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On 7/08/15, teacher wrote:
> On 7/08/15, Lauris wrote:
>> On 7/08/15, Lauris wrote:
>>> I want my old teaching job back. I gave notice a week ago
>> but had a change of
>>> heart. Can I break my contact with the new district?
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>> Sorry, meant to say contract not "contact"
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> First, your old school district has the right to not take you
> back, since you gave your notice. Since it's late in the
> summer, they are probably already posting for applicants for
> your position. You can always call and ask, though. They may
> be hesitant to take you back since you wanted to leave in the
> first place.
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> Secondly, yes, you usually can get out of a contract, but not
> always. It depends on if your job is easy to fill or not.
> In most cases, you have to give a 30 to 60 day notice, and it
> depends on the district if they hold you to that or not.
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Actually they did hire me back. I am in so much trouble though
because I want to be released from the new district and it doesn't
seem like they are willing to. I just signed a week ago, why would
they not let me go?
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