Miscellaneous

Is it possible to get fired as a teacher?

Is it possible to get fired as a teacher?

Getting fired in any profession can be tricky. Maybe you want a career change, but need a push in that direction. Or maybe you want to stay at home with the kids and be a ‘stay at home’ parent. (What an odd phrase.) Or maybe you just want a fun story for parties or something to tip-toe around and spin at your next job interview.

What’s the worst thing about being fired from a job?

Being fired from your job can be both a humiliating and terrifying experience. Regardless of the reason why your employer terminated you, you might feel like you failed yourself and the company. The terrifying part comes from the fear that you’ll never get another job.

Can a previous employer tell you why you were fired?

If you’re tempted to give a different reason than being fired for leaving your job, know that your previous employer may be able to disclose the reason for your termination during a reference check.

What to do if you want to lose your job as a teacher?

If you want to lose your job, close your mind to new ideas. Focus on the policies that bother you. Schools are full of bureaucracy. There are dozens of policies for every thing that might become a thing, and on top of that, policies for the policies themselves.

What did the teacher get fired for on Facebook?

“I take full responsibility for my stupidity and I hope it serves as an example to kids that they need to be very, very vigilant about their privacy,” she said. If nothing else, Talvitie-Siple can take heart in the fact that she’s not the first to get fired for a Facebook faux pas.

Getting fired in any profession can be tricky. Maybe you want a career change, but need a push in that direction. Or maybe you want to stay at home with the kids and be a ‘stay at home’ parent. (What an odd phrase.) Or maybe you just want a fun story for parties or something to tip-toe around and spin at your next job interview.

How did I get a custodian fired for stealing?

Unbeknownst to me, our head of security hid a camera in the classroom, caught the custodian who was stealing, and promptly fired him. My students’ food is no longer disappearing, but now I have another problem: All my co-workers hate me!

Who was the teacher that was forced to resign?

Talvitie-Siple, a supervisor of the high school math and science program in Cohasset, Mass., was forced to resign this week after parents spotted Facebook comments she wrote describing students as “germ bags” and parents as “snobby” and “arrogant.”