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I teach in Louisiana. I am teaching in a self-contained, community-based, exceptional education class. I have three students and one assistant. I am in teacher planning room, converted to a classroom(approximately 20"x15"). I have one student that is very low functioning, non-verbal, not toilet trained, and has multiple behavior issues such as; spitting, throwing things, hitting herself & others. The other two students are much higher functioning. School hours are from 6:40-2:40. My students arrive b/w 6:50 & 7:00 and leave school around 2:30. My assistant is a 7 hour employee; 7:00-2:00, 30 min lunch, 15 min mornin break, 15 min afternoon break. I, the teacher, have no break, except for the 2 min occasional bathroom run. I can not physically control the disruptive student, watch for the bus, and attend to the other students. There are no other teachers on my hall, not to mention, I am the only exceptional class at this "Magnet" School. My question: What are my rights as an Exc...See More
Maria I am so sorry about your teaching assignment. It sounds absolutely dreadful. From what I have read, it sounds like your school is taking advantage of you: perhaps it is your youth (?), your inexperience, or your big heart. But hear this: YOU deserve and are entitled to a morning and afternoon break as well as a lunch period. If these breaks are not...See More
Sep 21, 2009
Ms. G I am so sorry to hear that you are having difficulty. You have a few options: First, I would check each students' IEP for direction. Sometimes the IEP would dictate a certain placement/class for the student that is not being provided currently. Second, I would review this issue with the School Psychologist assigned and recommend that the IEP team c...See More
Dec 29, 2009


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