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Has this ever happened to you?

by Help new teacher

Jul 11, 2013

Interviewed for a teaching position last Wednesday for job A. I explained to the principal I received an other offer on Tuesday from job B and need to know what the time frame was. This was never given during the interview.

She was very nice and said I would have an answer Wednesday by 1:30. At 9:30 that night I received an email by the p...See More

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New teacher Thank you Susanne for your kind words of wisdom. I did not get the job as I was a runner up. Thank God I accepted the other position. They have called my references. so I am all set. It is further away but it is a good school.

Job A said to keep in touch and she wish she had something . I'm glad I accepted B....

You just never k...See MoreThank you Susanne for your kind words of wisdom. I did not get the job as I was a runner up. Thank God I accepted the other position. They have called my references. so I am all set. It is further away but it is a good school.

Job A said to keep in touch and she wish she had something . I'm glad I accepted B....

You just never know. They knew all along I was A back- up in job A.

I'm grateful I have something.

I learned a lesson. Nothing is ever what it seems . There is so much behind the scene work going on.

Thanks again....

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On 7/11/13, Susanne wrote: > This seems to be happening a lot. I think it is because of our > over saturated teaching job market. Administrators can afford > to be very picky. My friend had this happen to her last week > and I am feeling it too. Of course things do come up and > schools are busy even during the summer but I think just as > they are obviously still interviewing you should still > continue looking. I know how you feel because this is the one > you want. Try not to let them onto that too much. If you seem > to eager or desperate they may leave you hanging. It is like a > game of poker or a balancing act we teachers have to do. Is > the Job B offer a sure thing? If so I would take it but if it > is one where they have extended the offer but still have to > check references then causiously accept it for now. Call Job > A back tomorrow and check status. I know it can be very > frustrating but just hang in there. July seems to be prime > time for teaching jobs so administrators will have to make > decisions quick so if you wait for Job A till tomorrow they > will probably call you! > > Susanne > > On 7/11/13, Help new teacher wrote: >> Interviewed for a teaching position last Wednesday for job >> A. I explained to the principal I received an other offer >> on Tuesday from job B and need to know what the time frame >> was. This was never given during the interview. >> >> She was very nice and said I would have an answer Wednesday >> by 1:30. At 9:30 that night I received an email by the >> principal thanking me for being such a great communicator >> and a bunch of things have come up and I'll know around >> 10:30 today.... >> >> She wrote such a nice emailing and it seemed positive. >> >> It's noon today and no word. >> >> What's going on ?? Should I move on? Call again?? I just >> need to know for my own sanity. >> >> Job A is very close to by home. >> >> Job B is further away . >> >> Job A is where I would love to be. >> >> Thanks for your advice

Jul 11, 2013

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Susanne Hey! Congrats on the job! So happy for you! I know you wanted A but you may find that B will be better. Funny, I am in a similar situation now. Have an interview Monday with Job A and now B has come up! Such a juggling act!

Susanne

On 7/11/13, New teacher wrote: > Thank you Susanne for your kind words of wisdom. I did not ge...See MoreHey! Congrats on the job! So happy for you! I know you wanted A but you may find that B will be better. Funny, I am in a similar situation now. Have an interview Monday with Job A and now B has come up! Such a juggling act!

Susanne

On 7/11/13, New teacher wrote: > Thank you Susanne for your kind words of wisdom. I did not get > the job as I was a runner up. Thank God I accepted the other > position. They have called my references. so I am all set. It is > further away but it is a good school. > > Job A said to keep in touch and she wish she had something . I'm > glad I accepted B.... > > You just never know. They knew all along I was A back- up in job > A. > > I'm grateful I have something. J > > I learned a lesson. Nothing is ever what it seems . There is so > much behind the scene work going on. > > Thanks again.... > > I > > > > > On 7/11/13, Susanne wrote: >> This seems to be happening a lot. I think it is because of our >> over saturated teaching job market. Administrators can afford >> to be very picky. My friend had this happen to her last week >> and I am feeling it too. Of course things do come up and >> schools are busy even during the summer but I think just as >> they are obviously still interviewing you should still >> continue looking. I know how you feel because this is the one >> you want. Try not to let them onto that too much. If you seem >> to eager or desperate they may leave you hanging. It is like a >> game of poker or a balancing act we teachers have to do. Is >> the Job B offer a sure thing? If so I would take it but if it >> is one where they have extended the offer but still have to >> check references then causiously accept it for now. Call Job >> A back tomorrow and check status. I know it can be very >> frustrating but just hang in there. July seems to be prime >> time for teaching jobs so administrators will have to make >> decisions quick so if you wait for Job A till tomorrow they >> will probably call you! >> >> Susanne >> >> On 7/11/13, Help new teacher wrote: >>> Interviewed for a teaching position last Wednesday for job >>> A. I explained to the principal I received an other offer >>> on Tuesday from job B and need to know what the time frame >>> was. This was never given during the interview. >>> >>> She was very nice and said I would have an answer Wednesday >>> by 1:30. At 9:30 that night I received an email by the >>> principal thanking me for being such a great communicator >>> and a bunch of things have come up and I'll know around >>> 10:30 today.... >>> >>> She wrote such a nice emailing and it seemed positive. >>> >>> It's noon today and no word. >>> >>> What's going on ?? Should I move on? Call again?? I just >>> need to know for my own sanity. >>> >>> Job A is very close to by home. >>> >>> Job B is further away . >>> >>> Job A is where I would love to be. >>> >>> Thanks for your advice

Jul 12, 2013

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Hope to move but looking for jobs in present area....

by Male Sped teacher

Jul 12, 2013

Hello, I'm a special education teacher that has one year of experience in a stand-alone classroom setting of students with cognitive impairments. I was non-renewed at the school I started at for which I'm at peace to be moving on.

