Non tenured teacher contract not renewed after 3 years. Feel relief but also sad to leave the kids. I feel I’m not the only one, any suggestions?

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It happened to me too. It’s sucks, but it usually ends up being for the best. I was really unhappy with my previous district but was so determined to get to the point of tenure that it was devastating to find out I wasn’t renewed. Turned out I didn’t realize how miserable I was there until I moved to a new district where I was more supported and the job was way more enjoyable and I got tenure quickly. This may be a blessing in disguise!

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I had that happen to me a few years back. It turned out to be the best thing that could have happened. I was not happy there. I moved to a different school and I can honestly say my worst day has been better than my best day at the previous school. If you want to stick with it, find a place you can love. There may be another school that needs you more.

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Same here, 25 years.
Maybe this is your situation, it is mine.
If you advocated for your students, but your advocacy was costing or would cost the district money, some districts would want you gone. The district would have trouble finding cause, so this is the district solution. In other words as a special education teacher you did your job, you took care of your students, and you became a Financial liability.
The reality in public education is money talks and are most needful students walk.

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I have to work in one of the most difficult districts in terms of the people, the power and the lack of support and downright nastiness that goes on among everyone but they can't keep teachers because of this so most people are retained. I can imagine how awful that feels. Try to look at it as fresh start. If they are making cuts, and you haven't worked there long, then you are the first to go. Special Education teachers are needed everywhere. So sorry to hear this though. Good vibes coming your way for a great new job!

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Ugh, I totally understand. Have you applied anywhere else?

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Sorry about that! Have you contemplated what you want to do next?

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Once I find out the reasons I’ll think about the next step. I just don’t understand why they didn’t give me a chance to resign. The evaluation are good, no complaints.

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Sad…that you aren’t being told the truth. Happened to me, too.

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I never thought about leaving earlier at least for the kids

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You seem like a passionate teacher, and I'm sure the kids appreciate and value you!

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Not yet, I’m not even sure if I want to continue to work as a sped teacher

Thanks to all of you for the support. I don’t even know if I can apply in the same district. I didn’t mention that I’m not in the union. The letter came from the superintendent. I requested a written explanation of the reasons and I’m thinking about talking to the board.

I was also allowed to reapply in the same district but it might be good to try somewhere else. I thought I wanted to quit teaching when I wasn’t renewed, but I gave it more shot and realized it wasn’t teaching that I hated, it was just my previous district. Might help to give you perspective on what you’re unhappy with, the job or the district?

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Are you staying to end of school year?

It's very understandable to feel that way. You gotta go for what's best for you though. If you made a mark on those kids, then they are 100% going to remember you, don't worry too much

I’m sorry that you’re going through this. I’m certain that you’ll be able to find another teaching position somewhere else, but if you’re interested in changing careers, now is a really good time. There are many companies out there that desperately want to hire teachers because of the education and skill set we have. Many of these positions are work from home. For example, we lost a teacher from our school just this week because she got a work from home job with an insurance company making $140,000.00 a year with plenty of room to move up. It might be worth it to see what else is out there. Myself, I’m 23 years in, so I’m not going anywhere, but if I were young and non-tenured, I’d definitely look into other opportunities.

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