[trojangal]

I've been interviewing with schools, and have one job offer. They called and left a message which I got yesterday saying they were interested in me. I did interview with another school yesterday morning.

Dilemma: School #1 is a school that is "rebuilding" their team and administration. It had an incident or two last year, which is why they are cleaning house. Pros---Very close to my house and I'll still get to teach some gifted. My daughter would be able to go to the elementary school in this district instead of the one we are zoned for ( we tried to look at it today, but it was closed). I will be able to help with the rebuilding of the curriculum, etc. and they are very interested in me helping with extra-curricular as well as there are none at this time whereas they used tohave several activities. They also use block schedule which is where I have four classes a semester--and class every day is 90 minutes.

Cons: Its recent history, and my hubby is not crazy about the area. He's not real certain if he wants my daughter to go to this other elementary school either. They need to know tomorrow if I want the position because the board meeting is next week and new hire training week of August 1st.

School #2: Is in the same district as where I taught last. I felt the interview was good. They swill make their decision late this week or early next week. The whole district is very good, and the schools are excellent.
Pros--would be teaching in a system where I already have one year of experience. they are on a 7 class day schedule. would be teaching 7th and 8th grade. Elementary school for daughter is right next door ( like 10 feet) and is excellent.

Cons: 45 minute drive every day back and forth, they won't k now until late this week early next week,


Advice, please!