I'm looking for jobs in the same immediate area (Location A) but also looking to move back near family out of ...See More

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Susanne Not telling you what to do but please think of the kids. If you get a job with A please try to stay and try again next summer for B. I just don't think it is fair for the kids. I was in a school where teachers got replaced so much the kids became bitter and lost trust in adults. Also not good for another teacher to have to pick up the pieces. If yo...See MoreNot telling you what to do but please think of the kids. If you get a job with A please try to stay and try again next summer for B. I just don't think it is fair for the kids. I was in a school where teachers got replaced so much the kids became bitter and lost trust in adults. Also not good for another teacher to have to pick up the pieces. If you really want a job in B why not move down there now and either stay with friends or take a temp job in a related area. Sounds like your heart is in B. Please remember teaching jobs are hard to come by. If you can't make a long term commitment I would say please don't do that to the kids. I know you have to look out for yourself but you also don't want to have to explain to new jobs why you left after only a month:)

Susanne

On 7/12/13, Male Sped teacher wrote: > Hello, > I'm a special education teacher that has one year of > experience in a stand-alone classroom setting of students > with cognitive impairments. I was non-renewed at the school > I started at for which I'm at peace to be moving on. > > I'm looking for jobs in the same immediate area (Location A) > but also looking to move back near family out of state > (Location B). The issue is school starts in my present area > (A) the first week of August, while in the area I want to > move back to where my family is at starting the first week > of September (B). I'd move now to the out of state area (B) > but I'm wanting to find a full time teaching job before I do > that. Its sort of a ethical dilemma in my mind in that if > I'm offered a job in my present location (A) do I accept and > then in the if later I get a job out of state (B) where I > want one, resign after only a month of work in the present > location? > > While it's not something I prefer to do I'm wondering what > legal issues might arise? OR what others think of this > dilemma? I've been applying for jobs in both locations since > May but have an upcoming interview in location A, present > location on Monday. Thoughts? > > Signed, > Male Special Ed teacher in the south.

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it's almost August On 7/12/13, Male Sped teacher wrote:

It would depend upon your contract - what it says - as to whether there are legal problems or not. But it's almost the first week of August - days away - have you any interviews in Location A?

I'd say your problem is being solved for you and you'll soon to be free to move back home and concen...See More

Jul 22, 2013

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teaching as a career

by James L

Jul 28, 2013

Hi everyone been teaching Sunday school and coaching ymca sports for about 4 years now. I love it and want to make a career out of it. It will take me about 18 months and 20k to finish course work and student teach. I passed both my licensing exams and excited about moving forward. Did I mention Im 48 years old? Is my age going to be an issue? I ju...See More

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J Switch majors now. Don't waste time and money getting a teaching degree. NO jobs unless you are related to someone.

On 7/29/13, James L wrote: > On 7/29/13, Lynn wrote: >> On 7/28/13, James L wrote: >> >>> Hi everyone been teaching Sunday school and coaching ymca >> >>> sports for about 4 years now. I...See More

Aug 6, 2013

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TheTRUTH On 7/28/13, James L wrote:

> Hi everyone been teaching Sunday school and coaching ymca

> sports for about 4 years now. I love it and want to make a

> career out of it. It will take me about 18 months and 20k

> to finish course work and student teach. I passed both my

> licensing exams and...See More

Oct 31, 2013

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5 Classroom Tips for a New School Year

by Marvin Marshall in Teachers.Net Gazette

Aug 8, 2013

Take 5 minutes of your time to read 5 important tips that will help you launch a successful school year! (Click below.)

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Is the Career Changer Program for me? Former Fed Employee

by Mark Tauber

Aug 13, 2013

I'm looking to chat with a recent career changer from federal govt service to teaching. Particularly someone from State Department if possible. just want to hear about your experience and whether it might be a good fit for me.

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5 Sites Busy Educators Need to Know About

by Marjan Glavac in Teachers.Net Gazette

Aug 18, 2013

5 Sites Busy Educators Need to Know About

Once again Marjan Glavac comes through with this month's 5 best sites for educators:

1. 101 Things You Can Do The First Three Weeks Of Class (Teachers, Gr. 4-12) 2. 7 Basic Classroom Rules to Manage Your Classroom Effectively (Teachers, Gr. 4-12) 3. Laura Candler’s Back To School Resourc...See More

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How to conduct an awesome Open House, and more!

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Aug 19, 2013

Dozens of ideas to make back-to-school run smoothly, produce a welcoming & efficient classroom atmosphere, and catapult Open House out of the realm of ordinary. Contributors include Harry and Rosemary, Sue Gruber, Bill Page, Marv Marshall and teachers like you!

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Easy lego project to keep the kids busy

by Lori Anderson

Aug 20, 2013

Hey everyone!

Here is a project I did in the late spring with the littleones. I have been using lego sets from pleygo.com to get the kids to work in groups on lego creations. Its great, the kids loved it!

I have been using lego creator series...easy to build and the kids can play with their creation after.

Lori

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