My biggest and most important non-negotiables as a leader are the expectations of teamwork and cooperation. Teamwork is important in our profession because of how isolated we are for most of the day. Time must be set aside in order to build units and plan lessons as a team. Rather than having 5 classrooms be at completely different places in a curriculum, they should be roughly at the same level. Granted that every classroom is different, but if one falls behind too much, a team should be able to plan a way to help support the teacher with the class that has fallen behind. Teamwork is also something that has a positive effect on morale, those that are invested as a team also help each other out during difficult times. They also find ways of making the school a more positive place.
Teamwork would not be possible without cooperation. Understandably, it may be difficult for some to cooperate with other, but as a leader we must know our teams well enough to know who works best with whom and who can support others better. Cooperative teams accomplish more than uncooperative ones and all of my teachers would be expected to at least be cooperative. If teachers are uncooperative with their team, this could lead to discord and unwillingness to continue to work as a team. My vision is that teams works well and cooperate fully with positive intentions.
Another non-negotiable for me: respect. Every single person must not only respect their fellow teachers but everyone else as well. From students, to parents, and other staff members, respect is what sets the foundation for positive interactions with others.
Teamwork would not be possible without cooperation. Understandably, it may be difficult for some to cooperate with other, but as a leader we must know our teams well enough to know who works best with whom and who can support others better. Cooperative teams accomplish more than uncooperative ones and all of my teachers would be expected to at least be cooperative. If teachers are uncooperative with their team, this could lead to discord and unwillingness to continue to work as a team. My vision is that teams works well and cooperate fully with positive intentions.
Another non-negotiable for me: respect. Every single person must not only respect their fellow teachers but everyone else as well. From students, to parents, and other staff members, respect is what sets the foundation for positive interactions with others.