The document outlines characteristics of marginal teachers such as a lack of planning, classroom management issues, poor teaching skills, and deficiencies in subject matter knowledge. It provides steps principals should take to assist marginal teachers which include identifying specific areas for improvement, creating timelines and expectations, documenting progress, and providing intensive assistance such as frequent observations, additional training, and observations of master teachers. If improvement is not shown, the final phase involves potential decision making regarding the teacher's employment.

1. Assisting the Marginal Teacher Principal ’ s Role

2. Characteristics of the Marginal Teacher

3. Characteristics of the Marginal Teacher Lacks bell to bell planning Does not teach the curriculum Students easily distracted or off task Lacks enthusiasm for students and teaching Doesn ’ t provide meaningful and timely feedback Poor relations with students Exhibits poor teaching skills Unorganized classroom and lessons Discipline is an issue due to unclear expectations for student behavior Lacks knowledge of the subject matter

4. Identify Teaching Deficiencies Focus on Specific Areas for Improvement Create Timelines and Expectations for Improvement Document, Document, Document Partner with Union Plan of Improvement Follow Up

5. Steps to Intensive Assistance Frequent Observations Time to Improve Additional Training Opportunities Observations of Master Teacher Collegial Mentor Documentation Decision Time

6. Phases of Teaching

7. Employee Assistance Programs Board Policy Usually 3 rd party provider Confidential Assistance 24/7/365 Referral to EAP Phone and Web Based