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I'm a teacher who just started a new job this year. I'm finding out it's not exactly what I wanted. It's making me very uncomfortable, very anxious, and depressed. I would still like to stay in education, but not at this district or school (public). My question is will I have legal problems leaving? I want to keep my license intact if possible, and I would stay at the school for the 60 days. I know it's early in the year, but I can just tell this place will not work for me. Just wondering whats the process and procedure?
ron/nj This question has come up a few different times. Of course you can give the required 60 days but it sounds like you want to leave ASAP. With the present job market, they will fill your postition immediately. The district isn't going to waste their time with legal matters if you break the contract. So just give a week or two notice and move on. Good...See More
Sep 21, 2011
Good to go Leaving is not the issue. You give your 60 day notice and if they would like the new teacher to start sooner than 60 days, you can agree or not agree to it. There won't be any issue finding a new teacher these days no matter what the subject or level. There are no legal issues regarding your license. If the school is as messed up as it appears, the...See More
Sep 25, 2011


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