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I've never heard of someone needing references to transfer within a district. They've already hired you once.
Maybe check with HR to see if there's any expedited application for current employees? I know in my district all we have to do is submit an interest letter for internal postings.
One of my colleagues reached out to an AP she had worked with on a committee, and they were happy to help. If you’ve been on a leadership team, coached, or served on a district committee, someone from those experiences might be a great reference.
I think a professional 1-1 conversation is always the way to go! I think any administrator who doesn’t want to see you grow as an educator and try something new when you feel ready probably has absolutely no business being an administrator!
Your district sounds huge though, mine is so small. I’ve come to realize the experiences are vastly different. Someone from a huge district weigh in - is it wild to ask for a 1-1 meeting with an administrator?
Good advice! Be up front and have a face to face conversation. At one time if one wanted to transfer within a building or district, it was a letter/email stating i heresy or within a building a principal could just make it happen. Now, it is an official application with reference checks and interview process. Makes it more professional and less ‘good old boy/friend’ system.
I recommend not worrying about what your principal thinks about you looking to change jobs (in district, no less), because they would drop your school like a hot rock if a better position came along, so it would be hypocritical (and selfish) for them to give you a hard time about it.
It wasn't like this 30 years ago, but these days administrators rarely stay in one position for more than 5 years or so (to the detriment of their schools, imho).
When I applied to other positions in my district, I asked my AP to write my reference. I can't stand my principal and I know she wouldn't write me a decent reference.
I recommend talking to your principal if you have a good relationship with them. You can explain that you are considering a change, though nothing is set in stone. Principals understand that teachers come and go! No good leader would pass judgment on you for exploring other professional opportunities. It would also be better in the long run if you maintain a positive relationship with your principal and don’t drop an “I’m leaving” bomb at the last minute. You may need their reference again at some point.