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Has this happened to you? Can a teacher file a grievance against another teacher?

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A grievance is something you file specifically when the District (usually in the form of an administrator) is doing something that violates your contract. That doesn't apply to other teachers, generally.
Your HR department should have procedures for complaints against co-workers, and State and Federal laws governing workplace harassment laws would also apply here.
You should definitely include your Union rep in the process so they can make sure the proper procedures are followed by the District to address the situation.

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That’s what I thought as well. I don’t know anything about grievances really. Thank you for explaining

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Ughhhhhhhhh teacher bullies are the worst!!!!! My advice - kill them with kindness, sarcasm when they’re being outrageous, and being the absolute best teacher you can be.

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In reading these posts I can certainly relate. I have been teaching over 30 years and have been the rep called in to help and have also been the recipient of ridiculous issues like ones discussed here. I agree with take the high road. I m sorry your union is-not supportive. I asked s rep to go with me to an evaluation conference once. She did. But my concerns were not on her own personal ambitious agenda. I eventually transferred to another building in the same district and it s been a breath of fresh air I ve been in the district 33 years and in my “new “ building for five years. Find a new outlet. Be visible in your building for doing good things. Cultivate interests away from school in the weekends. This too will pass.

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I was treated very badly by another teacher—she even said unkind things in a meeting with parents!—but our union did not allow me to file a grievance against her because we were professional peers.

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That is a very unjust union. I’m sorry that happened to you. Unfortunately the other person is in need of attention and sounds insecure. If they felt that was ok!! Wait a little bit and then confront her as to why she feels it’s ok to bash others in a public meeting amongst their peers. Also, discuss this with your own Director of the department. That is an essential request. I had a similar thing happen and I played being the bigger person after talking to my Director. Walking away and minimal interaction with her was essential for me to move forward. I will be rooting for you.

YEP! Good luck. In my experience the teacher & principal were buddies—didn’t matter what SHE did to me. In a couple of cases the Pr would accuse me of something—but it she was the culprit. He never apologized for his wrongful accusations—never did anything to her if she bullied me or failed to follow policy. The Good ole boy system at work!

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This happened to me as well.

I had a teacher come into my room and do things that set off my OCD. When I would ask her to stop she would say no. I would leave the room .

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I had a younger peer who would say things infront of students like I really don't need you in my room; I am more educated than you etc. It's so hard. Keep your head up and remember you're there for kids

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Years ago, I saw a teacher bullying another in front of students. I felt VERY uncomfortable but spoke to them after school. The bully asked if it looked like she was bullying the other teacher. I bluntly told her yes. I explained, as a parent, I would expect a teacher to intervene if a student had did the same thing. Over time, things got better.

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When I first started in the schools I was shocked when I heard a man's loud voice yelling and screaming.
I opened my door and saw this male teacher screaming at a 2nd grader in the hall. The teacher’s face was bright red w neck veins popping out. The 2nd grade boy was crying hysterically.

I naturally stepped in to intervene. I reported him on the spot- it's abuse. This was almost 25 year ago. Now, I would have to call CPS.

I was the one penalized for making ‘a big deal out of nothing’. What? Wow- this put EVERYTHING in perspective for me.

I would do it all again. I can't just ignore bad behavior by adults toward children.

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Yes it has happened to me and all that happened when I went through the correct steps was the principal carried on with the bullying into my evaluation and I had to file a grievance to get it taken out of my evaluation.

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I can totally empathize. It is beyond infuriating when these same, horrible people get promotions after they have tried to derail other people's careers!

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Sure, you can file on anyone, however your time on this job following a report may be difficult. You may be considered a problematic person and labeled.

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As the Union represents both teachers, this is not a Union issue.

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Yes, bullying is something we deal with a lot. It comes from the top down. Shortly after expressing my grievances about a coworker, I was targeted and stripped of any power I held in my job....which sounds terrible but actually is the best blessing that could have happened. We've lost a huge percentage of our staff because of this. I've learned to keep any issues to myself and act like this is the best place ever.

And now I'm fretting over posting this because I'm still afraid of the bullies.
Reading these comments, I can see that a lot of us struggle with abusive authority figures. I'd love to see some real stats on this!

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If you have tried communicating on a professional level and that has not had any impact, reach out to your union rep.

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Some of the problem could be the varying definitions of bullying. It varies from person to person, school to school, state to state... If someone is simply being rude, either ignore them or address it with them one-on-one in a professional way. If someone is bullying - in my definition seeking to cause harm in an aggressive fashion - start with your principal and then a union rep if you have to go further.

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I had to go to HR after years of abuse from a fellow teacher.

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Did your HR do anything? Did the fellow teacher stop?

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Usually, if you’re both a member of the Same Teacher’s Union- No. I think you have to secure private legal representation…….

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Yes!!! It was happened to me and it was awful! I will never forget and I will never forgive! The sad part was it was a co-teacher and a principal!

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I’m a teacher that chooses to be by themselves. I don’t like people who talk about others and make themselves the victim. I’ve seen teachers who try and bully, they mostly go after other they feel is weaker.

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We had a bully principal at one point. One of the principal’s minions was “spying” on me during my class looking for something to tattle back about. I knew that’s what she was doing. Unfortunately, the principal’s sights soon were set on her and she was “observed” 2.5 hours and then fired. She was crying on my shoulders then. She was trying to survive the bully but played with fire. I could go on, later the principal had so many complaints they had to leave. Maybe there are some strategies you can use to take away the bully’s power or interest in you? What are they doing and more importantly why are they doing it?

It has happened to me multiple times in my 21 years

This happened to me over 15 years ago. I was working for an educational service center as a teacher at a residential facility for teenage boys, and had the privilege of teaching horticulture to them. I shared a greenhouse with another teacher who was very territorial with his plants in the greenhouse. I watered his geraniums one too many times, and he refused to talk to me for the next seven years. There is much more backstory to this event, but the fact he refused to say anything to me for seven years, despite my attempt at talking with him, is not only unbelievable, but real. Very real. It was demoralizing to be in the greenhouse or on the grounds when he was there with his group. The students picked up on that and didn't understand why he acted this way.

I had a teacher threaten to kick me in the balls and she threatened to punch another teacher in the face...my principal tried to fire her...district said no, my principal tried to non-renew her...district said no...sometimes the ONLY justice is the justice you see to yourself.

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