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Re: Philadelphia
Posted by PhillyTeacher on 10/06/09
Call the schools and arrange for a visit....ask to meet with
the Principal or VP-
Explain that you're a candidate and you want to make the best
choice. If the Principal/VP are interested in WHO is staffing
their schools- they will FIND the time to meet with you. If
you get a "no"- then I'd make that school a "no." Who wants to
work in that environment?
What you might want to think about- although those four are
open now, there may be others when you go to "pick" OR someone
ahead of you might get your first, second and third choice,
leaving you with the fourth. Another scenario- (AND this is
the one that happened to my friend)- she showed up,
she "declined" based on the available selections, which meant
that she went back on the list, and she was called 2 weeks
later with a much better selection of schools. Don't give up
without trying!
BTW- I was also a 7-12 English candidate a Looooooong time ago!
Got the Middle years first and it's great! Lots of awesome co-
workers out there- you will have their support and welcome,
too!
On 10/05/09, ElemESOL wrote:
> On 10/05/09, Rose wrote:
>> I was placed on the eligibility list for a 7-12 English
>> position in the Philadelphia SD. I just got an email
>> telling me that Sayre, Overbrook, Vaux, and Olney East are
>> available. I know 3 of these are on the "Persistently
>> Dangerous" list, and Sayre had 22 students arrested last
>> fall for a big brawl. I think I am talking myself out of
>> accepting a position with one of these schools. However, I
>> feel guilty for not stepping up to help these kids who
> could
>> use a solid English teacher. Is there any feedback
>> available on any of these schools, other than the Internet
>> searches?
>
> Don't feel guilty for putting yourself first. Staying safe
> and healthy (mentally and physically) is nothing to be
> ashamed of.
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