‘You are putting the student at risk: Former teacher speaks out on out-of-scope practices at school [Video]

Recent strikes by teachers in Saskatchewan have not only put pressure on the provincial government but have also emboldened educators to speak out about their experiences, shedding light on practices within schools.

Juliane Bell, a former teacher at John Dolan School in Saskatoon, reached out to CTV News to express her concerns.

She highlighted instances where teachers were tasked with responsibilities beyond their regular duties.

“I was being asked to do toileting duties, I was being asked to do lifting and transferring, and in a couple of cases I was being asked to administer daily medication,” Bell said.

John Dolan School caters to students with complex needs, where staffing shortages in qualified nursing personnel have compelled teachers to take on roles beyond their expertise.

Bell’s account mirrors sentiments echoed by the Saskatoon Teachers Association (STA), indicating that such instances are not isolated incidents.

According to Jessica Brown, President of the …