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

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.

Prayers on the way!

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

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

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

Prayers sent your way!

Sending prayers and positive thoughts to you!

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.

Sending along prayers and good wishes for you, Anne.

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

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.

Lillycat and Phesina, thank you for your encouraging words.

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Originally Posted by phesina

Sending along prayers and good wishes for you, Anne.

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

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. :):love:

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.....