Odd Week – or at least the last half . . .
I accepted a long term position at the middle school last week. When I arrived to the school on Monday I was given a schedule which had my name on it along side three other aides. I was told to follow the schedule unless another aide is absent and than her schedule would be my priority rather than my own. I’ve been there enough times to know what teachers utilize me and which ones don’t and so will use my own discretion on where I may be needed most but often will feel as useful as a tampon dispenser in a men’s room. The schools let out an hour earlier on Wednesdays giving time for instructors to meet together or what have you. Those aides who are scheduled to stay after school lets out go to the detention room to provide homework support for those students who need it. As I have mentioned in prior posts I have R...