In last Friday's post I wrote:
Things should settle in a week or two. The first couple weeks are always a bit like this. At least I haven't been stuck with a vacant class yet. I kind of want to avoid that this year if I can.
I spoke too loudly...
When I had a gig for the first day of school, I figured I was safe. Then I deliberately accepted an assignment on the second day of school for a class that had a teacher attached. And when I called that Friday for an assignment this past Monday, I took the class that was technically vacant, but they had hired a teacher who was due to start on Tuesday.
I was safe. I thought...
On Monday as I checked out, I was informed that the teacher they hired was for a different English class. Not the one I was covering. The class I was due to cover for just Monday and Tuesday was vacant, and was going to be vacant for a bit.
(They were supposedly conducting interviews that day. As of this writing, they have not hired someone.)
I mean... Really? Crap!
Now, I could have just walked away. I could have. Perhaps I should. But, it's like I ended up there for a reason. Maybe?
So, fine. I called the sub caller to say that I would remain in the vacant English class until they hire someone (or until my 30 days are up).
Just when I thought I was out, I got pulled back in.
Yep. You totally jinxed yourself there. And at the risk of making things worse (knock on wood that I won't...), I hope they hire someone soon!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, crap like that always happens like that. But that is a great way of looking at it, you being there for a reason.
ReplyDeleteI mean, it's easier than it has been in the past. And the rumor is now that someone has been hired, and we're just waiting on paperwork. Fingers crossed.
DeleteOh my! Do you sometimes feel as if you're in the grip of a malevolent octopus?
ReplyDeleteSometimes. Yeah, sometimes, yes.
DeleteYep you jinxed it.
ReplyDeleteI did. I walked right into it.
DeleteSounds like a well organized place! XD
ReplyDeleteOh, the curse of school district has your life!
ReplyDeleteIt does. Sigh.
DeleteOoh, so close! But you did really well with your students last year, so I bet you'll do the same. I'm hoping you can use the same materials from last year? Save on the prep time!
ReplyDeleteVacant class= creative time. Is that correct. Or wishfully thinking.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
Vacant class? So you just sit there looking at empty chairs? Ughh, I hope you brought your knitting needles.
ReplyDeleteVacant, as in they haven't hired a teacher for the position, so the class is full of kiddos and no lesson plans. Not boring. Stressful.
DeleteCrochet time? Finish the octopus hat? But seriously, maybe there is a reason. Let's hope it works out for you.
ReplyDeleteNope, no crochet time. Scramble time. Must figure out what to teach, and then spend the period teaching. Then the grading. And figuring out what's coming. It's a lot.
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