Guest guest Posted August 15, 2006 Report Posted August 15, 2006 I was wondering how to handle a clinical/teaching position job offer at a special needs/residential program for high-functioning adolescents. I just received an offer (details about salary and benefits are going to be discussed next meeting). It's a position that I would definately consider, but not ideal for a number of reasons. It appears to be a good collegiate environment, staff & opportunity for clinical work as well, but not much professional growth, teacher development (especially since most of my teaching background is in elementary & early middle school & not high school level) nor support for new teachers. It's also a year-round full time position, so there's not much time to commit to continuing education. Basically, it would be an intermediate position (6 mo-2 yrs) until I could gain employment elsewhere... The thing is, they want me to make a decision right away (like tomorrow). I know everyone's under great pressure because school's right around the corner & believe me, I would like to know what I am doing as well. With clinical positions, this pressure seems like a red-flag to me (I'm used to going on 3 interviews with careful deliberation & would never take a job at a place that's too eager), but I know the interview process in education has a much higher turn-around. I'm also in the process of completing interviews at several other places that I am very interested in- more so than this job (their projected time-lines are to make a decision early next week), but I don't want to loose this job (it's definately better than my previous offers). The other positions are more traditional learning center positions that have very good supportive systems for teachers, collaborative environments. There are some clinical aspects to a couple of the positions. How would you handle this situation? What should I say when I call them tomorrow (they want me to come in & fill out paperwork)? Wayong Check out AOL.com today. Breaking news, video search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand. Always Free. Quote
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