Post on 18-Dec-2014
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Assisting the Marginal Teacher
Principal’s Role
Characteristics of the Marginal Teacher
Characteristics of the Marginal Teacher Lacks bell to bell planning Does not teach the curriculum Students easily distracted or off task Lacks enthusiasm for students and teaching Doesn’t provide meaningful and timely feedback Poor relations with students Exhibits poor teaching skills Unorganized classroom and lessons Discipline is an issue due to unclear expectations
for student behavior Lacks knowledge of the subject matter
Identify Teaching Deficiencies Focus on Specific Areas for
Improvement Create Timelines and Expectations
for Improvement Document, Document, Document Partner with Union Plan of Improvement Follow Up
Steps to Intensive Assistance Frequent Observations Time to Improve Additional Training Opportunities Observations of Master Teacher Collegial Mentor Documentation Decision Time
Phases of Teaching
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August
October
December
February
April
June
Employee Assistance Programs Board Policy Usually 3rd party provider Confidential Assistance 24/7/365 Referral to EAP Phone and Web Based