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FINAL BLOG POST - OUR "DAILY TRIPLE" (DUE 12/1).
This week I would like you to use your imagination. You have just won the lottery and will leave your teaching post immediately to travel around the world. As you leave your keys you meet your replacement. You are asked to give this new teacher just ONE piece of advice. What would that be, and why? Enjoy your world expedition!

Blog Post - Week 7
This past week in my own teaching I felt a little disconnected which prompts my question to you, "What was the moment (or moments) when I felt most disconnected or disengaged as a teacher - the moment(s) I said to myself, I'm just going through the motions here?"

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 6
For the past couple of weeks you have experienced asynchronous online learning (doing modules by yourself). Previously this semester you have experienced synchronous online learning (all together in the Collaborate room). Which do you think is more effective and why do you think that? Which do you like better, and why?

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 5
This week we have what we call "open mic." You can write a post about anything related to your teaching that you would like responses from your classmates.

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 4
Here is this week's question: "What was the event that most took me surprise this week - and event that shook me up, caught me off guard, gave me a jolt, or made me unexpectedly happy?"

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 3
Please write a post about the following question, "In thinking about my past week teaching what is one thing I would do differently, and why?"

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 2
Please write a post about the following question, " In thinking about my teaching activities this past week, of what do I feel most proud? Why?"

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 1
Describe something you used in your program in the first weeks of school that you learned in the summer NTI program. How did it work? Did it get you off to a stronger start than last year?

Saturday, September 8, 2007

Career Opportunity

Hello team:
I need some input from you on a possible career change. A colleague of mine has informed me of a Video Broadcast position that may become open in another school system. The teacher who was in the position was rushed to the hospital last week with contractions and is not due until December. However, I love the school where I am because it is 5 minutes from my home, there is room for growth next year, and the staff seems to be nice thus far. However, I don't have my own classroom since I am a stellar sub and make half of a teachers salary. I am uncertain just what to do should I be offered the position? I think the chances of me getting the position are high since they are in a bind right now without a video broadcast teacher and not knowing when she will be able to return to work. Should I accept the offer if I get it or just stay put? The option of moving to another school system (3o min. drive for me and getting to know a new staff doesn't appeal to me, but I do want my own classroom. Confused??

3 comments:

Connie said...

Hi Victoria,
Well, this is a nice dilemma to have! Two good jobs!

Whenever I have a tough decision to make, I get a piece of paper and draw a vertical line down the middle. On one side I list all the pros. On the other side I list all the cons. This helps me to make a decision that is right for me.

One of the best benefits of staying where you are is you are so close to home. That would be a big plus on the pro side for me. I don't like driving and being in traffic. So being 5 minutes from home would be a major factor to consider.

You can also use this year to build up your program and sell it to administration. I bet next year, as your program grows, you would have your own clssroom/studio if it's possible within your building.

But make your pros and cons list. And study it for a while. And pray about your decision too. I find that is very helpful for me. I hope it will be helpful to you too.

Good luck with your decision!
Connie

Jessie H said...

This is a tough one. I think that you should definitely follow-up on the job prospect at the other school to feel out whether or not a position will open there or not. I also suggest that you approach the principal of the school where you work now, and try to get some definitive idea of whether or not a position will open there next year. If it looks like a position will definitely open up at YOUR school next year, and your principal is interested in hiring you for that position, then I would stay put.

Mortissa said...

Well Victoria, I would take the job. Sometimes we get comfortable where we are, but this is something that you really want. I was the collaborative teacher for special ed my first year and I was miserable. I loved my school and staff, but was frustrated because I was limited to what I could do. I didn't have my own classroom and felt that I wanted more. When the position I have now came open, I wanted it but was afraid because I was leaving the people I knew and I really liked them. Now I am really happy with my positon. The people I work with are all great and we get along well. Step out on faith. It will be just fine.