The Job

I was going to move to California without a job.  Not the best idea, but I was determined.  Applying for jobs with limited internet access this summer was not the easiest.  One day, my brain completely flipped out on me and I applied to every job I possible had the information for.  California has one website that the majority of schools use.  That was ridiculously helpful.  I was great at checking the website but not the best at actually applying.  This day in July, I was.  The fear of being unemployed had finally set in.  During the past school year, I was pretty convinced that I needed a break from the public schools and schools in general.  The problem is that I know public schools.  I don't know the privatized education whatever.  The summer was a great education break and I had fear so applied to public schools.  I applied to a few.  One day about two weeks later, I got a phone call.  Being at the BHP, there isn't the best phone service and it was strike so it was busy.  I climbed the hill, listened to the message, and took a huge breath.  Monrovia Unified wanted to interview me.  They called on Monday.  I interviewed in the BHP Business Office on the phone on Tuesday.  They offered me the job on Wednesday.  I had very little information about the job or the district, which was concerning in a way, but I accepted anyway.  I started August 9.

I'm an SDC (Special Day Class) Preschool Teacher.  What that means is that I have all students with special needs.  Mine will be more moderate to severe.  I only teach one class a day and it's all SPED.  There are lots of differences from Bellevue--some good, some to be determined--and it will definitely be bringing it's challenges.  I have a very small class to start.  I really have done very little to get ready for Thursday, which means the next two days are going to be very stressful.  I'd write more about it but I really don't much more than what I've already written.  That should probably change...