Re: Mid Year Position Opening

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I agree with ILadmin. Almost certainly someone, somewhere, is
going to be abandoning something mid-year to take this position.
It's just a question of whether that 'someone' will be you or
someone else.
You have support from your current employer (assuming HR agrees
with your principal) and we can assume the hiring district is
also aware that anytime a mid-year admin position is filled
there's likely to be someone leaving something else behind. The
main question is simply whether or not YOU are okay with it
yourself. If you are, go for it. If not, sit this one out and try
again next year. Good luck!

On 9/26/11, ILadmin wrote:
> The new district either has an internal person and needed to
> post or is honestly looking for outside candidates knowing a
> person might be leaving another position mid-year.
>
> Having the support, as you wrote, of your current admin should
> be an indicator to the new district of current district's
> willingness to see your professional growth.
>
> Other factors would probably be your personal feelings about
> "abandoning" students. Going into the interview with the
> current district's support and written in a letter may
> alleviate that concern.
>
> Good Luck.
>
> On 9/26/11, Aspiring Asst. Principal wrote:
>> I returned to my teaching position this school year after a
>> long summer spent looking for an Assistant Principal
>> position.
>>
>> I recently found a new posting for an Assistant Principal
>> in a district where I previously applied. I'm guessing that
>> for some reason the person they hired over the summer is
>> not working out as they expected.
>>
>> I want to apply for the position now posted but am
>> concerned how it might look given that I am currently under
>> a teaching contract. My Principal and I have discussed
>> leaving mid year should an opportunity arise and he fully
>> supports this and understands my motives for this
>> situation. I am conflicted and don't want to be seen
>> as "abandoning" my students. I would of course work with
>> whoever is to replace me for a smooth transition.
>>
>> My question is this. How will this be viewed by potential
>> employers and how can I put a positive spin on what may be
>> viewed as a negative situation?

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