This study investigates the role of job resources in mitigating the negative impact of pupil misbehavior on work engagement among Finnish teachers. Using the job demands-resources (JD-R) model and conservation of resources theory, the authors hypothesized that job resources act as buffers and reduce the negative relationship between pupil misbehavior and work engagement, particularly when teachers face high levels of pupil misconduct. The study involved 805 Finnish teachers from elementary, secondary, and vocational schools. moderated structural equation modeling analyses revealed significant interaction effects in 14 out of 18 possible cases. Key job resources such as supervisor support, innovativeness, appreciation, and organizational climate were found to be crucial in helping teachers cope with demanding interactions with students. The findings support the hypotheses that job resources buffer the negative relationship between pupil misbehavior and work engagement, and that these resources are particularly influential under high job demands. The study suggests that providing teachers with appropriate job resources can enhance their work engagement and well-being, especially in stressful conditions.This study investigates the role of job resources in mitigating the negative impact of pupil misbehavior on work engagement among Finnish teachers. Using the job demands-resources (JD-R) model and conservation of resources theory, the authors hypothesized that job resources act as buffers and reduce the negative relationship between pupil misbehavior and work engagement, particularly when teachers face high levels of pupil misconduct. The study involved 805 Finnish teachers from elementary, secondary, and vocational schools. moderated structural equation modeling analyses revealed significant interaction effects in 14 out of 18 possible cases. Key job resources such as supervisor support, innovativeness, appreciation, and organizational climate were found to be crucial in helping teachers cope with demanding interactions with students. The findings support the hypotheses that job resources buffer the negative relationship between pupil misbehavior and work engagement, and that these resources are particularly influential under high job demands. The study suggests that providing teachers with appropriate job resources can enhance their work engagement and well-being, especially in stressful conditions.