As a substitute teacher, you have access to information that must remain confidential. Certainly as you spend your day at school you may learn "inside" information about individual teachers, the administration, the students or the school district. You may have access to grades and test scores related to student achievement. Student records regarding medical conditions, learning disabilities or other situations may be accessible to you. You might also observe or hear things that confuse or surprise you. As a professional, and a substitute teacher is a professional, it is critical that you understand your obligation not to disclose any information obtained in confidence. That means you must avoid talking with another teacher about confidential information where students or other teachers may hear you, reading through any reports left with the teacher materials that do not pertain to your work with students or repeating any medical information you may hear from others. There are laws that protect individual rights related to confidentiality. Showing respect for human relationships and appreciation of the importance of confidentiality regarding the school, its employees and the students is important to your success as a teacher. If you have any questions about confidentiality, take the time to express your concerns or questions with a member of the school administration prior to leaving the school. As a member of the school community, you are expected to safeguard confidential information and refrain from sharing any information that could be a breach of that confidence.