What is the unprofessonal behavior? Are they being goofy instead of serious or are they talking negatively about others? My answer would vary depending on the situation.

Addendum: If the comments were directed at those not in the group and were meant to disparage them, I would stay out of it. No matter what workplace you will ever be a part of some people will be like this. We are all human and some are better at keeping things to themselves than others. Don’t associate with the negative people, as you may inadvertantly gain a reputation for being one of them. Believe me, everyone knows who they are and what they’re doing. Talk to your mentor privately about this and how to handle it. If you do not have a mentor, approach the principal privately, mentioning no names up front, and tell him this made you uncomfortable and ask for his advice on the situation. Odds are he is aware of it and perhaps chose to deal with it by bringing these people in to his office privately. That would be the professional thing to do. It may also be that he is not aware of the comments and attitudes and would welcome hearing about them from an unbiased party.

The best way to deal with this is to just let the behaviors go. It’s not professional and not condusive to a good working environment, but you need to find people who you feel comfortable with in your job. Don’t let these nasty folks bring you down or keep you from focusing on what’s important- doing the best job you can and providing quality education for your students. You will come out of this with a good reputation if you politley distance yourself from the negative ones with a “no thanks, I don’t feel comfortable discussing this” when they try to draw you into the conversations. You will not be rude, thus getting their wrath on you, but you are letting them know you will not be a party to their negativity or simply smile and ignore the conversation if you are in a situation where you cannot exit gracefully.

Good luck to you!

First of all, what is the behavior that is unprofessional? If we knew the specifics we could better answer your question.

Remember that teachers are human and like to enjoy themselves and let of some steam when they get together for workshops and meetings. We are human. When we have ‘professional days’ we dress down so that we are comfortable and probably wouldn’t wear the same outfits in the classroom. We like to goof off and have fun, too (sometimes we act just like our students to the dismay of the presenters–but they understand). These are harmless stress reducers. If this is the case, chill out. If the administrators don’t take offense, then the behavior is not looked upon as being unprofessional in that setting.

If you don’t feel at easy with this behavior during workshops and meetings attend, but just don’t join in the behaviors that you feel are unprofessional, but don’t make a big deal out of it. You are new to the district and to teaching, if you offend these people, they may be less likely to help you when you need the help.

What should you do? You need to observe and learn the culture of the school district so that you will know how to act and react in these situations. If you are assigned a mentor or peer teacher, you can discuss this matter with her and get a clarification on the behaviors.

Don’t rock the boat when you are new. Once you get to know some of your colleagues, you will probably find that others agree with you. I’m sure the teachers with more experience will have advice on how to handle the unprofessional ones. You don’t want to make life miserable for yourself by calling out the bad behavior right away.

Unfortunately, if the management does not do whatever approximately it, probably the most you’ll do as a brand new instructor is to take the prime street and set an illustration. If you’re making a tremendous deal out of it, you will not be doing your self any favors. I’ve been in occasions like this earlier than…and regardless that it is difficult, the one conduct you are accountable for is your possess and that of your scholars. If you place the illustration and get spotted to your best perspective and best paintings, possibly others will take into account and comply with your lead. Good good fortune!

If the administration and the staff don’t care it will be hard to fix.Do what comes natural to you .Don’t be afraid to stand out and set a good example. Look for another district that matches your ideas as a good school

Go up the chain. Principal, school board, super intendant, state board of education