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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

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