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Possible Red Flag?

Posted by Shy Guy on 4/16/2022, 10:31 am

Hey everyone,

I'm currently finishing year 3 and job hunting trying to make the jump from ES to MS due to poor admin on my campus, and I noticed that there is an MS in a different district that is changing BOTH head and assistant directors... this looks like a HUGE red flag for me. I really want to leave ES; however, I am afraid of having a poor admin staff again especially for my first MS gig. Should I still apply, or look somewhere else? Thanks in advance!

Re: Possible Red Flag?

Posted by Flags!! on 4/20/2022, 5:42 pm, in reply to "Possible Red Flag?"

I was part of a new staff one year - we were all new - band, choir and orchestra.

I chose to take it with an optimistic viewpoint and the opportunity to build.

Spoiler alert - it was a huge red flag and the first year was hell. Now that a few years have gone by, our programs are all ours and in decent shape.

Admin, however, is still on my list of worsts.

Re: Possible Red Flag?

Posted by Respectfully on 4/18/2022, 11:51 am, in reply to "Possible Red Flag?"

What if the MS HBD is in their 60s and has chosen to retire, and the MS ABD accepted a HBD job in another district?

Or maybe the ABD has chosen to leave teaching, and the HBD took a HS job.

That's not a red flag. Seeing the same school posted two years in a row, now that's a red flag.

Re: Possible Red Flag?

Posted by Concur... on 4/18/2022, 7:02 pm, in reply to "Re: Possible Red Flag?"

...agreed. One scenario that nobody has mentioned is what if the HBD and ABD are husband and wife? Unless one is moving to another campus, or district, that is nearby, it will necessitate the spouse also moving and leaving with them.

Re: Possible Red Flag?

Posted by RMSBD on 4/16/2022, 9:51 pm, in reply to "Possible Red Flag?"

It's not necessarily a red flag. Sometimes you can have 2 directors who work very well together who decide to move together to a new situation, just like this scenario sometimes happens with athletics coaches.

Re: Possible Red Flag?

Posted by Not necessarily on 4/16/2022, 6:14 pm, in reply to "Possible Red Flag?"

It all depends why they left. I would not assume a red flag unless proven otherwise. Especially in a time when lots of people are leaving the profession because of COVID and such. I'd apply anyways. If you get weird vibes from the interview, you don't have to accept the job if you are offered.

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