The most important thing I've learned about working with my school administrators in the past term/year is . . . If you take care of them, they will take care of you.
This statement was said to me during my first week of pre-planning during my first year as a teacher. The head of the fine arts department told me that if I commit to this job and give my best effort, it will be noticed by my administrator. He knew how she operated, and was right! It is easy to sit back and see that who does their job and who does not is directly related to how they are treated by administration.
I have re-learned this lesson this semester. Our economy has put us all in a bind financially. Administration will fight for the teachers who work hard daily when the issues arise in the areas of contracts, extended day pay, material funds, etc. I have learned that if you show your superiors that you are actually doing your job, they appreciate you and will be the first to have your back.
True that... double true.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about this, but I have such a hard time playing the game sometimes.
Hi, Brandon - right to the point, especially about doing a great job and thereby earning 'favor' from administration. They should always want to keep and protect their good teachers, if they are interested in their students as they should be. Good points.
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