I work in a school, and our special ed 'coordinator' does NOTHING. He does maybe about 2 hours of work per day...and the rest of the day he hangs out with different people who don't teach. It's very hard to find subs for class when we are sick. Like today...I feel horrible, but am here b/c I know he won't substitute. My classes are filled with special ed kids, and he is never present to assist anyone. He delegates his work to others, and expects them to do it. All the teachers are sick of his lack of a work ethic. He said the other day that he doesn't want to get another job...cause that would mean he had to work. I could have slapped him! We want to let the principal know, but are debating how to approach him. Any suggestions? Oh...and going to the guy himself does nothing! He just laughs, or rolls his eyes. We need someone that actually cares about helping these kids out.
2007-03-20 02:00:40 · 5 answers · asked by WantSomethingGood 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
we have about 15 teachers, and he is the only special ed guy...I think he gave the title to himself. He usually delegates his work to the counselor...in the form of "I just spoke to the assistant principal, and he said you need to do this." Even though it's NOT her job at all. We teachers aren't perfect...and there are areas where we can improve...but when you are in a school, of course the main focus is the students. I appreciate the feedback.
2007-03-20 02:30:48 · update #1
Having worked at an elementary school running a discipline/tutor room, the direct approach always seems to be the best. If you think he has an in with the Principal, then I suggest several of you sit down with him first, if Principal just doesn't seem to know what's going on, again several of you fill the Principal in. Last resort is to go to Administartion and whoever is in charge of Special Education . You cannot let it slide, these youngsters need an advocate
2007-03-20 02:12:03 · answer #1 · answered by Bill R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's way passed time when you ALL should have gone to the principal. So go!
Who comes first the kids or the teachers? The kids my friend.
The person you mentioned needs to get a reality check now.
I have been in that same type of situation a few times myself and didn't delay. You are not helping him by putting up with his crap.
We all learned, from a tender age, not to tell on folks but that is wrong especially in your case.
So help the kids and in turn it will help you.
Nuff said
2007-03-20 09:16:27 · answer #2 · answered by dragon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You absolutely need to go to the principal with your concerns. When he "delegates" make sure you and your coworkers don't enable his habit of doing so. Unless he has authority to delegate to you or your coworkers his lack of getting anything done will get noticed.
2007-03-20 09:11:25 · answer #3 · answered by kerfitz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You said yourself he is the 'coordinator', therefore delegation is his job.
I would take issues to the union, not the principal, unless they are blind they are aware of what is going on.
2007-03-20 09:11:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a group of your co-workers to all go at the same time to talk to the boss about it, that way the boss knows it's a concern instead of a grudge agianst him.
2007-03-20 09:11:15 · answer #5 · answered by charitydowling 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