Inappropriate Teacher Behaviors

[Pages:1]Inappropriate Teacher Behaviors

These behaviors are considered inappropriate for teachers in the EPI program. By checking that you have read and understand these, you commit to EPI that you will avoid any of these behaviors while working in the United States on a J-1 Visa.

Personal

Improper dress Failure to practice healthy hygiene (deodorant, appropriate clothing, etc.) Inappropriate behavior either in the class, school or community Bringing alcohol or illegal drugs to school ? even in a car Drinking to excess Possession or use of illegal drugs

Procedural

Poor attendance Habitual tardiness Non-compliance with established work schedules Unwillingness to sign in and out as required by the school Failure to obtain permission to leave the school's campus Failure to call the principal or designee to report your absence from school Lack of firm but fair classroom management rules, procedures, and consequences Failure to write and turn in lesson plans Failure to follow individual or student safety procedures (laboratory, fire, etc.) Failure to follow state/district curriculum guidelines and pacing suggestions Lack of documentation of discipline issues or parental contacts Failure to follow directives from principal, assistant principal, or as contained in the

school/faculty handbook Failure to follow local Board of Education policies

Regarding Students

Using physical force as a means of discipline (grabbing or hitting students, or other means of restraining students, i.e. tape, etc.)

Physical contact with a student (Any touching of a student may be misinterpreted by the student and/or his/her parents.)

Washing a student's face as a means to control behavior. Socializing with students outside of a school-sanctioned activity Being alone with just one student in any environment, especially with the door shut Leaving students alone in the classroom Transporting a student or students in your car

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