Classroom Roles

Teacher Roles

• To plan and implement the curriculum, maintaining an overview and broad vision for the year's curriculum in keeping with state frameworks and Linscott Student Outcomes.
• To establish a consistent, fair discipline plan in alignment with the school philosophy and school-wide discipline policy.
• To design and set up the learning environment.
• To design, plan and implement a parent education program focusing on classroom effectiveness, strategies for working with students, and the educational goals of planned activities.
• To model for parents approaches to discipline, conflict resolution and classroom management.
• To train parents for their specific roles in the classroom, and the procedures expected of parents and students.
• To conduct regular assessment of students to document progress and to communicate progress to parents.
• To work cooperatively with parents in initiating problem solving and communication about areas of concern in the classroom.
• To work with the entire staff to coordinate the total school program and the continuity of children's learning.

Parent/Classroom Assistant Roles

• To support the teacher and to support all students in learning.
• To support the teacher in his/her plan of classroom management and discipline.
• To participate in seminars and regular classroom meetings.
• To participate in classroom learning by leading/facilitating individual and small group activities.
• To attend pre-class briefings to assist with daily planning and preparation.
• To support children's learning in the classroom as requested by the teacher.
• To work cooperatively with the teacher, initiating communication and problem solving about areas of concern in the classroom.
• To support teacher decisions at all times during the day with children.
• To contribute ideas that support and enrich the classroom experience.

Shared Roles

• To prepare materials.
• To be on time and focused on the children.
• To be present for seminars and meetings.
• To provide positive interactions with students.
• To encourage the development of strong self-esteem.
• To support a positive climate in the classroom.
• To work cooperatively with each other to facilitate all of the above.

Parent/Teacher Communication Outline

If you have questions or concerns related to the classroom, the following procedure will be followed to facilitate communications, and ensure that all are fairly heard:

• If the question or concern pertains to the whole class, bring it to seminar for discussion. Check with the teacher ahead of time to make sure that is the appropriate time and place for discussion.
• If the question or concern is personal, relating either to your own child, yourself or the teacher, ask for a time to talk with the teacher privately.
• If your questions or concerns are not effectively dealt with by the teacher, put your concerns in writing, addressed to the teacher. Be specific and proactive: What would you like to see happen?
• If you do not get a written response within one week, or if you continue to be dissatisfied with the outcome, schedule an appointment with the Administrative Director. Bring a copy of your written communication and the teacher response if there is one. The AD will meet with the teacher, then facilitate a meeting between you and the teacher. The AD will document the outcome/agreements in writing for both the parent and teacher.
• If you are still not satisfied, you may appeal to the SMT in writing. You may be asked to appear in closed session to discuss the concern and process for dealing with it. The SMT will be the final arbiter of any issues.

Linscott Charter School 220 Elm Street Watsonville, California 95076 (831) 728-6301