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contract question for teachers?

I signed an agreement to accept a teaching position as a middle school reading specialist (even though it was not my first choice). last week i was offered a high school fcs position so i told the other school I was turning down the offer from their school. The principals wished me well, but the woman in charge of the program I was teaching says that I could be held to my agreement. But also said I needed to turn in a letter of resigination. What are the ramifications if I back out (besides not working in their district–am glad to leave anyway!)? Please help! If you have been in a situation like this before, please tell me what to expect. My new principal also told me that they told her I had signed but said nothing about holding me to it. And the personel director in the new district said they would TRY to help if something came up. Is this similar to getting fired (they are mad I am the bad guy) or am I really going to have to teach there?

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jateef

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They legally can hold you to it, but they won’t. I’ve signed a contract before, and then found another job. They are just annoyed, because now their staffing isn’t all lined up, and they have to scramble.

You will need to put your resignation in writing.

No, you probably won’t be offered a job there again, but leave on pleasant terms, so they can’t bad-mouth you.

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Anonymous
For a contract to be legal there HAS to be an EXCHANGE of valuable consideration. Did you get any money in advance for signing the contract.

I mean they could lose budget money and DROP you before day one!

The only way you’d be liable is if you were a known published author and they advertised you and got the class together based on your presence.

Then they could hold you to it.

If you were just a Jane Doe teacher and they didn’t front you any money, the contract is not a valid contract.

It is a tenative agreement in principal.

You probably should, however, send a letter of resignation.

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eastacademic
Well you are not going to like my answer. I am hoping that it all turns out all right for you.

The principal really does not matter in this issue. It is all about the school board. If you signed a contract, you are to work for that district. Resigning starts the process where the school board must agree to cancel your contract. In extreme cases, where the district has no person to replace you they have been known to refuse to cancel the contract. you then are bound by law to fulfill your contract.

So what can they do? take your new employer to court and in extreme cases petition the state to have your credential revoked.

I know! I couldnt believe it myself. I have a link to two sources for this info. one from a missouri school board and one from texas.

I did see that it is rare for them to do this, I would resign, and hope it all goes smooth.

Good luck, and sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

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