I’ve been in the field of K12 education for 15 years.

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October 28,2022 at 3:19PM UTC

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I’ve been in the field of K12 education for 15 years. It’s bad right now. Kids and staff are melting down from all of the stress of the last couple years. Administration is responding by tightening screws and writing teachers up for trivial things. On top of that, the district administration is doing things I know are illegal and I can’t turn a blind eye when it’s part of my responsibilities. So I’m not very popular. I’m in a very high demand field in education and found four job listings online that fit my skills and license and that pay twice what I make. They are remote positions and im very tempted to apply. Here’s the thing though, it is considered taboo to leave in the middle of a school year. I’d love to hear everyone’s thoughts on this and especially other teachers. I feel like im screwing a lot of people by leaving, but right now im the one feeling screwed.

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AnonymousOctober 28,2022 at 3:37PM UTC
Not taboo at all. You do what you must to protect yourself, your sanity, and most importantly, your mental health.
AnonymousOctober 28,2022 at 3:38PM UTC
t can’t hurt to apply.
Deal with the rest when you get an offer.
AnonymousOctober 28,2022 at 4:20PM UTC
You need to put your health and well-being first, and good for you for not turning a blind eye to illegal activity. Education administration needs to wake up. I just quit a teaching job after only six weeks and have zero regrets.
Jill L. FergusonOctober 28,2022 at 5:36PM UTC
Apply. See what happens. A sub can take on your role if you leave. The only thing you can control is how you care for yourself. Be open to opportunities and see what transpires. (And keep us posted as we are rooting for you.)
AnonymousOctober 28,2022 at 8:13PM UTC
10 years ago maybe, but now, teachers are quitting at any point in the year. The schools somehow manage to stay open. I know there is an element of guilt involved, but it passes. You need to do what’s right for you personally. The school district is doing what’s right for them!
Jacqueline CutlerOctober 29,2022 at 3:58PM UTC
If you feel screwed and have offers, I would leave. If this is a public school, which I am guessing since you said district administration, and there's malfeasance, then turn let the statewide newspaper know. You could also let the state auditor know.
Heather CutlerOctober 29,2022 at 4:30PM UTC
Not your problem to backfill your position, that’s a management issue.
AnonymousOctober 29,2022 at 9:08PM UTC
That’s absolutely correct. And if they are turning the screws on their employees to the point where they are walking out of the building with little notice, that is a reflection on THEM. NOT the employee. Something’s got to give.