The member, a teacher in a developmental disabilities classroom, faced allegations of professional misconduct after interrupting a student's established routine, which caused the student to become physically aggressive towards support staff.
During the incident, the member remained seated, failed to assist staff, did not promptly evacuate other students, and delayed calling the office for help.
The member pleaded no contest to the allegations.
The Discipline Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct for failing to adequately supervise, failing to comply with professional standards, and engaging in unprofessional conduct.
Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Committee ordered a reprimand, a two-month suspension of the member's certificate, and the successful completion of coursework on classroom management with an emphasis on students with special needs.