Consequences of LCPS teacher resigning mid-year when under contract?
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Anonymous
+1, Why medicate yourself when you can just leave and resolve the problem? |
Anonymous
And how will the school resolve the problem of a teaching vacancy in the middle of the year, causing a loss of continuity with students falling behind? They're called CONTRACTS for a reason. |
Anonymous
I don't know, maybe one of the know it all admins or special Ed directors can come in and show us all how to manage a class with safety issues? Or maybe they can resolve the issues that make teachers leave? Either way, since there's no clause or consequence for quitting early in the actual contract, we'll never know. My school cannot find a long term sub for my former class. This class is known across the district and no one is willing to take it. |
Anonymous
Proper school leadership would have contingency plans. And if they don’t, we’ll, maybe that’s why we’re in this situation to begin with? As for contracts: LOL. They can fire me anytime they want for anything they want, so that’s some contract. Also, in many districts what you’re signing is intent and not an actual contract. Go ask a labor attorney how well these hold up when challenged (spoiler: not well! They’re banging on you, not having the courage or resources to question them). |
Anonymous
In better times schools have been known to reassign or cut positions at the start of the year. It’s more of an assignment letter than a contract and it’s subject to change |
Anonymous
Why bother to honor a commitment that you made? That's so Gen X. |
Anonymous
Employers have never had to honor commitments to employees- they can act with impunity— but labor is supposed to STFU and smell the glove? I hope you like the taste of boot. |
Anonymous
Hi troll. When my safety is at risk, when I have advocated multiple times to solve the issue, when it is still a safety issue months later, then no, I'm not honoring that commitment. My district did not keep their commitment to me either. Just like a woman leaving an abusive marriage, I left my job. But go on, keep attempting to shame me. |
Anonymous
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DP. Teacher, but not in LCPS. Personally I would stay and tough it out for the next few months but ONLY because it's often harder to jump in mid year.
My school has recently just hired someone from who quit midyear (about 5 years ago) because we've had a few leaving mid year ourselves. There is virtually no punishment or consequence to leaving midyear. Schools are desperate. If you don't believe me, take a look at these other posters demanding you stay in a job. Many adults do not tolerate that type of treatment and are jumping ship. |
Anonymous
The OP’s physical safety is not at risk. Being unhappy is not dangerous. I wish young people had any tolerance for discomfort whatsoever. Good luck with your life PP. Bet people are lining up to date you and hire you. |
Anonymous
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Can't speak to the OP's situation. But in my situation, my safety was continually threatened as well as the safety of my other students. And you're right, no one is lining up to date me. I've been happily married for more than 20 years and nearing retirement. People and companies have been lining up to hire me however. I have extensive training and success in teaching and I am in demand.
I can't tell you how surprised I have been at offers. All those years of feeling like I was stuck and hey, the 2020's come along and teachers are no longer stuck. |
Anonymous
| He should be able to put in notice. Like a month. Contact HR. |