AFT Mississippi Survey Results

AFT Mississippi Teacher Survey Results The survey has 870 entries.    1. How many years have you been employed as an educator? 242 28% 1-5 years 161 19% 6-10 years 199 23% 11-15 years 268 31% More than 20 years     Teachers have reasonable class sizes, affording them time to meet the educational needs of all students. 239 28% Agree 627 72% Disagree   Teachers have time available to collaborate with their colleagues. 266 31% Agree 600 69% Disagree   The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient. 363 42% Agree 501 58% Disagree   Teachers are protected from duties that interfere with their essential role of educating students. 299 35% Agree 564 65% Disagree   Efforts are made to minimize the amount of routine administrative paperwork I am required to do. 298 35% Agree 563 65% Disagree   Teachers are allowed to focus on educating students with minimal interruption. 385 45% Agree 477 55% Disagree   3.A. In an average week of teaching, how much non-instructional time do you have (not including time spent outside of the normal school day)? 29 3% None 275 32% Less than 3 hours 371 43% More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours 172 20% More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours 14 2% More than 10 hours   3.B. Of these hours, how many are typically spent on supervisory duties?* 645 75% Less than 3 hours 164 19% More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours 48 6% More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours 5 1% More than 10 hours     4. In an average week of teaching, how many hours do you spend on school related activities outside the regular school work day (before or after school, and/or on the weekend)? 29 3% None 222 26% Less than 3 hours 224 26% More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours 209 24% More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours 182 21% More than 10 hours   5. Of these hours, how many are typically spent on school activities involving student interaction (such as coaching, field trips, tutoring, transporting students, club sponsorship, etc.)? 371 43% None 292 34% Less than 3 hours 98 11% More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours 56 6% More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours 45 5% More than 10 hours   6. Of these hours, how many are typically spent on other school related activities such as preparation, grading, parent conferences, attending meetings? 23 3% None 250 29% Less than 3 hours 277 32% More than 3 hours but less than or equal to 5 hours 210 24% More than 5 hours but less than or equal to 10 hours 105 12% More than 10 hours
Teachers have sufficient access to appropriate instructional materials.*
76	9%	Strongly Disagree
197	23%	Disagree
94	11%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
403	47%	Agree
90	10%	Strongly Agree
Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers, printers, software and internet access.
84	10%	Strongly Disagree
199	23%	Disagree
81	9%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
387	45%	Agree
109	13%	Strongly Agree
Teachers have sufficient training and support to fully utilize the available instructional technology.
77	9%	Strongly Disagree
253	29%	Disagree
133	15%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
345	40%	Agree
53	6%	Strongly Agree
Teachers have access to reliable communication technology, including phones, faxes and email.
60	7%	Strongly Disagree
187	22%	Disagree
72	8%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
451	52%	Agree
90	10%	Strongly Agree
Teachers have sufficient access to office equipment and supplies such as copy machines, paper, pens, etc.
106	12%	Strongly Disagree
193	22%	Disagree
83	10%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
387	45%	Agree
91	11%	Strongly Agree
Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of professional personnel.**
60	7%	Strongly Disagree
193	22%	Disagree
130	15%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
409	48%	Agree
66	8%	Strongly Agree
Teachers have adequate professional space to work productively.
62	7%	Strongly Disagree
243	28%	Disagree
112	13%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
390	45%	Agree
51	6%	Strongly Agree
Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is safe.
39	5%	Strongly Disagree
105	12%	Disagree
125	14%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
471	55%	Agree
123	14%	Strongly Agree
Teachers are respected as professionals.
127	15%	Strongly Disagree
235	27%	Disagree
112	13%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
326	38%	Agree
66	8%	Strongly Agree
Opportunities for advancement* within the teaching profession (other than administration) are available to me.
143	17%	Strongly Disagree
310	36%	Disagree
168	19%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
212	25%	Agree
30	3%	Strongly Agree
Teachers are centrally involved in decision making about educational issues.
195	23%	Strongly Disagree
337	39%	Disagree
136	16%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
181	21%	Agree
11	1%	Strongly Agree
Teachers are trusted to make sound professional decisions about instruction.
110	13%	Strongly Disagree
219	25%	Disagree
103	12%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
362	42%	Agree
67	8%	Strongly Agree
In this school we take steps to solve problems.
65	8%	Strongly Disagree
169	20%	Disagree
165	19%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
381	44%	Agree
83	10%	Strongly Agree
The faculty has an effective process for making group decisions and solving problems.
