Hi all, I have been posting for the last couple of weeks. A little background info, I did a year long term this year, but haven't been hired yet. There weren't any openings in my building, people are moving around right now and my principal said that he was going to recommend me to other sschools in the district and would definitely interview me if anything came up over the summer. Last week of school he told me that I was on the list at another school to be interviewed. I find out today that those interviews were being held this week. I did not receive a call. He also emailed a principal and told him what a great job I did, those were last week and I didn't get a call. I am trying to think of what I have done wrong, if I am blacklisted. Everyone said I did a great job, he (my principal) told me that I did all year, he said others were in awe and I should be proud of myself. I keep playing things in my mind. I had zero complaints! The only thing I can think of is a nose mom came at the end of school and said "I wonder if "Tim" will get Mrs. So and So next year". Tim wasn't her son, it is her neighbor, but she is like I said very nosy. I said "that might happen". Tim will be in Mrs. So and So's room. I didn't say more than that, but she seemed to take it as he would be. I wish I never said anything, but I can almost see this mom telling the neighbor's mom or calling to find out her own son's room. I don't think this would happen, I hope I am being completely paranoid. I know something like that though would probably upset my current principal if he thought I was giving out room assignments. What would you guys do? Just wait it out? I guess that is all I can do. This was a run on post, I apologize!
I don't think you said anything to the mom that you shouldn't have. By saying 'that might happen,' you aren't giving her a direct answer. I don't think the prinicipal would consider that to be handing out room assignments. I'm sure you didn't do anything wrong. I'm the same way, though... I always think of what ifs. Did you turn in an application, resume, or cover letter to these schools?
I know, I think I am just being really paranoid right now. I don't think the Mom would call, either mom if they knew anyway. I did bring over my resume and cover letter and was told that I was on the list to be interviewed. They said they weren't interviewing right away because someone from another school may take the position. I can understand that happening, but I heard they were doing the interviews. In this district if you make one mistake you are done, and I worked so hard, now I am replaying everything. I guess I will find out soon enough.
I don't think you have done anything wrong. This principal wouldn't be recommending you if he thought you weren't an excellent candidate. If you are in a tight market the principals of the other schools might have their own favorites that they would like to interview and hire.
Thank you. I think I was just extra stressed out last night. This job search thing is very frustrating. I think it is all getting to me!