after you sign a contract to teach in iowa how long do you have to break the contract?

Answer 1

Hi!

Each contract usually has two sections that, when combined, will provided you with the answer you are looking for, as each contract is unique... and even a single state's teachers contracts may all be personalized depending upon your specific situation.

First, check the section called "Term". This section will tell you the specifics on how long the contract is going to last.

Second, check the section called "Termination". Obviously, this section deals with how a contract might end. There are two types of termination: "termination for breach/cause" and "termination for convenience". You are looking for "termination for convenience". Termination for convenience is the section that will tell you what termination scenarios are allowed at your whim, whereas "termination for cause" will list the situations that constitute a problem which has the effect of terminating the contract.

Additionally, even with a contract, most employment situations are "at will", which means that the contract will specific the terms under which, if you stay employed, the parties must abide. But because of "at will employment", you can probably terminate the agreement at any time and for any reason.

What you need to watch out for (and what a previous answerer alluded to) is that there might be some sort of penalty for termination. This could be a financial penalty (ie: you don't get your last paycheck), or could be a hardship penalty (you can't return to work in that district again)... it just all depends upon the specifics of the language in the contract itself.

Good luck!

Answer 2

you don't have a grace period on this type of contract! once signed by both parties it's a legal contract!

Answer 3

WHAT DOES IT SAY IN THE CONTRACT?

Answer 4

just quit who cares what they say r they really going to take you to court if you quit that will just cost them alot of money and they'll be screwed.