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Teacher Duties Outside of Job Description\u200b<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Jordan Walker, J.D.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Whether they work full-time or part-time,\u00a0teachers\u00a0have a tough job. Managing a classroom full of rowdy kids every day is not easy. In addition, teachers\u00a0are sometimes expected to take on additional tasks and responsibilities that exceed their job requirements.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The things school administrators ask\u00a0or expect\u00a0teachers to do often\u00a0are not part of their\u00a0job description<\/a>.\u00a0While\u00a0unfair,\u00a0some\u00a0educators are unsure how to approach their\u00a0principal<\/a>\u00a0about objecting to\u00a0taking on these extra duties.<\/p>\n

This article\u00a0describes\u00a0some of the tasks teachers are expected to perform despite their\u00a0job description<\/a>.\u00a0It also offers suggestions on how\u00a0to speak up and let the administration know you won’t tolerate being taken advantage of.<\/p>\n

If you’re an educator constantly asked to go above and beyond the call of duty, it may be time to consult an\u00a0employment attorney<\/a>. We’ve also included links to related FindLaw articles at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n

Questions To Ask Yourself When You’re Unclear About Your Official Duties<\/h2>\n

If it feels like you’re doing way more than what your job description requires, you probably are. There’s nothing wrong with going the extra mile. Most employees do that as a matter of course, but at some point it’s okay to say\u00a0“enough is\u00a0enough<\/a>!”<\/p>\n

Some of the issues you may encounter on the job include:<\/p>\n