Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all who have been victimized by the Alberta Government.
It's the end of Teacher Appreciation week and we just found out that in addition to having our charter rights stripped away, our division is projecting a $3.2 million deficit in government funding. At our school, this means that we have to cut 4 fte.
I have held a teaching certificate for 14 years and the majority of it has been covering leaves or taking other jobs outside of teaching when there were no positions available. I've had probationary contracts that led nowhere (one was a location problem and the other had to cut my position after budget cuts). I've had so many students, colleagues, parents, and admin praise my teaching, but somehow I'm good enough to use in an emergency, but not good enough to have a permanent position.
It's weighing on me more so this year after everything. I don't know if I can do this anymore.
And once again, I was temporary at my school and they may be trying to absorb my position internally so there won't be a job to apply to. I may not have a position next year and I have a family of 5 to support.
So much for hiring 3000 teachers.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week.
Oh and I forgot to add that my class size is overwhelming with over 30% of them needing additional learning, behaviour, and at times medical supports, all of which I'm expected to manage with limited help.
I'm having so much trouble sleeping and I feel like my mental health is in crisis.