I am struggling with severe pain from a spinal disorder and am working with doctors to determine surgery, etc. My doctor is willing to fill out this medical leave form, but if I leave and don't return (resign eventually)because I may try to do something different that I am not on my feet as much, can they suspend my license, and can they suspend it in another state too (I am licensed in more than one state)? Even though I plan to do something different, I don't want it suspended....you never know. Any experience with Horry County Schools in terms of suspending based on breaking a contract? I will give them 30 days notice as long as I am able to physically.
Be very friendly and positive about your experience with the school system. I am sure they are not going to be pleased with school starting and your leaving. That is why you must have documentation from a doctor.
In your situation, you are likely going to be fine as long as you keep your paperwork in order. You may have disability claim with social security and SCRS, but that would depend on the extent of your condition. If a doctor signs off on medical leave, they certainly can't suspend your license and have to take you back once you're done with leave. You will have to check into short term and long term disability insurance that you might have.
Beyond that, it is highly unlikely they would try to pressure someone to return to work by threatening license action after being on a medical leave. It frankly isn't worth it, and typically, they want some finality because they know you could likely get another doctor's signature to extend your med leave. It is unlikely your doctor will leave you high in dry after back surgery, or some condition that required extended leave and force you back to work by refusing to continue signing medical leave forms for you. This is especially the case if no disability money is involved. I don't know anything about this district in particular, but you should be fine.
PS: My contract says nothing about breaking a contract. It does say "agrees to all district policies". They didn't give me any orientation, nor have they ever shown me or given me anything that says what those policies are.
If you have not signed a contract, then you are free to walk away from the SC school. Call or send an email telling them you decline the position, and move on to the new school. There are no ramifications, except that you have probably burned a bridge there and shouldn't expect to work for that district in the future.
I currently make 90K but my taxes are 10K. and my commute is 1.5 hr each way.
Looking to relocate with my husband, 4 yr old and 6 yr old to mount pleasant. Would it be very difficult for me to find a job with a 30 min commute or less each way?
What does the salary schedule look like? Do counselors make the same as teachers? Up here, we make more.
I am completing my TERI at the end of May, 2016, but still have two years left on my National Board certification (2018) What happens to the stipend at the end of my TERI?
Emily StarkeyOn 1/18/16, Rhonda wrote: > I am completing my TERI at the end of May, 2016, but still > have two years left on my National Board certification > (2018) What happens to the stipend at the end of my > TERI?
Would love to know the answer to this as I am thinking of entering the Teri program but that is on my mind
Any one know how our state is determining the effectiveness of Read to Succeed Literacy coaches? SC is spending a lot of $$$ to pay for coaches which now must be trained themselves in order to train teachers.
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Hello, I'm a 48 year old computer consultant thinking of a career change. I have taught classes as part of my past and enjoyed it immensely. I am considering switching careers to teaching, using the PACE certification. Any suggestions or advice?
Hi Mark, Be really careful what you get certif...See MoreOn 1/16/16, Mark wrote: > Hello, I'm a 48 year old computer consultant thinking of > a career change. I have taught classes as part of my > past and enjoyed it immensely. I am considering > switching careers to teaching, using the PACE > certification. Any suggestions or advice?
Hi Mark, Be really careful what you get certified in and how you do i it. If you already have a masters degree then PACE might be t the way to go. If you have certifications in computer fields a and have worked in it for at least 2 years you should check i into alternative teaching certifications through the SDE in B Business education. I really enjoyed teaching when I a actually could teach (before teaching became all about the n numbers and not the children). Be careful with the SDE, they d don't always give you a straight answer, you should do a l little research and follow up if you do not like their r responses. If you do NOT have a Masters degree already, you m might go through a MAT program which certifies you and gets y you a masters degree (about a 5000 increase in pay over a BS d degree). You get to apply to teach right out of the p program. To do PACE you have to find a school to hire you, i its a tree year program, and it requires a great deal of t time. Mostly, the schools who would hire you as a PACE t teacher are not happy schools to work at :( . So watch for t that. Good Luck :)
shantaleOn 1/16/16, technomage wrote: > On 1/16/16, Mark wrote: >> Hello, I'm a 48 year old computer consultant thinking of >> a career change. I have taught classes as part of my >> past and enjoyed it immensely. I am considering >> switching careers to teaching, using the PACE >> certification. Any suggestions or advice? ...See MoreOn 1/16/16, technomage wrote: > On 1/16/16, Mark wrote: >> Hello, I'm a 48 year old computer consultant thinking of >> a career change. I have taught classes as part of my >> past and enjoyed it immensely. I am considering >> switching careers to teaching, using the PACE >> certification. Any suggestions or advice? > > Hi Mark, > Be really careful what you get certified in and how you do i > it. If you already have a masters degree then PACE might be t > the way to go. If you have certifications in computer fields a > and have worked in it for at least 2 years you should check i > into alternative teaching certifications through the SDE in B > Business education. I really enjoyed teaching when I a > actually could teach (before teaching became all about the n > numbers and not the children). Be careful with the SDE, they d > don't always give you a straight answer, you should do a l > little research and follow up if you do not like their r > responses. If you do NOT have a Masters degree already, you m > might go through a MAT program which certifies you and gets y > you a masters degree (about a 5000 increase in pay over a BS d > degree). You get to apply to teach right out of the p > program. To do PACE you have to find a school to hire you, i > its a tree year program, and it requires a great deal of t > time. Mostly, the schools who would hire you as a PACE t > teacher are not happy schools to work at :( . So watch for t > that. > Good Luck :) Thanks I was looking for information on this too, I just started the pace program application process and it didn't seem to straight forward. I think I will try a MAT program. Which do you recommend?