Got a part-time job! First day of the rest of my life! Need some pawsitive thoughts!

[mrspunkysmom]

There are two job openings for a math teacher. Both are temporary, one is a long term substitute position with the district I left, the other is with a one-semester full time position with benefits with another district. I didn't send my interest letters until Friday, so I hope it is not too late.

Either one of these will extend my savings for a few months before I have to move. Working can also help rebuild my reputation. I'll tell y'all more about my plans for the future in a little bit.

[Karen]

Prayers on the way!

[phesina]

Prayers for you, Anne, that something good comes of this for you!

[mrspunkysmom]

Thank you, I'm asking all of my friends to put positive thoughts out there!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way. I hope things start looking up for you.

[robinh]

Prayers sent your way!

[Felicia's Mom]

Sending prayers and positive thoughts to you!

[mrspunkysmom]

I had two phone calls today for jobs. One was from a district that is interviewing for the substitute pool. Interesting in that it was supposed to be a few more weeks until they started the initial interviews. Tuesday @ 1:30

The principal at a school that has a long term sub job called and left a message. I called back but he hasn't returned the call. I sent an email this evening. This is in the district that I left.

I haven't heard from the other district.

Wish me luck.

Edit. I just checked the other district (full time one semester only) and the position has been filled. I was too late. Drats.

[phesina]

Sending along prayers and good wishes for you, Anne.

[Lillycat]

........keep trying......something will turn up.....just do not give up.....sending positive thoughts!

[mrspunkysmom]

I had the district interview and the lady sent me right to one of the high schools to meet the substitute liaison. Because of my 25 years of experience, I don't have to attend the normal training classes. Financial paperwork is all filled out. The business manager was helpful, too, with planning for my retirement. It appears I have to work the last 5 years in a permanent position before I actually retire in order to qualify for health and life insurance benefits. So
I can't substitute my way to retirement

It seems they have a shortage of certified substitute teachers and no certified math substitutes. I enjoyed meeting the second lady at the high school. T

The sad part is that this district pays little more than minimum wage for certified substitutes. I am hoping to turn this into an opportunity to get a full time position. In the meantime I will be looking outside the education field for better paying jobs.

It seems that my boss never sent a reference for me. A friend who was also a supervisor sent in a reference. I hope that this new situation as a substitute doesn't get screwed up.

The other long term position person did not call back and the position in another district was already taken. I am assuming I am persona non gratis (sp?) in my old system.

[mrspunkysmom]

Lillycat and Phesina, thank you for your encouraging words.

[cassiesmom]

Sending along prayers and good wishes for you, Anne.

From here too --- fingers and paws crossed and will be praying.

[Alysser]

Hey, at least you got something for the time being! Things are looking up. Really hope you do find something a little more permanent though.

[Lillycat]

I have been there and know what it is like and how you have been feeling....I have been following this thread..I was a teacher also.....I am hoping this works out for you.....remember no matter what.....do not lose the faith....as long as you keep
trying, something will turn up.....