We are 8 days into the school year. The students have been here 3 days and we found out we are getting a new class. One grade level is overcrowded. The new person was hired today and will have students on Monday. So, YES, you can be hired after school already starts. Keep hoping and be prepared!
And, in theory, the federal money that was just released should get more teachers working. So perhaps it will mean more of these last minute splits than normal.
I just saw a position at my school open up on Tuesday. It closes tomorrow since school starts the 19th with insitute and they want to find the right candiate. Its crazy how they can hire last minute but it can happen so those still looking keep applying!!