inappropriate discipline

[s.kindel]

The other day a substitute (who has very little patience) physically put a child into his nap cot. He had stood up to adjust his blanket during prayer and she got mad and took his arm and pulled him down so he was laying in his cot. I had noticed she is very snappy with the kids but this blew my mind. I have a meeting with the director of our preschool next week to discuss my concerns with this sub. I never physically discipline a child and thought it was against the law. Does anyone know if this is true? I was told to watch her and write down any inappropriate behavior. Am I doing the right thing since this is the only time I have seen her do this?

Thanks,
Stacey

[mopar]

The kids come first. I would continue to document any incidents that you see and hear about and say these with your directors. There are physical restraint practices that are legal but you must have appropriate certification and inform the parents that this may be used with their child. You do not have to have parental permission but must have the certification and have informed the parents.

[DarrenB]

Bad sub. Do whatever it takes to get that sub off your lists. Document, report, file complaints, whatever it takes.

Darren B.

[dangercat]

I would suggest documentation. The laws on how much contact that a teacher can have with a student vary from state to state.

:) Brook

[minimiracles]

Actions like that need to be brought up when they happen, not a week later. If your gut is that something is wrong it is up to you to speak up. Maybe as simple of reminding the sub of your schools disiplen policy. Makeing her aware that you are watching may change her behavior (maybe she is not aware due to her own raising)

[tamara]

For sure document- I would stress not to have that sub in my classroom- Remember if a sub is with you - YOU are responsible for what goes on in that room-I agree with minimiracles a week later is too late-until then I would say- " We recently reveived a reminder to be careful how we talk to children and how we discipline children- our supervisors will be observing everyone closely. We have had some complaints from parents that some teachers are being to forceful to children, so let's be very careful. Also, if that happens again-I would go to that child and use positive redirection- perhaps she will get the"picture"

[natalie84]

I don't believe you are allowed to use physical restraint in a situation like that! Good luck!