Substitute Teacher CourseMay 4-7, 2015 5:30-9:00pmMay 9, 2015 8:30-3:00pmMay 11-12, 2015 5:30-9:00pmMay 13, 2015 5:30-8:00pm (test)

Ryan Oshita & Tess Kaji

Name Tent Activity

•Write your time in the center of the name tent•Corners – Why Sub?; 3 things to share; Hero?; Open.

Ryan?????

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Pair Share & Table Talk

•Turn to a partner and share one of your corners.•At your table discuss another corner from your name tent. •Whole group share.

Introduce yourself and share about why you want to be a substitute teacher.

Contact Information

•Ryan Oshita r.oshita@seariders.k12.hi.us•697-9361

•Tess Kaji •Tess_kaji@notes.k12.hi.us•697-7082

More than 1,000 daily absences…• Illness•Leaves of absence•Department-sponsored activities•Other appropriate reasons as determined by the Department of Education

Students MUST continue to receive uninterrupted and quality instruction.

Substitute Teacher Course•Employs reliable, competent …maintain… the regular programs …add to the quality of classroom instruction.•Develops qualified & well-informed substitute teachers.

• Provides clear understanding of roles and responsibilities• Builds awareness of

applicable State laws, Departmental rules, regulations, procedures and policies of the Board of Education.

Successful Course Completion:•Attendance at all class sessions. Report on Time•Classroom participation•Projects & tests…including passing score (80%) on the exit exam.

Behavior Consistent with the Role of a Teacher (Pg.5)The Substitute Teacher Class

Preparing…

•Neat, clean & appropriately attired

•Use preparation time to do school work… papers, tidying, substitute teacher report form

Professional Conduct

•Honesty• Integrity•Good role model•Seek help through proper channels when needed•Maintain student confidentiality & dignity.•FERPA – Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act. Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

Talk

•Language (not obscene or profane)

•Use phone for personal business only during your official breaks or lunch period

•Refrain from derogatory statements

Things

•Respect departmental and personal property•Keep use of references, especially INTERNET, relevant to instructional task content•Read newspapers, books, periodicals, etc for personal purposes during official break times NOT instructional time

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONSOral or written warningOral or written reprimandSuspensionDismissalLegal Action

Evaluation & observation report…p. 6

Behavior Consistent with the Role of a Teacher

Use your own good judgment and common sense to treat students with respect for their human dignity.

Professional BehaviorSubstitute Teacher Course

Behavior Governed by LAW1) No smoking.2) No possession or use of alcoholic

beverages.3) No possession, use or sale of

illegal drugs on campus.4) No strip searches5) No corporal punishment. Use of

“reasonable” force…(pg. 3)6) No sexual relations with students.

Behavior Governed by LAW7) No physical or sexual

harassment / abuse of people:• Strikes, shoves, kicks or

otherwise subjects person to offensive physical contact.

• Insults, taunts or challenges another person in a manner….provoke a violent response

Behavior Governed by LAW

•Makes verbal or non-verbal expressions which create intimidating, hostile or offensive school environment or interfere with the education of a student or otherwise adversely affect the educational opportunity of a student;

Behavior Governed by LAW•Name calls, makes rude gestures, insults or constantly teases another person, resulting in that person feeling humiliated, intimidated, threatened and / or embarrassed;•Causes others to feel uncomfortable, pressured, threatened or in danger as a result of sexually-related verbal or physical activity (sexual harassment).

Behavior Governed by LAW

•Displays or possesses a “look-alike” gun or weapon.

Behavior Governed by LAW8) Report any suspected child abuse

to appropriate school authority.

9) Laws separating church and State.

10)Employees must not engage in any or all behavior/conduct that are illegal

Behavior Consistent with the Role of a Teacher…Do’s

Be professional, honest & have integrity

Be neat, clean & appropriately dressed

Seek help through proper channels when needed.

Respect departmental and school property

Serve as a good role modelUse preparation periods to

do work for school.

Don’tsUse obscene or profane

languageBreach student

confidentiallyMisuse internet or other

school referencesUse phone except during

official break times Make derogatory

statementsRead for personal

reasons during instructional time

Leave before 2:30pm*

Essential Functions of A Substitute TeacherPgs. 9-11

A. Follow Basic Procedures

1. T-SEAS (New System)2. Substitute Teacher

Handbook (School’s)3. Job Routines• On Time• Sign In• Guard Key• Get There (mobility)

B. Provide for Health and Safety of Students

1. School Emergency Procedures

2. Responsibly Manage Student Behavior

3. Defuse

4. Seek aid for ill or injured

C. Comply with Applicable Laws, DOE Policies, Rules & Procedures

• Chapter 19• Special education: Make

accommodations (pg. 9).• Don’t get physical.• Don’t smoke on campus.• Don’t possess or use alcoholic

beverages.• Adhere to DOE Drug Free.• Don’t possess, use or sell drugs.• Don’t engage in harassment (sexual or

other).• Do prevent abuse of students.

