School Partnership Contract Local Education Outreach Contract for Williams College Fellows/Teaching Interns In which school/district are you working?*North Adams Public SchoolsWilliamstown Elementary SchoolWelcome to Williamstown Elementary School! We are a PK-6 Elementary school that has about 450 students and 75 staff members. Our staffing includes teachers, paraprofessionals school psychologist; occupational, physical, and speech therapists; math & reading intervention; special education services; partnerships with community organizations such as police, social services, etc.Welcome to North Adams Public Schools! Our district consists of approximately 1460 students and 360 staff members. There are three elementary schools (Brayton, Colegrove, Greylock) consisting of grades PreK to 6, and one high school (Drury) consisting of grades 7-12 with a middle grades team academy for 7th and 8th grade. Our staffing includes: Administrators Teachers Teacher assistants and paraprofessionals A school psychologist and five school adjustment counselors Occupational, physical, speech therapists and speech and language pathologists Title I academic interventionists Special education services Parent and volunteer coordinators Partnerships with community organizations such as police, social services, etc.Recommendations and Requirements around Staff and Teaching Fellows’ behavior and decorum are as follows: All staff must wear appropriate clothing - We serve as role models for students - We do not wear hats in the building - We do not chew gum - Appropriate casual clothing is fine, but nothing revealing - We encourage Williams students to wear Williams outreach t-shirt Cell phone use - We do not use cell phones when children are in the room - We do not post student names or images on any social media - Williams interns should not take pictures or videos (safety & privacy) unless you’ve been asked to take them - In case of school emergency, we do not communicate through social media with the outside world Food - Unless it has been pre-approved by program leader, food may not be shared with students - No food reward/candy/treats - We remain respectful and mindful of all allergies & health conditions Bathroom - Adults do not enter the bathroom with children - In the case of a bathrooming emergency get another adult if possible Confidentiality - Staff and interns do no share names of students or specific information in any public way. In written communications, we use the student’s initials. - Again, no social media: no posting of student names or images Mandatory Reporting - All adults working at the school are considered mandatory reporters. That means that if a child discloses: sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, you are legally required to report it to your superior -- the teacher in the classroom, or a member of the school’s administration - Whenever a child says or does something that does not feel right, please report to a leader - gut instincts are important Appropriate physical contact with students - Side hugs are fine - High fives, fist bumps are fine - Be mindful that your physical contact with students is appropriate - You should not be left alone in a room with a single student. Safety/Security - Propped exterior doors are not allowed - You will be required to buzz in the front door - You will sign in at the front desk every time you visit the school - You will respect directions from staff in case of lockdown/shelter in place- scenarios and or fire drills Medical Concerns - If you have any medical concern, the nurse’s extension is 107 - You should remain in contact with your teacher/leader about all assignments - In case of emergency, you should stay with the child in need and send another child(ren) to get the nurse - Staff and interns do not administer any medications (ibuprofen, Tylenol, cough drops…) - If an Epi-pen is administered follow the directions of the staff or nurse - If you are sick, stay home! 24 hours fever free, vomit free Communication - Please let your teacher/leader know if you will be late or absentRecommendations and Requirements around NAPS Staff and Volunteer/Intern behavior and decorum are as follows: All staff must wear appropriate clothing - We serve as role models for students - We do not wear hats in the building - We do not chew gum - Appropriate casual clothing is fine, but nothing revealing - We encourage volunteers and interns to wear program t-shirts if available Cell phone use - We do not use cell phones when children are in the room - We do not post student names or images on any social media - Volunteers and interns should not take pictures or videos (safety & privacy) unless you’ve been asked to take them - In case of school emergency, we do not communicate through social media with the outside world Food - Unless it has been pre-approved by program leader, food may not be shared with students - No food reward/candy/treats - We remain respectful and mindful of all allergies & health conditions Bathroom - Adults do not enter the bathroom with children - In the case of a bathrooming emergency get another adult if possible Confidentiality - Staff and interns do no share names of students or specific information in any public way. In written communications, we use the student’s initials. - Again, no social media: no posting of student names or images Mandatory Reporting - All adults working at the school are considered mandatory reporters. That means that if a child discloses: sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, you are legally required to report it to your superior -- the teacher in the classroom, or a member of the school’s administration - Whenever a child says or does something that does not feel right, please report to a leader - gut instincts are important Appropriate physical contact with students - Side hugs are fine - High fives, fist bumps are fine - Be mindful that your physical contact with students is appropriate - You should not be left alone in a room with a single student. Safety/Security - Propped exterior doors are not allowed - You will be required to buzz in the front door - You will sign in at the front desk every time you visit the school - You will be issued a nametag upon entry and will wear it for the duration of your time in the building - You will respect directions from staff in case of lockdown/shelter in place- scenarios and/or fire drills Medical Concerns - If you have any medical concern, please call the main office and they will connect you with the nurse - You should remain in contact with your teacher/leader about all assignments - In case of emergency, you should stay with the child in need and send another child(ren) to get the nurse - Staff and interns do not administer any medications (ibuprofen, Tylenol, cough drops…) - If an Epi-pen is administered, follow the directions of the staff or nurse - If you are sick, stay home! 24 hours fever free, vomit free Communication - Please let your teacher/leader know if you will be late or absent via an agreed upon communication method such as email.Acknowledgment & AgreementAcknowledgment* I hereby acknowledge that I have read the policies of the Williamstown Elementary School as defined above. Acknowledgment* I hereby acknowledge that I have read the policies for North Adams Public Schools as defined above. Signature* First Last By entering my name and clicking "Submit" below, as a Williams College Fellow or Teaching Intern, I agree to follow the policies of the Williamstown Elementary School as defined above.Signature* First Last By entering my name and clicking "Submit" below, as a Volunteer or Teaching Intern, I agree to follow the policies for North Adams Public Schools as defined above.Email Address* Enter Email Confirm Email Your email address is required in order to send you a copy of your signed agreement.Date* Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
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