No. 1 - Keep sending kids to THE OFFICE. There will definitely be times when you need to call someone for support - but you should exhaust all other options. Each time you defer discipline to others, you reduce your authority status with your students. So don't do it very often.
No. 2 - Complain about your class to others. No one likes a whinger. When you complain about your class, you are saying that you do not have the skills to manage ALL OF these students. How different would the conversation be if you mentioned how GOOD are some of your students.
No. 3 - Arrive Late and Leave Early. That sends the clear message - you are in it for the money. And while that might well be true, you are also there to value-add to your students.
No. 4 - Ignore your colleagues. Most teachers will welcome you to their school, but you should take the first step and introduce yourself. These are the people who will be telling the boss how you went. They will also be your first call on matters of procedure. Build a warm relationship.
