Lou Rought: I understand your position, which is not uncommon for beginning teachers. Keep in mind that your word is far more important than piece of signed paper. You entered into a contract to teach next year, but you would prefer to bow out of it, which is cool. Figure out when the last day is that you can give notice properly that you wish to terminate your employment with your district. If you find another position before that date simply notify the district in writing that you respectfully decline to return as you have decided to accept a position elsewhere "for personal/professional reasons" (being under fire by the principal with the shape up or ship out attitude is simply wrong, administrators are there to assist you by helping to remediate any weakness. Some administrators have no business in the positions they are...)So... look for another teaching position, if you find one life is good. Should you not, by the time 44 days left rolls around, honor your contract! and your good word and return to do the best job you can. Seek out master teachers who will be more than willing to help you during the year. Because bailing out on a contract can follow you, remember... new schools will indeed call your former administrators for references and you don't want them to hear "the teacher bailed on us and left us in a bad position just prior to the start of school and was on probation for sub standard performance during the previous year."You're in Texas... look for openings in the 4 corners area (CO, NM, AZ, UT) try Durango, Cortez and Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Also, Aztec, NM is very nice. Beautiful area here, wonderful schools too. The right thing will come along, teaching is a very rewarding profession and once you find the right school you will enjoy getting up everyday and going in to your classroom. Not for the money, we all know that, but for the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children. Remember... Jesus was a teache! r (and look what he had to endure).Good luck to you, one day y! ou will look back on this time and view it as nothing more than a stepping stone that got you to where you really wanted to be. God bless......Show more
Marita Stadick: Okay, well you probably aren't going to like what I'm about to say, but I speak from experience.First of all...your teacher's union (if you aren't in one, you should be) can usually get you out of your contract if you are in the 45 day period. The hiring district can usually get you out of a contract too. So I wouldn't worry about that scenaro.The situation you should be more concerned about is if you have to leave after the school year has begun. I am a former Texas teacher whom left my position in October -- my reasoning was different. My husband was transfered out of state. The district didn't give me much problem about it. However, they told me if my husband's transfer did not go through and I tried to teach in Texas again, that they would freeze my certification for 5 years. It is very uncommon fo! r teachers to leave mid-contract, however, that year, in my building, I was the 3rd teacher to resign by October. I was the only one with a legitimate reason. The other two, have still not found a district in Texas that will hire them. (This was 3 years ago.)So here's my advice - 1. actively look for a new position, even if it's within the 45 day period - if the new district wants you bad enough, they can get you out of your contract.2. if the school year starts and you begin on the first day...you need to suck it up and commit to your position.and #3...which is a bit of tough love....There is NO EXCUSE for a poor PDAS summative. There is NO GOOD REASON for being on a growth plan. If you are a bad teacher, then you need to leave the profession. If you are not happy in a position...you do need to leave it. Especially if you are blaming that on your poor performance. That's a bunch of "doody." First year's are difficult -- suck it up..or leave the profession. Teachers are jud! ged as a whole group and poor teachers ruin it for everyone....Show mor! e
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Darren Heling: IF you and your SO want to elope, then go for it. Eventually someone WILL find out though, so perhaps just send out announcement cards after the fact. Or have a small ceremony with JUST the supportive family and friends. Invite everyone you want to show over for a little get together. After a little bit of relaxation, bring forth your surprise... an officiant there to marry both of you in front of your friends and family! As for the marriage license, you cannot get two marriage licenses without having a divorce, so the first time you get married that license is valid until death or divorce. If you DO end up in the future wanting a ceremony, it would be a Vow Renewal Ceremony, and if you do that you should indicate so on any invitations you may send out....Show more
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