Classroom Team Roles for Behavior: Teacher and Para Planner for Hard Moments, High School

When a room heats up, the worst thing that can happen is three adults talking to the same kid at once. The second worst is nobody calling for help because everybody assumed someone else would. Decide who does what on a calm day.

What's included:

• Five roles with what each one does and does not do: Talker, Backup, Class Mover, Caller, Note Taker

• What to do with two adults in the room, or one

• A by time of day grid so roles are covered at arrival, specials, lunch, and dismissal

• A signals table for "take over," "move the class," and "call now"

• Team agreements and a five minute huddle for afterward

How I'd use it:

Fill it in together at the start of the year and again when staffing changes. Fifteen minutes. The tag out signal alone is worth it. Post a copy where every adult on the team will see it, and send one to the office so they know your phrase. Word file included.

Who it's for: Teachers, paras, and administrators. Any grade level.

What you download: one printable PDF, 2 pages, US Letter, plus an editable Word file so you can type in it.

This is an educational resource. It does not replace your school's crisis plan, safety procedures, or any training your district requires.

Made by Jeremy D. Gooch, special education teacher and transition coordinator. Drafting and layout had AI assistance; every page was checked by me.