99	11%	Strongly Disagree
269	31%	Disagree
212	25%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
239	28%	Agree
42	5%	Strongly Agree
Professional development activities enhance teachers' skills as an instructional leaders.
87	10%	Strongly Disagree
196	23%	Disagree
177	21%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
338	39%	Agree
63	7%	Strongly Agree
Selecting instructional materials and resources.
169	20%	Full role
386	45%	Partial role
255	30%	Limited role
51	6%	No role
Devising teaching techniques.
323	38%	Full role
318	37%	Partial role
183	21%	Limited role
37	4%	No role
Setting grading and student assessment practices.
174	20%	Full role
340	39%	Partial role
231	27%	Limited role
116	13%	No role
Determining the content of in-service professional development programs.
29	3%	Full role
202	24%	Partial role
353	41%	Limited role
274	32%	No role
The selection of teachers new to this school.
2	0%	Full role
39	5%	Partial role
144	17%	Limited role
676	79%	No role
Establishing and implementing policies and student discipline.
36	4%	Full role
185	22%	Partial role
343	40%	Limited role
296	34%	No role
School improvement planning.
35	4%	Full role
261	30%	Partial role
349	41%	Limited role
212	25%	No role
Education Enhancement Funds
77	9%	Full role
184	21%	Partial role
254	30%	Limited role
344	40%	No role
10. Which position BEST describes the person who most often provides instructional leadership at your school?
453	53%	principal or school head
67	8%	assistant or vice principal
49	6%	department chair or grade level chair
40	5%	school-based curriculum specialist
111	13%	director of curriculum and instruction or other central office based personnel
101	12%	other teachers
40	5%	none of the above
There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect within the school.
100	12%	Strongly Disagree
220	26%	Disagree
180	21%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
362	42%	Agree
The school leadership communicates clear expectations to students and parents.
73	8%	Strongly Disagree
173	20%	Disagree
152	18%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
466	54%	Agree
The faculty is committed to helping every student learn.
33	4%	Strongly Disagree
90	10%	Disagree
118	14%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
622	72%	Agree
Teachers feel comfortable raising issues and concerns that are important to them.
114	13%	Strongly Disagree
251	29%	Disagree
146	17%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
348	41%	Agree
The school leadership consistently enforces rules for student conduct.
132	15%	Strongly Disagree
231	27%	Disagree
131	15%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
364	42%	Agree
The school leadership consistently supports teachers when needed.
76	9%	Strongly Disagree
157	18%	Disagree
189	22%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
440	51%	Agree
The faculty and staff have a shared vision.
43	5%	Strongly Disagree
139	16%	Disagree
238	28%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
441	51%	Agree
Opportunities are available for members of the community to contribute actively to this school's success.
33	4%	Strongly Disagree
91	11%	Disagree
199	23%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
533	62%	Agree
Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction.
26	3%	Strongly Disagree
81	9%	Disagree
104	12%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
651	76%	Agree
Teacher performance evaluations are handled in an appropriate manner.
49	6%	Strongly Disagree
111	13%	Disagree
154	18%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
548	64%	Agree
The procedures for teacher performance evaluations are consistent.
52	6%	Strongly Disagree
128	15%	Disagree
177	21%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
503	58%	Agree
Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve instruction.
48	6%	Strongly Disagree
133	15%	Disagree
173	20%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
505	59%	Agree
Staff members are recognized for accomplishments.
82	10%	Strongly Disagree
172	20%	Disagree
174	20%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
433	50%	Agree
Facilities and resources
75	9%	Strongly Disagree
165	19%	Disagree
161	19%	Neither Disagree or Agree
382	44%	Agree
79	9%	Strongly Agree
The use of time in my school.
81	9%	Strongly Disagree
198	23%	Disagree
175	20%	Neither Disagree or Agree
355	41%	Agree
53	6%	Strongly Agree
Professional development
68	8%	Strongly Disagree
178	21%	Disagree
194	23%	Neither Disagree or Agree
353	41%	Agree
61	7%	Strongly Agree
Empowering teachers
97	11%	Strongly Disagree
186	22%	Disagree
244	28%	Neither Disagree or Agree
280	33%	Agree
52	6%	Strongly Agree
Classroom management of today's students
73	8%	Strongly Disagree
175	20%	Disagree
161	19%	Neither Disagree or Agree
383	45%	Agree
67	8%	Strongly Agree
13. Overall, the school leadership in my school is effective.
81	9%	Strongly Disagree
142	16%	Disagree
172	20%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
371	43%	Agree
95	11%	Strongly Agree
Sufficient resources are available to allow teachers to take advantage of professional development activities.
