My spouse did that with another retired teacher: they each
taught 2 periods. Was nice because they had their own
planning (before or after their teaching time) , but of course the
schedules often changed because of other events in hs. Good
luck!
On 10/29/15, kd/tx wrote:
>
> I mean "there are two periods." I hate it when I make stupid
> mistakes. I should have proof read.
>
>
> On 10/29/15, kd/tx wrote:
>> After the interview, I believe I could handle the job. I just
>> have to decide if I really want to apply.
>> The schedule:
>> 1st period - time to do paperwork
>> 2nd period - conference (go class to class and check on
students
>> that you don't see on a regular basis)or finish paper work.
>> Then there is 2 periods of being in regular ed math classes to
>> work with the students, 1 period of a regular English class to
>> monitor and work with the students and 2 periods of study
help,
>> which is basically helping them complete work they were not
able
>> to complete or did not complete elsewhere.
>>
>> What would really be my dream job would be to job share. I
would
>> be happy to do all of the special ed paper work that people
hate
>> so much and let the other person go to the classrooms. I
would
>> like to monitor students progress, check in on them and help
the
>> teachers accommodate.
>>
>> Supposedly I don't have any extra duties, unless I would like
to
>> help some of the special ed students participate in UIL stuff
>> like music memory, etc.
>>
>>
>>
>> On 10/29/15, Astrid wrote:
>>> Interviewing the principal. Haha, I like that.
>>>
>>> I just turned 53 on Monday. When I left teaching in June, I
>>> was not leaving to retire but to find an easier job. I
>>> accepted a reduced pension in order to escape. I was
>>> hoping to work part-time, but a full-time clerical job that I
>>> was really interested in came up. I'm really enjoying it and
>>> I hope to do it for a couple more years. I would probably
>>> work there even longer, but I am ready to move to a bigger
>>> centre in a milder climate. I am interested in still working
>>> part-time, perhaps even as a sales clerk or a temp
>>> secretary. I'm the type of person that will just stay home all
>>> day if not forced to head out somewhere.
>>>
>>> It really is nice working when you don't HAVE to work.
>>> Working because you want to is very nice. I listen to
>>> people complain about their job and know that things can
>>> be so much worse.
>>>
>>> If you are bored now and live to your 90s, that's four
>>> possible decades of boredom.
>>>
>>> I hope the job turns out to be what you want. I don't think I
>>> have the desire to teach again (I am tutoring, though) but if
>>> I do again in the future, I think I would like to job share and
>>> teach only half time.
>>>
>>> Astrid
>>>
>>>
>>> On 10/28/15, kd/tx wrote:
>>>> I have been retired for a year and a half now. I am
>>>> somewhat bored and have not found my place yet. We
>>> moved to
>>>> a new town. It is a small town. I also was able to retire at
>>>> a very young age for retirement. I am only 53.
>>>>
>>>> I was told that the high school is looking for a special ed
>>>> teacher. The person they have in the position right now is
>>>> really not qualified and is just holding the spot until they
>>>> find someone who is.
>>>>
>>>> I am certified to teach special ed birth - 21 years and
>>> have
>>>> done it for many years, but at the elementary level.
>>>> I called today just to get information. The Vice-principal
>>>> was excited, but said they weren't interviewing until the
>>>> end of November and the person would start in January.
>>>>
>>>> I told him, that I was actually calling because I wanted to
>>>> interview them. I want to know what type of special ed
>>>> students, what "other duties" I would have,etc. So
>>> tomorrow
>>>> I am going in at 10 a.m. to tour the school, talk to the
>>>> person that is teaching the class, meet the students,
>>> meet
>>>> the assistants and find the answers to my questions.
>>>>
>>>> I then told him that if I was satisfied and interested, I
>>>> would turn in my application. It is nice not to "need" the
>>>> job or the money. I just still have the heart and wish to
>>>> teach. Maybe I will apply, maybe just getting back into
>>> the
>>>> school will make me come to my senses. I have talked to
>>>> some people that teach in this district. They are very
>>> happy
>>>> with the principals and other administration.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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