ATTENDANCE
What two things do you need to remember to do at the beginning and end of the day?
Sign myself in and out on the time sheet
What are the ONLY doors you should be using to enter and exit the building?
Main doors near the office
Whose direction must you follow in the classroom to maintain consistent routines?
teacher
Conversations with students must be_________ and __________.
appropriate
professional
honest
kind
When you fail to do your job, who does it effect?
everyone-staff and student
When you're not working a full day, name the three addresses you must send one email to?
PSBabsences@bucksiu.org
your agency recruiter
your teacher
If checking your cell phone messages while in class, what would be an appropriate length of time for you to be on your phone?
less than 2 minutes
Name two words that begin with the letter P to describe the language you should be using throughout your workday.
positive and professional
(NOT personal)
Give two examples of a professional boundary you have with students.
avoid sharing personal, adult stories
avoid engaging in verbal conflict with a student
speaking/acting like a student-no profanity
no outside contact with students
sharing personal items/money with students
What do you call a support staff person who is engaging, supportive, dedicated, fun and dependable?
a Pearl Buck Paraeducator!!!!
Name three consequences that occur when staff members exceed their 30-minute lunch break.
push others' lunch back
stealing time
decreases team morale
compromise students' safety
What items should never be in or on your ears for any reason during the school day?
AirPods or earbuds
Name two reasons why we should never share our food or phones with students.
escalate behaviors with other students-jealousy
escalate if they want more-demanding
it's unfair student allergies
could see something inappropriate
could break your phone
Give three supportive responses to students who start their day frustrated.
Why are you frustrated? (ask questions)
I know how you're feeling... (empathy)
I would be frustrated too... (sympathy)
What can I do for you? (supportive)
Let's do something fun like... (redirection)
What is Pearl Bucks disciplinary policy called?
Chat-chat-write
If you're not working a full day, 8-3:30, who needs to approve your partial day even if your request is to leave 20 minutes early?
Janean
Mark
Meghan
Name four ways to dress appropriately for school.
(Only "Dos" are acceptable.)
clean clothes
comfortable
closed-toe shoes you can run in
modest clothing
positive messages
Name three ways we can actively engage with students throughout the school day.
ask them questions tell an appropriate joke
play games/cards make a connection
start a conversation about a shared topic
encourage physical movement and TALK
read together
Name four topics that are NOT appropriate and professional to have with students.
personal adult stories political
religious sexual drug use
some weekend plans anything criminal
negative family dynamics news stories
profanity
What action will be taken following this training if you have had earlier administration feedback and your professionalism doesn't improve?
DISCIPLINARY
(This is everyone's first "chat".)
Five positive qualities demonstrated by an employee who arrives to work on time.
responsible punctual reliable
prompt timely team player
EMPLOYED diligent hard working
conscientious dedicated committed
Three outcomes that occur when a team member is not present in their assigned area especially when no one knows where they are.
students' safety is at risk
causes confusion especially in an emergency
disrupts the established routine and causes chaos
bad for morale
upsets administration-lose of valuable time
Give 5 examples of inappropriate dress at school.
flip flops high heels profanity or sexual content
Crocs/straps slippers clothing with holes
dirty clothing religious or political slogans
ties baseball caps hoodies up
tank tops midriffs pajamas
Give three examples of an appropriate response to a student who is asking or starting an inappropriate conversation.
Is that appropriate/inappropriate? (ask a question)
We're not talking about that. (redirect)
I didn't just hear that. Try again... (humor)
You should talk to ____ about that. (supportive)
Absolutely not!!! (stern)
Name the three most important job responsibilities you have?
active supervision (student safety)
pairing (building cooperation)
positive team member (classroom success)