66	8%	Strongly Disagree
182	21%	Disagree
167	19%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
380	44%	Agree
64	7%	Strongly Agree
Professional development provides teachers with the knowledge and skills most needed to teach effectively.
49	6%	Strongly Disagree
188	22%	Disagree
200	23%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
335	39%	Agree
89	10%	Strongly Agree
Teachers have multiple opportunities to learn from one another.
59	7%	Strongly Disagree
273	32%	Disagree
184	21%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
305	35%	Agree
42	5%	Strongly Agree
15. Which BEST DESCRIBES your future intentions for your professional career? (Check one.)
477	55%	Continue working at my current school as long as I am able
222	26%	Continue working at my current school until a better opportunity comes along
44	5%	Continue working in education, but leave this school as soon as I can
54	6%	Continue working in education, but leave this district as soon as I can
66	8%	Leave education all together
Adequate facilities and/or resources
415	48%	Very Important
350	41%	Important
84	10%	Somewhat Important
13	2%	Not Important
Adequate support from school leadership
692	80%	Very Important
149	17%	Important
18	2%	Somewhat Important
3	0%	Not Important
Collegial atmosphere amongst the staff
482	56%	Very Important
307	36%	Important
58	7%	Somewhat Important
12	1%	Not Important
Teaching assignment (subject, students)
509	59%	Very Important
271	32%	Important
61	7%	Somewhat Important
18	2%	Not Important
Time during the work day
419	49%	Very Important
320	37%	Important
95	11%	Somewhat Important
22	3%	Not Important
Empowerment to make decisions that affect my school and/or classroom
457	54%	Very Important
312	37%	Important
78	9%	Somewhat Important
7	1%	Not Important
Effectiveness with the students I teach
680	79%	Very Important
163	19%	Important
13	2%	Somewhat Important
7	1%	Not Important
Salary
420	49%	Very Important
343	40%	Important
83	10%	Somewhat Important
17	2%	Not Important
Cost of living of the community in which my school is located
321	37%	Very Important
313	36%	Important
130	15%	Somewhat Important
96	11%	Not Important
Student behavior
568	66%	Very Important
225	26%	Important
50	6%	Somewhat Important
14	2%	Not Important
Degree of testing and accountability
337	39%	Very Important
376	44%	Important
110	13%	Somewhat Important
32	4%	Not Important
The community environment where I live
413	48%	Very Important
323	38%	Important
87	10%	Somewhat Important
35	4%	Not Important
Retirement options
471	55%	Very Important
258	30%	Important
88	10%	Somewhat Important
37	4%	Not Important
Personal reasons (health, family, etc.)
570	67%	Very Important
207	24%	Important
53	6%	Somewhat Important
27	3%	Not Important
17. Which aspect of your work environment most affects your willingness to keep teaching at your school? (Check one.)
131	15%	Time during the work day
163	19%	School facilities and resources
410	48%	School leadership
131	15%	Teacher empowerment
14	2%	Professional development
18. Which aspect of your work environment most affects teachers' willingness to keep teaching at your school? (Check one.)
121	14%	Time during the work day
180	21%	School facilities and resources
398	47%	School leadership
138	16%	Teacher empowerment
7	1%	Professional development
19. Which aspect of working conditions is most important to you in promoting student learning? (Check one.)
160	19%	Time during the work day
259	30%	School facilities and resources
150	18%	School leadership
247	29%	Teacher empowerment
40	5%	Professional development
20. Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn.
45	5%	Strongly Disagree
72	8%	Disagree
144	17%	Neither Disagree Nor Agree
394	46%	Agree
208	24%	Strongly Agree
21. How much of your salary is spent for your classroom and students? Show details
788	91%
Students virtually run our school.
175	20%	Agree
681	80%	Disagree
Parents have more input than I do on discipline.
327	38%	Agree
530	62%	Disagree
Days may pass between discipline report and consequences.
319	37%	Agree
532	63%	Disagree
Students are shortly sent back to the classroom for all offenses.
388	45%	Agree
466	55%	Disagree
The handbook is followed rigorously.
357	42%	Agree
495	58%	Disagree
The teacher is blamed for all student behaviors.
189	22%	Agree
667	78%	Disagree