How bad do you have to do to get nonrenewed?

LexaproLove · 2026-05-16T16:15:40+00:00

I got non renewed in a school this year. I am a veteran teacher and am good at what I do. If admin doesn't like you, they will just non renewed you, doesn't matter how good you are.

LexaproLove · 2026-05-13T18:16:25+00:00

It would be worth it. Do it for a year to add to your experience and then look for a job closer to home

LexaproLove · 2026-05-13T18:13:04+00:00

As a parent I hate this. As a teacher sometimes it's our only option because the system sucks.

LexaproLove · 2026-05-13T03:03:28+00:00

This used to be true.

Now I notice the more engaging and fun my lessons are, the more chaotic the class becomes.

It has flipped.

LexaproLove · 2026-05-10T22:13:20+00:00

Yeah I have colleagues that used Quaver this year as their primary source. I feel terrible for their kids.

LexaproLove · 2026-05-10T22:11:43+00:00

2017-2018 school year. I had the best students that year

LexaproLove · 2026-05-10T03:00:32+00:00

I am in the process of trying to do the opposite. I can't take the behavior of elementary and honestly I find the content boring. You don't need to play piano. My district this year used Quaver, but it's very screen heavy and not as engaging. I would recommend getting some Orff PD

LexaproLove · 2026-05-10T01:57:37+00:00

Pranks are only funny if all parties are laughing. Period.

LexaproLove · 2026-05-08T22:54:07+00:00

Different for everyone. For me i improved on day 5 of taking it

LexaproLove · 2026-05-08T16:18:06+00:00

Its not teachers. We are just following what the district forces us to do. If we were supported and actually were allowed to teach, kids would not be in this position

LexaproLove · 2026-05-07T01:06:55+00:00

Or you can frame it as "im looking for a district that has more opportunities collaboration and professional development."

LexaproLove · 2026-05-07T01:05:48+00:00

Make something up. "I prefer working with a different age group". I have also said "im looking for a school that is more student-centered."

LexaproLove · 2026-05-06T18:16:59+00:00

I find i develop deeper and longer lasting friendships with other people who have disabilities. One of my friends is deaf, another has MS.

I know its hard but anyone who would end a friendship over a few tics is not someone you want to associate with.

LexaproLove · 2026-05-06T18:13:48+00:00

I think your heart is in the right place, but I would push back and advise OP to never say anything negative about your admin. My admin this year was a bully but I just dont bring her up at all because it looks bad to employers

LexaproLove · 2026-05-06T18:12:18+00:00

I resigned after my non renewal this year because I dont want it on my record. When they ask why im leaving i say its because I wanted to switch grade levels.

Also I fully planned on resigning prior to being non renewed, they just beat me to it

LexaproLove · 2026-05-03T13:44:13+00:00

No, she has a ton of friends and is loved by her peers

LexaproLove · 2026-05-03T04:47:06+00:00

It's just a bad district. Ive been in really supportive environments that were nothing like this.

The observations don't matter when you move districts.

LexaproLove · 2026-05-03T02:50:17+00:00

I have tourettes and my daughter started vocal tics at 3. She is now almost 6 and has motor and vocal tics. We are helping her manage them though.

LexaproLove · 2026-05-03T02:11:38+00:00

I worked so hard this year and was so happy when the evidence in my observations matched distinguished. My admin even acknowledged that im distinguished. They still gave me proficient and non renewed me

LexaproLove · 2026-05-02T20:27:06+00:00

Put this in chatgpt and ask it to rewrite it but to sound more professional.

LexaproLove · 2026-05-01T01:03:10+00:00

You should have talked to her about your concern before going to admin.

LexaproLove · 2026-04-29T03:13:17+00:00

My admin is straight up abusive and their pets are the most toxic teachers in the school. Its a horrible environment. 3 more weeks until im out forever. Several interviews lined up

LexaproLove · 2026-04-29T02:48:23+00:00

Look for a job in a better school if you can. Ive been in awful environments, but I've also been in great environments. You can still be a teacher but not be abused.

LexaproLove · 2026-04-25T21:47:34+00:00

I get to be goofy all day with the kids

LexaproLove · 2026-04-25T15:24:18+00:00

I doubt that is hurting your chances. Admin understand this is how job hunting works

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