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Ricardo, for example, asked to meet with Gloria to discuss what he'd learned. Also, consider always using food and/or snacks in your meetings. endobj , Dimensions In schools we've led and in our work supporting principals, we've identified strategies anyone can use to deal with difficult and resistant staff members while maintaining a healthy school climate. Underminers may develop as a result of unnecessarily controlling, autocratic leadership, which gives few opportunities to positively resolve issues. Teachers: Here's How to Handle Difficult Conversations | Resilient Educator <]>> Principals trust teachers who understand that their time is valuable. 7 0 obj xVj@}d]AHqM #9r}iwVv%[T ]gsfp}}5?1ir qiir &%4}O~ccqLYXDX \qAIJa$, What Is Critical Race Theory, and Why Is It Under Attack? %PDF-1.5 2 The eight types of problematic teacher we discuss in our recent book Working with Difficult and Resistant Staff (Solution Tree, 2011) are underminers, on-the-job retirees, contrarians, challenged, resident experts, unelected representatives, recruiters, and whiners and complainers. Listen first. Leadership can mean taking the initiative to fill an area of need. Principals are people too, and they aren't perfect. <>stream Dealing with Difficult Teachers | Dr. Jared Smith xb```f``)g`c`bd@ AGx4QAAAc8F*|27<>PuAA\tEwjI5`]58z+uq4Y)5u{H2l( l]1=BFGe^TM-K\vIUQ!~ORK*?GP8Spd;ME'M{IP_@-S^e%Ql)!6dx_$MG0N*/"VYlAGIe8h$o|@@Dbi8='rr`XTf3i?aJ2G~B(k^2Nph4 Ag M You should never argue, use sarcasm, or raise your voice at a student or teacher. Teachers and the Principal: Building That Relationship - ThoughtCo So the principal issues a reminder via the all-powerful memo. endobj Principals trust teachers who use the technology and resources the district has spent money to purchase. (2023, April 5). Offer a trade-off; get the employee to agree to continue to engage with efforts toward reform in exchange for a reduction of some other responsibility that it may be fine to take a break from (such as bus duty). Challenge #1: Promoting A Compelling "Why" If school. 0000002562 00000 n xref There may come a time when you have to deal with a difficult principal, and I just want you to be prepared. Therefore this piece provides tips for surviving the work place as you continue to invest in the lives of students. No teacher should attempt to tackle a problem alone. "How Teachers Can Build a Trusting Relationship With Their Principal." A teacher must also recognize the value in building a trusting relationship with their principal. 0000015332 00000 n For a school to move forward, the leader must attend to day-to-day school climate and school culture. Dealing with Difficult Staff Handle Conflict Well By Eddie Renz April 26, 2019 Dealing with Difficult Staff No matter what profession you are in, you will work with others that you may not particularly get along with.