SUBSTITUTE ORIENTATION Collierville Schools

1. SUBSTITUTE ORIENTATIONCollierville Schools

2. Welcome to Collierville Schools • Our Mission: To prepare our students for a life of scholarship, integrity and service. • Our Vision: To be the leader in public education, meeting the needs of a diverse student population by preparing them to succeed in a global society and celebrating their achievements of today.

3. FACTS ABOUT COLLIERVILLE SCHOOLS 9 Schools: 6 Elementary Schools 2 Middle Schools 1 High School • Approximately 9,500 students • 1100 staff members

4. HOW WILL I BE PAID? • Paid Bi-Monthly on the 15th and the last date of the month. • Check Stubs and W-2 • Go to http://www.colliervilleschools.org • Go to Staff Tab • Click on Employee Portal – • login with ID number and last 4 of social security number Check Stubs and W2 statements will not be mailed

5. Portal Login – The first time you log into the employee portal you will see this screen. Click on ”I Accept”

6. AFTER ORIENTATIO / BEFORE SUBBING • Register your account for Smart Find Express by following the prompts on the handout. • SUB ID BADGE: Your badge will be issued today. Your badge must be worn when you are in the schools. If you do not get a badge today you must call Cindy Mills to schedule an appointment for badging. • Badge replacement require a $10 replacement fee. • Complete all Safe Schools training. The system will send you an email when the portal is open with a completion date.

7. HIRE PROCESS Required credentials: • Certified Sub: Current TN teaching licenses • Degreed Sub: Bachelor’s Degree or higher • Classified Sub: Associates Degree or Passing score on the Para Professional Exam Pay: • $95 full day pay • ½ day pay $45 • $155 / for long-term assignment • Long-term assignment is 21 + days as the teacher • No TA positions are eligible • Must have current TN teaching license

8. TOPICS TO BE COVERED TODAY • Being Prepared and Professional • Classroom Management • Code of Ethics • Legal Responsibilities

9. BEING PREPARED AND PROFESSIONAL

10. BEING PREPARED AND PROFESSIONAL A. Dress Professionally Substitute teachers, like full-time teachers, are role models and should present a professional appearance at all times. Each school principal sets the tone for appropriate dress, however, the rule of thumb is business casual. B. Report EarlyArrive at the assigned school a minimum of fifteen minutes before the beginning of the school day. Each job will inform you of the expected arrival time. • High School 7:15 • Middle School 7:45 • Elementary School 8:45 • Remember, students will encounter substitutes on a regular basis, and for that reason alone you are a very important part of the educational process.

11. BEING PREPARED AND PROFESSIONAL C. Check In • Report directly to the school office for instructions. • Request the substitute teacher folder and the name of the administrator responsible for discipline and curriculum. • Ask if you will be responsible for any extra duty assignments in addition to the regular schedule. D. Review the Day • Go to the assigned room, write your name on the board and begin preparations for the students. • If possible, have a short-written activity planned for the students to keep them on task while you are taking care of attendance and other morning routines.

12. BEING PREPARED AND PROFESSIONAL Review the Day, Continued • Emergency Procedures - Become familiar with fire and disaster drill procedures to determine the route students will take to evacuate the building. If specific instructions cannot be found, check with a teacher close by or the assistant principal regarding the procedure to follow. • Follow the day’s schedule and lesson plans prescribed by the regular classroom teacher. • BEFORE the end of the day, check the regular teacher’s mailbox for memos, urgent messages, etc. • At the end of the day, fill out the Substitute Teacher Report or write a note to the teacher detailing your experience and leaving any messages about specific students. • Leave the room neat and orderly. • Check with the school office to see if you will be needed for the following day.

13. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

14. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT A. Practices that Promote Good Behavior -Follow established classroom rules-Be consistent-Teach clear expectations-Follow the class routine as closely as possible-Engage the students in learning and actively monitor student work by walking around the class-Vary learning activities and keep students on taskB. Positive Interactions-Be sensitive to student needs-Listen to students-Use humor appropriately

15. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT C. Respond Appropriately to Student Behavior-Ignore minor incidents-Remove temptations such as allowing students to change normal seating-Gain control calmly and quickly if order is threatened: change seating arrangement, discuss incident with a student privately, use non-verbal clues -Keep consequences and notes to the teacher objective D. Avoid Traps-Common Sense Trap-Questioning Trap-Sarcasm Trap-Despair and Pleading Trap - Threat Trap -Physical and Verbal Force Trap

16. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT E. Seek Assistance -If a student is disruptive beyond your control seek the assistance of a nearby regularly employed teacher. -If not available use the call button in the room to get administrative assistance. -Never interrogate or search a student. If you suspect any situation that requires this type of intervention, call for a school administrator

17. CODE OF ETHICSPOLICIES, PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES

18. CODE OF ETHICS As an employee of Collierville Schools, it is your responsibility to know, understand, follow and enforce school rules, policies and procedures. Your authority resides not only in your ability to handle a situation, but also in the system behind you. For a complete list of Collierville Schools Policies and Procedures, access them on line at www.colliervilleschools.org Failure to follow Board Policies and Procedures could result in termination from substitute services.

