LifeSkillsPlease
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I was selected for NFO at the most recent board with a tentative ship date of November.
I am a high school science teacher and some issues within the district and my school itself have made me realize that November is too soon. My recruiter told me not to put anything in the “unavailable until” box, but I now realize I should have, my fault. Issues include:
My recruiter says I am free to write a letter and request a new date. My principal is also writing a letter as well.
My hope is for after December, as mid-year college graduates are always trying to get hired at schools, and so a better chance to find my replacement. My principal understands that if I get an extension, no matter how long, I MUST go at that time.
While I am excited to go to OCS and begin this next chapter, I also sense of duty towards my school and mainly my students. I would hate to leave them without a teacher for months. However, should my request get rejected, I will report in November of course.
Does anyone have advice as to how to go about this letter? Anyone been through something similar?
I am a high school science teacher and some issues within the district and my school itself have made me realize that November is too soon. My recruiter told me not to put anything in the “unavailable until” box, but I now realize I should have, my fault. Issues include:
- Teacher shortage district wide, roughly 140 at the start of the school year last week. I didn’t know of this until after my package was submitted.
- My school has been unable to hire an empty science position, let alone a replacement for myself.
- I am the only person qualified at my school to teach the certain upper level chemistry courses that I do (Diploma Programme level for those familiar with IB)
- Leaving close to 200 students with no teacher for months. Class sizes are already 40+
My recruiter says I am free to write a letter and request a new date. My principal is also writing a letter as well.
My hope is for after December, as mid-year college graduates are always trying to get hired at schools, and so a better chance to find my replacement. My principal understands that if I get an extension, no matter how long, I MUST go at that time.
While I am excited to go to OCS and begin this next chapter, I also sense of duty towards my school and mainly my students. I would hate to leave them without a teacher for months. However, should my request get rejected, I will report in November of course.
Does anyone have advice as to how to go about this letter? Anyone been through something similar?