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How to I resign now???

by can't take it anymore

Oct 8, 2011

Hello,

I need everyone's 2 cents advice. I am a new teacher in VA, I used to teach in a nearby state with a union, somehow I do not agree with the unstructured methods, curriculum and grading system of this school district. Their forms of assessments really sucks! I can't believe that this is the only time they are using formative and summative assessments, exit tickets etc. Now I know why my child's teacher could nt explain how my child got a B on her report card, and how one test in science is the basis of my child's grade in the report card. This school system requires compulsory departmental meetings after work hours, after school activities and workshops without compensation. The principal and vice principal are allowed to threaten and bully a teacher in a closed door meeting. They assign you at a bus duty spot that cannot be covered by worker's compensation because you are standing on a non-school property, so if you get run over by a car, it's your fault!

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talk to your princ br> > I just want to walk out the door and never return. How do I > file a resignation without them charging me a breach of > contract? I would like to apply to nearby states even if it > means I have to travel 40 to 50 miles away. Once I leave > this VA school system, I will never ever set foot to teach > on any Va public scho...See More

Oct 9, 2011

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can't take it anymore To talk to your princ

Thanks for the advice, that's a good idea.

I don't have a secret, all I have is 15years of teaching experience with certification in esol, special ed, elementary ed, early childhood, reading specialist and gifted, all ranging from prek to middle school. As well as successful coaching and leaderhsip positions ...See More

Oct 10, 2011

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Spotsylvania Joe When I quit the Spotsylvania school district after teaching there for 35 days I just left my badge and key in my desk and walked out. They will find another idiot to replace you in a few days.

On 10/10/11, can't take it anymore wrote: > To talk to your princ > > Thanks for the advice, that's a good idea. > > I don't have a ...See More

Oct 18, 2011

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Only one thing you could have done to improve that exit You should have also left a cheap cd player sitting on the desk on repeat mode playing, "You can take this job and shove it, I ain't working here no more..."

On 10/18/11, Spotsylvania Joe wrote: > When I quit the Spotsylvania school district after teaching there > for 35 days I just left my badge and key in my desk and walked out. &...See MoreYou should have also left a cheap cd player sitting on the desk on repeat mode playing, "You can take this job and shove it, I ain't working here no more..."

On 10/18/11, Spotsylvania Joe wrote: > When I quit the Spotsylvania school district after teaching there > for 35 days I just left my badge and key in my desk and walked out. > They will find another idiot to replace you in a few days. > > > On 10/10/11, can't take it anymore wrote: >> To talk to your princ >> >> Thanks for the advice, that's a good idea. >> >> I don't have a secret, all I have is 15years of teaching >> experience with certification in esol, special ed, elementary >> ed, early childhood, reading specialist and gifted, all ranging >> from prek to middle school. As well as successful coaching and >> leaderhsip positions from my previous schools. For the record >> all the students (from special ed, ell and gifted) and classess I >> handled passed the state test. >> >> It's just that I discovered my teaching values, teaching >> philosophy, leadership/management views and beliefs are >> not "congruent" with this NOVA school district. >> >> >> >> >> On 10/09/11, talk to your princ wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> I just want to walk out the door and never return. How do I >>>> file a resignation without them charging me a breach of >>>> contract? I would like to apply to nearby states even if it >>>> means I have to travel 40 to 50 miles away. Once I leave >>>> this VA school system, I will never ever set foot to teach >>>> on any Va public schools. >>>> >>> >>> Is it that easy to get a teaching job that you could just quit >>> and walk into another job? If it is, please tell me your >>> secret. >>> >>> If I were you, I would just act like everything is fine and >>> stick it out to the end of the school year. >>> >>> If you absolutely can't. Then talk to your principal and tell >>> him you would like to leave at Christmas break. If he says it >>> is ok then the district will not go after you for breach of >>> contract.

Oct 20, 2011

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Leaving NVa! @ I can't take it anymore...I think I know where you teach, and if so, I am in that same boat (and possibly, district). Our county pulled one of its famous "oh, by the ways," and radically changed to a new grading system based on the report cards. Like you, I am hoping to leave after this year. The parents in this county are extremely demanding and...See More@ I can't take it anymore...I think I know where you teach, and if so, I am in that same boat (and possibly, district). Our county pulled one of its famous "oh, by the ways," and radically changed to a new grading system based on the report cards. Like you, I am hoping to leave after this year. The parents in this county are extremely demanding and don't care about you as a person.

Like a poster stated, IF POSSIBLE, stick it out for the rest of the year. If you quit mid-year, it may hurt your chances in the future for future employment. In the meantime, look into other schools, start sending out resumes, and hope for the best. Said county could find another person who is willing to put up with the "abuse," the politics, and other nastiness that takes place here. Best of luck!

On 10/20/11, Only one thing you could have done to improve that exit wrote: > You should have also left a cheap cd player sitting on the desk on > repeat mode playing, "You can take this job and shove it, I ain't > working here no more..." > > > On 10/18/11, Spotsylvania Joe wrote: >> When I quit the Spotsylvania school district after teaching there >> for 35 days I just left my badge and key in my desk and walked out. >> They will find another idiot to replace you in a few days. >> >> >> On 10/10/11, can't take it anymore wrote: >>> To talk to your princ >>> >>> Thanks for the advice, that's a good idea. >>> >>> I don't have a secret, all I have is 15years of teaching >>> experience with certification in esol, special ed, elementary >>> ed, early childhood, reading specialist and gifted, all ranging >>> from prek to middle school. As well as successful coaching and >>> leaderhsip positions from my previous schools. For the record >>> all the students (from special ed, ell and gifted) and classess I >>> handled passed the state test. >>> >>> It's just that I discovered my teaching values, teaching >>> philosophy, leadership/management views and beliefs are >>> not "congruent" with this NOVA school district. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 10/09/11, talk to your princ wrote: >>>> >>>>> >>>>> I just want to walk out the door and never return. How do I >>>>> file a resignation without them charging me a breach of >>>>> contract? I would like to apply to nearby states even if it >>>>> means I have to travel 40 to 50 miles away. Once I leave >>>>> this VA school system, I will never ever set foot to teach >>>>> on any Va public schools. >>>>> >>>> >>>> Is it that easy to get a teaching job that you could just quit >>>> and walk into another job? If it is, please tell me your >>>> secret. >>>> >>>> If I were you, I would just act like everything is fine and >>>> stick it out to the end of the school year. >>>> >>>> If you absolutely can't. Then talk to your principal and tell >>>> him you would like to leave at Christmas break. If he says it >>>> is ok then the district will not go after you for breach of >>>> contract.

Nov 8, 2011

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