Current mood:

cheerful

I got a job!
Yesterday, I officially got my teaching position for next year. It wasn't quite panic time yet, but all of my other special education classmates had gotten their assignments about two weeks earlier, so I had been a little concerned. It's nice to know that I have my position now!

It is at Redland Middle School in Rockville, Maryland, about a half hour drive from my house, close to Gaithersburg (without traffic, but the commute goes against traffic so it isn't too bad). I will be teaching Math A, B, and C to learning disabled 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, respectively. Every student takes Math A, then the students who are not ready for Algebra in Middle School take Math B and C. When I told one of my friends about my new job he said: "You're teaching Math to learning disabled Middle School students? That's my idea of hell!" But I like Middle Schoolers (usually) and I like teaching Math, so I'm excited to have the job. I do know that it will be a challenge, though, especially with three preps. Fortunately, the resource teacher says that she'll give me an easier case load for my first year. The staff people at my interview seemed really nice, so I think that it will be a good place to work.