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Opinions needed
I have a dilemma. Last year I worked at School A. At the end of the year, there was a possibility that they might have a job for me this year but it was not definite so when I was offered a job at School B for a one year maternity leave, I decided to take it. Both schools are in the same school division. School A is 35 minutes from where I live and school B is an hour.
Well, the class size remained large and now School A has posted a position for this year. Both positions are full time.
I've been very stressed the past week. This morning b4 going to work I actually started crying. I don't know if it's the drive, the stress of a new school, the stress of a new grade or the grumpy neighbor (see other post although it is getting better).
Anyway, I don't know if I should throw my name in to the hat or not. I don't even know if it would be allowed. The staff at school A are friendly. I am familiar with the school and it's rules/policies. Also, it is that much closer and with the price of gas it would make a big difference.
What are your opinions?
I'd give it a shot, for sure. Man, they sure waited til the last minute to post the position!!
I would say go for it, it's a smart move considering the distance from home, and your stress about your current job. Good luck!!
Certainly worth a shot. I know, intimately, how working with or around an unpleasant person can really make you hate to go to work - and you don't want to be a teacher who hates to go to work.
I would look into seeing if I could go to school A too. I know that you feel like you should have some loyalty to school b since you accepted the position but it really is a temp job, even if it is for a year at school b. So I would at least throw my hat into the circle and see.
Oh, I forgot to mention that school has already started. It started on Thursday so the kids have been at school 2 days already. That further complicates the situation.
Ditto everyone else, especially Ginny!!!!!!! The good news is school *just* started - everyone will adjust!
Paula, if they offer you the job, be honest - I can't take it unless I can transfer my children to this school (is that correct? am I understanding your most recent post?) If it's a deal-breaker, they'll tell you. If they want you, they'll make it work. Your kids will survive and probably thrive. Right now they're in a school a half hour further away, with a very unhappy mom. If transferring to School A is the price of a happy mom and less travel, it will be worth it.
Hhhhmmmm...you made a commitment to school B and its kids. You already started and it's very difficult for those kids to change teachers again.
I would at least give school B a heads up if you do want to switch. I don't know what subject you teach but, if it's like math, it's very hard to be replaced sometimes. I wouldn't expect to get a job with school B again if I left them just as school started.
That said...I'm not sure you can even do it. If you signed a county contract, you might. But, if it's an individual school contract, that would be hard.
Are you in charge of any programs like honor society or did you say you would coach? Those positions are also difficult to replace.
What would you teach at school A? Do they have good parental support?
And, just bc you have a teacher next to you that is abrasive, don't forget the other teachers that are willing to be supportive to a new face.
Don't throw things at me for saying these things... 
Heidi, of course I wouldn't throw things at you...when I said "the kids have already started school" I meant my school kids, not my own children.
I teach second grade at School B and School A is a first grade position so both are quite a bit easier to fill than high school positions. I have signed up for intramurals but that was somewhat misleading. The principal at school B said I would be in charge of grade 1-3 intramurals but the other teacher that coordinates it said only 3-6 do intramurals and I will be responsible for 3-4. Not a big deal but misleading, none the less.
I'm like you Heidi, I have made a commitment. However, at the same time, I need to take the needs of my family in to consideration. I consider the principal at school B to be a friend (when I was at school A, he was my principal but then he moved to school B last January). I think he would understand but again, I feel somewhat obligated to stay where I am but am worried that I won't be able to get out of this slump that I am in.
I think there are just too many stressful things happening in my life right now and that grumpy teacher was kind of the straw that broke the camel's back.
Hhhmmmmm...it's all so confusing.
Heidi, of course I wouldn't throw things at you...when I said "the kids have already started school" I meant my school kids, not my own children.
I teach second grade at School B and School A is a first grade position so both are quite a bit easier to fill than high school positions. I have signed up for intramurals but that was somewhat misleading. The principal at school B said I would be in charge of grade 1-3 intramurals but the other teacher that coordinates it said only 3-6 do intramurals and I will be responsible for 3-4. Not a big deal but misleading, none the less.
I'm like you Heidi, I have made a commitment. However, at the same time, I need to take the needs of my family in to consideration. I consider the principal at school B to be a friend (when I was at school A, he was my principal but then he moved to school B last January). I think he would understand but again, I feel somewhat obligated to stay where I am but am worried that I won't be able to get out of this slump that I am in.
I think there are just too many stressful things happening in my life right now and that grumpy teacher was kind of the straw that broke the camel's back.
Hhhmmmmm...it's all so confusing.
Update...
Apparently my old secetary mentioned that I would love to have the job and the principal said he would take me back in a heartbeat but didn't know if I would be able to get out of the other position.
I guess I need to decide if I want to approach my current principal or not.
What a lovely compliment to you. Good luck in deciding what to do.
That IS good news...and, I would act on it quickly. Talk with your current principal and see if you can be replaced. I'm sure he/she would understand, considering gas prices, etc.
Can you find your own replacement? That might help. Maybe there's a teacher that's applying for the same job you are and she/he is closer to the school you're working at now? I would ask the other principal if he/she has any information to help that situation move along quickly.
I would go for it!!
Have you decided?
Well, I finally got the nerve to talk to my current principal today. He said the superintendent had already been in to talk to him and he was being selfish but didn't want me to go...which was a big boost to my ego but doesn't really help me any. He said he could move the K teacher to my position but unless he could find someone for the part-time K position fast, it just wasn't doable. So, it looks like I am staying where I am at. It feels good to know that I am wanted but would have been nice to avoid the longer commute.
I say go for it .
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