Another school year coming to a close
Well, I can't believe another school year is almost over. A lot has happened here the last couple months. The Principal and two Vice-Principals resigned in mid-April. Actually, they were forced to resign. We (my coworkers) knew there was a strong chance the Principal was not coming back next year,we are not a performing school according to NCLB (no child left behind). That means he would be replaced if we did not pass the state test. But to have them leave before we even find out is just wrong in my opinion.
There are many many teachers we are not returning to this school next year. I thought I would be one of them, but I am coming back and most likely I will be the Math Deparment Chair. As of today (May 13, 2008) I am the only teacher coming back as a teacher. One other teacher is returning but he is going to be the Math Coach and not in a classroom.
I did have an interview with School District "A". I acutally interviewed with them back in Portland and was offered a job at one of their schools. Well, the HR Director remembered me and said "You want a job?" about five minutes after we started talking. She even called the Principal at one school on his cell while he was in San Diego. I thought I had a great chance.
So, I have an interview at the school after playing phone tag for a few days. I don't think I did great on the official questions but rocked the get to me part. I even made Ross go to their carnival the next day to show my face and that I really do want to work there. The school is K-8 but the 7th and 8th switch classes. I can walk there in less time than it takes me to drive to work now and they pay more money.
The problem---they never called my back after the interview. They told me they had more interviews to do and they woudl ge tback to me. My interview was May 1st, I had to sign my contract here (or resign) on May 9th. I told them that at the interview and the message I left on May 7th. I did finally hear from the school on the afternoon of May 9th asking if I could wait another week. I called them back yeaterday (May 12th) and told them I signed here already.
As time went on the less and less I wanted to work there. I mean if they are like that now what would it have been like when I worked there. I am going to stick with the plan I had at the beginning of this year. Take as many classes as the district offers, take some math classes and get my High School certification, then apply at High Schools for the 09-10 school year.
I already signed up for a 3 day class this summer. Oh summer I am so ready for you to be here. we are done on May 29th and it seems like it is taking forever to get here.
There are many many teachers we are not returning to this school next year. I thought I would be one of them, but I am coming back and most likely I will be the Math Deparment Chair. As of today (May 13, 2008) I am the only teacher coming back as a teacher. One other teacher is returning but he is going to be the Math Coach and not in a classroom.
I did have an interview with School District "A". I acutally interviewed with them back in Portland and was offered a job at one of their schools. Well, the HR Director remembered me and said "You want a job?" about five minutes after we started talking. She even called the Principal at one school on his cell while he was in San Diego. I thought I had a great chance.
So, I have an interview at the school after playing phone tag for a few days. I don't think I did great on the official questions but rocked the get to me part. I even made Ross go to their carnival the next day to show my face and that I really do want to work there. The school is K-8 but the 7th and 8th switch classes. I can walk there in less time than it takes me to drive to work now and they pay more money.
The problem---they never called my back after the interview. They told me they had more interviews to do and they woudl ge tback to me. My interview was May 1st, I had to sign my contract here (or resign) on May 9th. I told them that at the interview and the message I left on May 7th. I did finally hear from the school on the afternoon of May 9th asking if I could wait another week. I called them back yeaterday (May 12th) and told them I signed here already.
As time went on the less and less I wanted to work there. I mean if they are like that now what would it have been like when I worked there. I am going to stick with the plan I had at the beginning of this year. Take as many classes as the district offers, take some math classes and get my High School certification, then apply at High Schools for the 09-10 school year.
I already signed up for a 3 day class this summer. Oh summer I am so ready for you to be here. we are done on May 29th and it seems like it is taking forever to get here.
