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[quote=Anonymous]OP, your first year is going to be HARD no matter where it is.  Doubly so because in FCPS your "foot in the door" schools are usually the rougher ones (I assume you are referencing sandburg since there are only a handful of english vacancies). I started my career in one of those type of middle schools, and when I eventually moved to a more middle class school it felt like a vacation. I am grateful I started in the rougher schools though--it made me a much better teacher. I am more compassionate, creative, and engaging because of my time there. My colleagues who always had "easy" schools are less so, because they never had to be.

Do you have your teaching license? Or are you being hired on a provisional certification?  If the former, take the job, understand that the first 1-5 years are just really, really challenging no matter what, and then once you feel a little more solid feel free to explore other schools in the county. You'll know the content and have strategies and be ready to experience a new school culture.

If you don't have your license, then I am making the assumption that teaching is a backup plan. You got a masters in English and then didn't know what to do.  If that's the case, I'd look at private schools if you pursue teaching, because all the public school stuff while requiring you to take additional licensure coursework is too much.

If you want to chat more, create a throwaway email and I'm happy to reach out with more specifics.[/quote]

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