... doesn't speak to me
... uses email instead of speaking to me
... speaks to me in an unkind, harsh, rude tone
... makes inappropriate comments
... yells at me
... makes me cry
... criticizes me in front of others
... writes me up often
... unfair observations/evaluations
... changes in assignment
... doesn't handle my referrals
... doesn't back me with parent

We believe

... every school employee should be treated as professionals.
... employees have a right to civility in the workplace.  
... school administrators are role models and should exhibit a high level of professionalism. 
... employees have a right to a safe and healthy work environment.   

What does the state or district expect? 

The state establishes performance criteria within the ADEPT model for principals.

The Code of Conduct for school employees, found in employee handbooks, establishes the district's expectations for conduct.

The school and school district mission statements convey their goals and guiding principles. 

A hostile work environment is usually defined as an environment that exists when an employee experiences workplace harassment and fears going to work because of the offensive, intimidating, or oppressive atmosphere generated by the harasser. Federal and state law do not prohibit simple teasing, offhand comments, or isolated incidents that are not extremely serious. Rather, the conduct must be so objectively offensive as to alter the conditions of the individual's employment. 

Here are two EEOC links of interest:

EEOC Enforcement Guidance on Vicarious Employer Liability for Unlawful Harassment by Supervisors

EEOC Definition of Harassment

If you are being harassed, contact us for assistance.