D. Maintain Effective and Positive Classroom Control•Know classroom rules•Caring attitude; positive interpersonal relationships•Respect• Patience, fairness and consistency•Monitor classroom climate & communication flow•Recognize & respond to students’ needs

E. PROVIDE EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION•Motivate•Develop & implement lesson plans

F. Exemplify Professionalism of Teaching• Positive attitudes• Positive relationships• Interest, caring, belief that students CAN learn•Respect dignity & worth•Maintain high standards –values & ethics•Refrain from illegal or criminal behavior

F. Exemplify Professionalism of Teaching•Attire: neat, clean & appropriate•Know & implement duties, policies, regulations, procedures & laws: teacher responsibilities & student rights•Evaluate own effectiveness• Seek ways to stay current with curriculum and educational trends•Attend relevant workshops

G. Exhibit Adaptability & Flexibility•Be alert, adaptable and flexible •Develop rapport quickly•Handle unanticipated demands •Be prepared – keep structure in classroom•Handle students who will not listen to instructions•Discern – discipline classroom or referral?

H. Communicate effectively•Clear, logical & in standard English• Two way communication in classroom•Maintain appropriate records of achievement for use by regular teacher•Complete Substitute Teacher Report form so it can be understood – clear, complete, comprehensible

End of Section 1

•Review/Quiz•Q&A•Presentation Groups/Selection

HOMEWORK

• You are going to teach a section of the Manual. •# off 1-6•Highlight/summarize the key components/areas of your section.•Come up with an activity and an assessment.• Lesson should take no more than 90 minutes.

Sections

• Initiatives (p. 27-47) Oshita• Planning Instruction (p. 49-65) Kaji• *Teaching Tips (p. 67-84) Group •Classroom management (p. 85-113) Group •Math (p. 115-135) Group •Writing (p. 137-150) Group •Reading (p. 151-165) Group • *“Put Reading First”, Article Group

Presentations Groups

• Initiatives Group Oshita• Planning Instruction Group Kaji• Teaching Tips Group Shafer, Cambra, Ahyou • Classroom management Group Davis,

Marcellino• Math Group Simms, Lessary• Writing Group Puou, Caspino• Reading Group Gonzalez, Nieves• “Put Reading First”, Article Group Williams,

Miles, Leleo

Rules & RegulationsPg. 13

CARDINAL RULE:

•SAFETY FIRST!

•If you don’t know, ASK. Don’t guess.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES•DOE GUIDE should be posted in the classroom

•Locate it.

•Locate emergency exits.

CHAPTER 19

DOE’s administrative rule promote and maintain safe and secure educational environment.

Intent: …deter students from acts which interfere w/purpose of education or are self-destructive, self-defeating, antisocial.

CLASS A OFFENSES• UNLAWFUL CONDUCT: Violations of LawAssaultBurglaryRobberyDangerous weapon(s)Terroristic threateningUse or sale of illicit drugs Property damageSexual OffensesTerroristic Threatening

CLASS B OFFENSES• UNLAWFUL CONDUCT: Violations of LawDisorderly conductGamblingHarassmentTheft TrespassingBullying (cyber bullying)ForgeryGamblingHazing

CLASS C OFFENSES• Department-Prohibited Conduct • Violations of DOE rules or regulationsClass-cuttingInsubordinationSmoking use of tobacco substancesTruancyLeaving campus w/o consent Possession/use of laser pen / pointerAbusive Language

CLASS D OFFENSES• School Prohibited Conduct: Violation of School

RulesUse or possession of contrabandMinor Problem Behaviors• Defiance, disrespect, non compliance.• Disruption• Dress code violation• Inappropriate language• Physical contact• Tardyany other conduct prohibited by school rules

REPORTING INCIDENTSTEACHERS are REQUIRED

TO REPORTCLASS A or B offenses

to the school administration. (pg. 15)

SEARCH AND SEIZURE

DO NOT SEARCH

OR *SEIZE!*Unless health/safety issue.

EMERGENCIESREMAIN CALM

EMERGENCY & CRISIS PLAN

• Identify and locate Emergency Procedures Guide or specific school plan for fire, bomb, tsunami & hurricane evacuation.

•Know attendance procedures & signals of communication: evacuation / lock down signal & all clear signal

REMEMBER•SCAN ROOM: No Child Left Behind•Take the Attendance/Grade book•Turn off lights•Close & lock doors

PLAY GROUND

SAFETY rules

SAFE use of equipment

Common Sense

Classroom Activities

•Activity based classes – Industrial arts, Physical Education, Art, PE, Science•Monitor use of equipment, tools, chemicals, etc.•Review safety rules with students

School Accidents

•Send students with serious injuries (blood) to the health room

•Accident report form : know facts as witness (pg. 24)

Field Trips

•Know where the students are at all times.•Where are your eyes?•NO SWIMMING (unless special provision)•School field trip rules.

LOCK the DOOR when you leave the classroom.

DO NOT LEAVE students in the room w/o adult supervision.

Secure your personal belongings.

DISORDERLY CONDUCTFIGHTSGive verbal command: STOP

Call for assistance.

May use reasonable force ONLY to separate or restrain students.

Be Mindful…

•Report unsafe conditions•Report student injuries to health room•Report personal injury to administration•Child abuse suspected? Report to counselor or administrator•Exemplary conduct please.• Professional Positive attitude

LIABILITY (pg. 21)• LIMIT YOUR LIABILITY BY KNOWING WHAT TO

DO

•Omission (negligent)•Commission (malice)•Campus responsibility (duty)•Specific supervision (duty)•Active supervision (pro-active)

Presentation Schedule October 2014• Monday 10/6/14• Teaching Tips• Classroom Management• “Put Reading First” Article

• Tuesday 10/7/14• Planning Instruction• Initiatives• Math

• Wednesday 10/8/14• Writing• Reading

• Thursday 10/9/14 - Exam