if you find something better?
2006-07-11 16:30:44 · 12 answers · asked by Venus 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
No sarcasm, I really don't know because I am not experienced.
2006-07-11 16:33:53 · update #1
You have to tender a resignation and it will not go over well. Since you are technically employed there, you would need to include that on all future applications. Omit it and you risk being fired without warning if it is ever discovered. It will not look good long term, so if you got a better offer, talk it over with the place you want to work, and then see if they will support your ditching the other. If they are in different geographic locations, use that as an excuse, saying your commute was too long, or you had to move or some such stuff, but only if your new employer is ok with it and you are really SURE you want it. If you leave after one or two years, it will likely kill your marketability as a teacher if you walk on the contract.
2006-07-11 16:35:47 · answer #1 · answered by But why is the rum always gone? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have found a better position (say, a later offer that you would have liked to have been made before you signed on for your current position), then most districts will be understanding and work with you. Since you are a first time teacher, the district you are with may just let you out of your contract. If one were to quit after school started, the district might require that you buy out of your contract (in other words, they'll assess you a rather low monetary penalty). I'd suggest you have a "one time for the life of your career" to do such a thing. It follows you, that you "bought out" or resigned in favor of another job. Not negatively, the first (and hope only) time, but if you do it anymore than once, you'll likely be perceived as undependable, vacilating, or even tempermental.
Advise: If ever as a teacher you feel you want to resign, don't do so until you are given an exit interview by your district officials. (They don't want to loose good teachers and will sincerely try to find out what could be done to make you change your mind.) Don't resign at the school at which you are employed. Instead, be sure you let teacher union officials KNOW that you plan to resign and when. They will help set up the exit interview and attend to help you with it. Don't ever just say to the principal that you want to quit. Often times, principals can be real horses' patoots and just accept a resignation without really caring about your reasons. Afterwards their references may not be so great.
Anyhow, re. your situation, since you've just started and district's can really take their time about getting back to you, you're probably in a pretty safe situation. Just explain that something else more favorable to you came along after you'd signed on, and that if at all possible, could you be let out of or buy out of your contract. Even if you aren't a teacher's union member yet, they will still guide you on what to do. Don't appear to be disappointed with your current position, just explain that the other job is what you really have been wanting. You can e-mail me if you'd like. I can give you some really helpful insights on teaching.
2006-07-11 17:05:38 · answer #2 · answered by The Invisible Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a lawyer but if I heard this case and was asked to make a fair decision I would say: A contract agreed upon and signed by two(2) parties is a binding contract and cannot be changed unless both parties agree. So the school should continue to pay you the same for the remainder of the year. Next year you should expect a lower salary when it comes contract time.
2016-03-15 22:49:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to check with the state department of education where you accepted the contract. I know Maryland allow teachers to break their contracts on or before July 15th.
2006-07-11 16:40:29 · answer #4 · answered by Janet L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a contract, you signed means you are willing to be bound by it. Have to pay early termination charge. I know someone who back out halfway, she just need to pay some charges.
2006-07-11 16:35:09 · answer #5 · answered by ID t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each state has different laws. Check with your state's teachers' association or union.
2006-07-11 16:35:13 · answer #6 · answered by jayfer1976 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...the contract is basically what the school district is offering you for the position. No one can force you to work for them.
If you found a better position take it...but notify the first school soon so they can hire your replacement
2006-07-11 16:49:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, yes you can. But you will never get the opportunity to have it re-instated. It is not looked upon favorably but things happen and you have to do what is best for you. Hope this is correct information for your location and that it helps.
2006-07-11 16:35:27 · answer #8 · answered by Roy M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not legally! You can always walk away but you face the possobility of a lawsuit and/or losing your license to teach!
2006-07-11 16:36:26 · answer #9 · answered by Jimmy Pete 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would ask your teacher's union if you have one.
2006-07-11 16:34:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