Overloaded

I missed my prep or lunch

• Ask the principal if you can log it for comp time. 

  • If yes, fill out this form

  • If no, ask when later in that day you can take that free time- they have to give it to you.

• Prep/lunch are important. You aren’t at your best for students if you don’t get this time.  It’s OK to bring students to the office to be supervised by an administrator if you need to take your lunch break and there is no coverage.  

I’m being asked to do work that shouldn’t be my job

• Talk to your building rep

• If it’s EXTRA work (eg, covering for an unfilled position or absence) always ask how many hours they are planning to compensate you at your PER DIEM rate for the work if you are willing to take it on.  Use this comp time form to log it.

• Ask what is coming OFF your plate to make room for the new work, or how the district is providing time in the contractual work day to complete it (skipping meetings, etc)

• DO THE WORK- if you don’t it’s insubordination.  We can grieve it after.  

My job is completely overwhelming and there is no way I can do all of this

• Talk to your building rep- it’s OK to ask for help!

• Gather some data- keep calendars or logs for a week or two about how long you are spending on tasks and what isn’t getting done.  I know this is more work but it’s the first step in getting less work. 

• Set up a meeting with your supervisor and a building rep to share your data.  Ask for suggestions about prioritizing work or other resources that could help.