samandsassy

Posted on 9/16/09

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What happens in Illinois if a teacher wants to break
contract in the middle of the school year?

This is my second year teaching, so, I still have a
probationary certificate.

I have gotten myself into a very negative teaching
situation. I cannot even imagine finishing the year at this
point.

I do not necessarily want to leave my job, however, it is
severely negatively effecting my health (I have an
orthopedic condition that is worsening along with awful
anxiety forming from the job and everything that comes with
it). My doctor is concerned that the situational stress
from will be detrimental not only long term but short term
to my health.

Like I said, I do NOT want to quit, but I feel as though
for the benefit of my health, I may have to. I do worry
about my students. But, I am worried about what will happen
to myself as well. I worry that I with my physical well
being declining it will negatively effect my students.

I deeply worry about my ability to get a new teaching job
in the future (I teach Special Education) because I do love
teaching and I look forward to the days of having a job I
truly love.

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