Originally Posted by deafbajagal

Update: They've given me two more kids. I still only have 1 aide, so that makes a total of 11 kids. My aide is threatening to quit (don't blame her at all). More than half of the students are not potty-trained, are not from families who can communicate with them at home, and have additional disabilites. This job is freaking INSANE. I've asked and asked for more help. I've even resorted to begging. They said they will provide an aide if I have 12 deaf/hh kids (right now only 9 are deaf/hh). Which means I have to wait for the big "14" before I get another aide. 14!!!! All of the kids are under age 5. The newest student is out of control. She's already demolished my entire classroom, broken toys/puzzles, does tantrums, bites herself, pees on the floor on purpose, etc. I've only had her for 4 days. Pulling out the behavior modification tricks and tools all over again is getting old - fast. By the time I go to bed (this is after I get home and have to take care of my own kids), I'm so exhausted that I've actually slept with my entire work clothes on - shoes and all more than once.

I will not return to this school for the fall term. I'm beyond pissed off at this school system. All they care about is money and numbers - not providing support for the teachers and providing a well-rounded education for each child. I am now looking at other schools and have started to inquire job openings and apply for teaching positions.
(Thanks for letting me vent).