19. CODE OF ETHICS 1. Under NO circumstance is corporal punishment to be administered. Corporal punishment is not allowed in any Collierville School. Corporal punishment includes hitting, pushing, grabbing a student or using any other physical force. 2. The use of profanity will not be allowed. 3. No outside agency or person, including parents, is to question or interview a student except in the presence of the principal or his/her designee. Substitute employees have a responsibility to see that the rights of the student are not violated. There are no exceptions to this rule. 4. No persons, including parents, should visit a classroom without the approval of the principal or his/her designee.

20. CODE OF ETHICS 5. Accidents and injuries involving any student in a substitute’s care must be reported to the principal or principal designee immediately. 6. All medication is to be administered by appropriate personnel in the clinic or school office. Never give medicine to students, including aspirin, Tylenol, and other common over-the-counter drugs. 7. Students who appear to be ill should be sent to the clinic or school office. 8. Students may not be kept after school hours without the principal’s permission.

21. CODE OF ETHICS 9. Notes and other communications should not be sent to parents without approval of the principal/designee. Substitute teachers are not permitted to call parents regarding discipline concerns. Leave notes for the regular teacher regarding specific infractions and concerns. 10. Do not introduce controversial subjects or materials. Follow the teacher’s lesson plans fully and completely. 11. Do not advertise products or services. 12. All school records and reports must be handled in a confidential manner. Be careful not to divulge any confidential information that has been received from contact with administrators, teachers, students or parents. Do not share information with, neighbors, friends or other teachers/students.

22. CODE OF ETHICS 13. Verbal and physical acts of bigotry are prohibited, including racial, sexual, ethnic or other types of slurs, insults, intimidation, harassment or other conduct directed toward another person’s race, national origin, religion, age, gender or handicap. 14. All forms of sexual harassment are prohibited. 15. The use of cell phones and other electronic devices are not allowed during instructional time. 16. Substitute teachers are not permitted to use a teacher’s computer to check, download, or send personal email, forward chain letters, jokes, stories, hoaxes, urban legends, or to access data or information. 17. The use of tobacco products is prohibited on the campus of all Collierville Schools.

23. CODE OF ETHICS 18. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, sale or use of illegal drugs and alcohol on school premises or at any school activity is prohibited. 19. Searches are not permitted. If you receive a tip or suspect a student is in possession of a weapon, drugs, or alcohol, notify the closest administrator as quickly as possible. Do not investigate on your own. 20. Students are to be supervised at all times. If there is an emergency and you must leave the room, call for assistance from the office or a neighbor on the hall.

24. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES

25. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES A. UNDERSTANDING SEXUAL HARASSMENT Sexual harassment is any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. • Examples of conduct that can contribute to sexual harassment include: unwelcome touching, persistent requests for dates or other social/sexual activities; vulgar and/or abusive comments; sexual jokes, comments, and stories; and comments about other's bodies or sexual lives. • It refers to conduct that is not welcome and is intimidating, offensive, or inhibiting to performance and effectiveness.

26. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES B. Confidentiality of Student Records and Information It is unprofessional and against the law in many states to disclose confidential information about your students. Substitute teachers should avoid comments about individual students that convey private information examples include but are not limited to: GradesMedical conditions Learning or discipline problems

27. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES C. Child Abuse or Neglect Reporting Tennessee law mandates reporting by any person who has knowledge of physical or mental harm to a child if: • (1) the nature of the harm reasonably indicates it was caused by brutality, abuse, or neglect; or • (2) on the basis of available information, the harm reasonably appears to have been caused by brutality, abuse, or neglect. • (3) Tennessee law also mandates reporting by any person who knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that a child has been sexually abused, regardless of whether it appears the child has sustained an injury as a result of the abuse. If you suspect child abuse see an administrator for help/directions for reporting.

28. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES D. Possession of firearms and weapons Employees, visitors, and students, including those with a license to carry a concealed handgun, are prohibited from bringing firearms, knives, clubs, or other prohibited weapons onto school premises (i.e., building or portion of a building) or any grounds or building where a school-sponsored activity takes place. To ensure the safety of all persons, employees who observe or suspect a violation of the district’s weapons policy should report it to the administration.

29. Registration in SFE • Within a week of orientation, Cindy Mills will send you an email with your employee ID Number. • Once received, you MUST call SmartFindExpress to register • Follow the prompts as directed • Key in your pin # and password • CS Employee ID # will serve as the pin and temporary password. • Use the last 4 of your SSN as your new pin • You have access 24/7 to check on available jobs through the SFE Portal/phone line • Create Profile: access available jobs, blocked from calling when you are unavailable, etc.

30. THANK YOU! • Questions? • Thank you for your interest in substituting for Collierville Schools. You are essential to our daily success! • If you know of anyone wanting to sub for our district please have them contact us. • For more information or assistance, please contact: Cindy Mills,901-286-6376 cmills@colliervilleschools.org