"Well I never thought I'd be back in high school, but sure enough I am. I'm pretty excited about the job, part of that has to do with timing. I have so much peace of mind knowing that I now have a job! According to one of the people that interviewed me there was a large stack of applicants so I am feeling really grateful.
Basically I am a teachers assistant at the high school. I'm working within the special ed department. They break kids into classes according to their needs. I am working mostly with students who have learning disabilities, some behavioral issues...there is really quite a mix. They offer alternative classes for the courses they are struggling with. Right now that is Math, and English. The classes range from 5-15 students. As an aid I help the kids with their assignments during class and help with the grading. I've only had a few days of work but am liking it so far. The people I work with are great. I'm sure there will be some challenging days but as a whole it's one of those rewarding kinds of jobs where you feel like you are making a difference, and at the very least working on the virtue of patience."
So glad I wrote that. Lets key in on that last sentence while I highlight the last couple of days at work. (Just wrapped up week 3.)
Yesterday:
Girl A is ranting about how she doesn't want to take her final, I enter classroom.
Girl A says to teacher "Now I'm really not going to take it...because she's here"
I ignore comment and proceed to teacher.
Girl A: "I don't like her."
Teacher to Girl A: "That's not nice."
Girl A : "Seriously, I hate her."
Yikes. Why? What?
Today:
Teacher asks if I can watch her class while she goes to the bathroom.
I enter in (same classroom as before.)
Familiar Boy B looks up: "You're in here?"
"Yep" I say with a smile on my face.
Boy B: "Well get the hell out!"
Students gasp.
Boy B: "I was just kidding.."
Phew. But seriously?
Making a difference one day at a time...
6 comments:
That is hilarious, maybe not in the moment, but seriously, teenagers- ugh. You must put up with a lot!
wow.....brings a new meaning to the question of "hi honey, how was your day?" what would be your answer? I am so not good and brushing that kind of stuff off...just ask Greg as I tell him how Jamison threatens to not be my son anymore if I don't give him candy.
Sounds high stress -- but you will be great. Once those kids get to know you, they will LOVE you!!
I know it!
Yeah, teenagers, ugh. Jan, as a seminary teacher you would probably know! I look back at my teenage years and pray for forgiveness. Seriously though, I am shocked at the things they get away with here.
Wow, that sounds really rough. But kind of entertaining maybe?
First, that was Rachel that left the previous comment...now its really me. It kinda sounds like the school I assisted at while I was applying to school. We had kids that would throw desks at teachers, others would swear you up and down then take off and climb up to the roof or the top of industrial dumpsters and throw rocks at people. Good times. I think the most awkward part is not knowing how to react, and knowing that the experienced staff are kinda giggling on the inside at how clueless you are handling these kids.
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