Staff Absence
It’s 10:00 p.m. Your five-year-old comes to your bedside whining about a stomach ache. Suddenly, as his face turns ashen white, he proceeds to projectile vomit all over you and your brand-new bedding. You spend the next 8 hours playing nurse, doing laundry and facilitating vomit watch. Now it’s 6:00 a.m. and you clearly are not going to be able to get to school. What do you do?
What is...follow the school's established procedure for reporting a staff absence (e.g., call the designated person/number as early as possible).
You hear the announcement for a lockdown and as you begin to close the door notice a student just down the hallway. What do you do?
What is...quickly bring the student into your classroom and secure the door.
Your computer picks up a virus while you are looking up educational material. When you tell the teacher next door, he explains that he used to own a computer repair shop and offers to fix the computer. What do you do?
What is...decline the neighbor's offer and follow the school's technology support procedures by contacting the designated IT personnel for assistance.
You receive a flyer from Citi BOCES about an upcoming training you would like to attend led by Bill Nye the Science Guy regarding the Next Generation Science Standards. What do you do?
What is...follow the school's procedure for requesting professional development opportunities, which likely involves discussing it with your supervisor and submitting a request for approval.
It is late fall and you feel overwhelmed by work and some tragedies in your personal life. What do you do?
What is...consider utilizing the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources.
It’s 10:00 p.m. Your five-year-old comes to your bedside whining about a stomach ache. Suddenly, as his face turns ashen white, he proceeds to projectile vomit all over you and your brand-new bedding. You spend the next 8 hours playing nurse, doing laundry and facilitating vomit watch. Now it’s 6:00 a.m. and you clearly are not going to be able to get to school. What do you do?
What is...follow the school's established procedure for reporting a staff absence (e.g., call the designated person/number as early as possible).
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is leading a town hall discussion on appropriate behavior in the workplace and you want to bring your social studies class to attend as a field trip. What do you do?
What is...follow the school's established procedure for proposing and obtaining approval for field trips, which likely involves submitting a proposal outlining the educational value, safety measures, and necessary permissions.
One of your students has regularly mentioned that they are staying with different relatives throughout Oswego County and also spent several nights in a local motel. What do you do?
What is... inform the school's designated McKinney-Vento liaison about the student's living situation.
You wake up feeling very ill with a high fever and realize you won't be able to make it to work. What do you do?
What is...fill out eSchool Solutions online form.
You hear a fire alarm while you are in your classroom. What do you do?
What is...immediately evacuate the classroom using the nearest exit, ensuring all students follow safely, and proceed to the designated assembly area.
You are trying to access a website for educational resources, but it is blocked by the school's internet filter. What do you do?
What is...contact the school's IT department to request access or to find out if there are alternative resources available.
You find an online course on classroom management techniques that interests you and could benefit your teaching. What do you do?
What is...fill out software request form to if it aligns with your professional goals and follow the school’s procedure for obtaining approval for online courses.
You are dealing with stress from balancing your teaching responsibilities and personal life, and you feel it is affecting your performance. What do you do?
What is...reach out to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to discuss your stress and access resources for managing your workload and personal challenges.
You have a family emergency that requires you to leave town unexpectedly, and you won't be able to attend school for a few days. What should you do?
What is...notify your principal or designated authority immediately about your situation and follow the school's procedures for extended absences.
You have been asked to plan a field trip for your students to attend a theatrical performance. What should you consider before finalizing the plans?
What is...assess the educational value of the performance, check the budget, arrange for transportation, and obtain necessary permissions/forms from parents and school officials.
A student confides in you that they have been living in their car with their family for the past few weeks. What do you do?
What is...inform the school's designated McKinney-Vento liaison or Guidance about the student's living situation to ensure they receive the necessary support and resources.