I know a lot of people who need the teaching position— it’s their career.
I hope you get a slot this semester, because, as far as I can tell, there will be more cuts next year, and it may be tough to get one over the summer. Our district is assuming that there will be a multi-million dollar shortfall next year. (I suggest they ax some of the jobs in central office, for starters.) I feel terrible for new teachers who owe on student loans.
Good luck!
No loans, but I really need the work. Paid off all my loans years ago.
I used to write for the paper this article came out of before going into teaching again. Some days I wonder why I did it besides needing more money. The demands in Texas are so ridiculous compared to many other states in this region.