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mrhtbd
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Yesterday, I got a call from the school district I want to work in for a High School Biology Teaching Position.
This school has over 3000 students and is about a half mile from my house. I have been getting additional degree's and certifications over the past seven years specifically to get into this district. They have higher than the national average scores on state and standard assessments, great sports programs, and a high acceptance to good colleges, but, it was for a 6-month sub position with no guarantee of permanent employment. I had to decline the offer.
The fact they called me was a very good sign, because it is extremely difficult to get into this district, but I explained to the lady that I have a permanent full-pay position and have just 3 months left to get my permanent teaching certification, that I would love to take the opportunity, but with a family, it wasn't the frugal thing to do. Damn.
On a good note, I dropped a few names and explained that I had gone on this path under the advice of one of her associates six years earlier and mentioned her name.
Fortunately, she was very responsive to this and said she would let the person know (who happens to be the person who does the permanent hires) that she spoke to me and would keep my resume handy.
Wow, if I can just get through this Spring, in good standing, so I can get my permanent certification and get the hell out of here. Just the hope of getting a job there is promising enough to keep my head up for just a little longer.
This school has over 3000 students and is about a half mile from my house. I have been getting additional degree's and certifications over the past seven years specifically to get into this district. They have higher than the national average scores on state and standard assessments, great sports programs, and a high acceptance to good colleges, but, it was for a 6-month sub position with no guarantee of permanent employment. I had to decline the offer.
The fact they called me was a very good sign, because it is extremely difficult to get into this district, but I explained to the lady that I have a permanent full-pay position and have just 3 months left to get my permanent teaching certification, that I would love to take the opportunity, but with a family, it wasn't the frugal thing to do. Damn.
On a good note, I dropped a few names and explained that I had gone on this path under the advice of one of her associates six years earlier and mentioned her name.
Fortunately, she was very responsive to this and said she would let the person know (who happens to be the person who does the permanent hires) that she spoke to me and would keep my resume handy.
Wow, if I can just get through this Spring, in good standing, so I can get my permanent certification and get the hell out of here. Just the hope of getting a job there is promising enough to keep my head up for just a little longer.
