I Don't Know What I Need to Know

Sometimes association leaders forget to tell new members basic information. But if you already know where to park and what building you’re assigned to, then here are a few more things to be sure you know as you start your new job.

Know:

• Your work hours
  

• Your duties and responsibilities
  

• Any additional duties and responsibilities such as catering, dispensing of medicine, athletic events, field trips
  

• The district's and/or school's policy on
  Dispensing medication
  E-mail and Internet usage
  Fire drills and lockdowns
  

• How to handle a sick day, personal leave day or an emergency for you
  

• Who to contact in case of a classroom or school emergency
  

• When and where regular staff meetings are held and if you are paid for attending
  

• Where and how to get supplies
  

• How to fill out school forms
  

• How and when you are paid; payroll deductions
  

• What insurance coverage you have

Have:

• Required district forms such as W-2, insurance enrollment, license/certificate, bargained contract
  

• Calendar of school events
  

• A copy of the student handbook

Updated: February 18, 2009 6:29 PM