Bummed Out

[Mrs_Baze]

So today I found out conclusively that I am NOT getting my old job back. I taught high school science, and as last year was my first year, I only signed a one-year contract. Everyone here gets a notice of non-renewal their first few years, so I had no problems with that. But today I found out that they selected someone else for my old position. There is still another position for the same job, but at the other high school; however I don't have high hopes for getting that job. And, being 34 weeks pregnant and due the second week of school, I have a LOT of preparing to do in a very short amount if time. It is an unspoken tradition of our school district to wait until the very last minute to hire, so even if they do end up selecting me, I won't have enough time to get ready and I will probably have to decline the job.

Money will be very tight for the next year or so, so naturally I just want to go out and spend money. I want to get my nails done, buy a nice maternity dress, spend forever on my make up and go out to dinner at an expensive restaurant. Stupid brain!

My husband thinks I should fight the decision based on discrimination because I'm pregnant; I am too close to depression to want to think about it. My old principal had reasons for not rehiring me, but they were stupid reasons: namely, too many kids failed my class (oh, I'm sorry, I didn't realize I had to pass slackers who never did any work, or rarely showed up to class!) And she wasn't "feeling it" when I did my interview (which consisted of 4 questions, 3 of which were about my department and what we spent our time doing. The principal wanted us to collaborate on performance and content objectives, but we were under orders from the district to clean out our stock rooms. We figured the safety of our working and learning environment was top priority). What do y'all think?

Thanks for letting me get that out.

[havincinco]

I teach phys ed for a small Catholic school and will be due November. But I have the luxury of bringing the baby if need be, everyone understands. Legally, it doesnt sound like a win, if you looked to pursue it that way. But science is always a tough subject for many students.  I would totally do the tutoring even while on maternity leave for extra cash.  

[PhysicsMommy]

I'm a high school physics teacher in AZ I don't know what science you teach but out here all science teachers are in high demand.  If possible I would definitely try another district and possibly I. The future try to get a cert in a couple different sciences to give you options (I'm certified in bio and physics just for the flexibility).  As far as fighting the decision you could argue both your points to district but honestly depending on your state you don't have much to stand on being a firstyear teacher unless you have proof it was bebecause of your pregnancy like an email or something she said.  Her in AZ they can pretty much get rid of you for any reason so they can always find a reason.

You could always look into online or in person tutoring for extra money there are lots of websites like wyzantz and tutuor . Com. Good luck

[Sofronia]

:( wishing you luck

[shastas84]

What about applying to a different district? Or a private school? Idk about where you are but here private schools run about 3 weeks behind public schools. Hope it gets better soon.