So I interview Friday for four different school nurse positions in my district. (I currently work p/t in the district and my principal has sang my praises repeatedly and loudly, and the chances I will get one of these positions is high-at least it better be, or I've been walking around like a half-dead zombie the last year for nothing).
Two positions are at one high school (both nurses are retiring-and it's the high school my kids will eventually be at).
One is at another high school (one nurse is moving-the other knows me and I have a feeling she will want me to come work with her there because she knows me).
The last is for a middle school position (I was certified in and used to teach middle school back a million years ago).
I know they're going to ask me what school I would prefer. They did last year. Last year I was scared of high school. I'm not now. I would be a great addition to any of these schools, and I know I would do well.
I'm pulled towards the middle school because that's in my wheelhouse, but I'm pulled towards the first high school, too, because 1) my kids will be there and 2) they need a nurse there that knows at least the computer system and district policies since both nurses will be new.
What I don't want to do is answer in a way that alienates me from one or the other. And I honestly don't know which one I want. (If there was an elementary position open-I would go for that one no matter what).
How would you phrase this in a way that is better than saying "I have no idea what I want-I'd like you guys to choose for me."
You didn't mention if you've worked as a nurse in the middle school setting (as opposed to teaching.) I think they're the toughest. (Losing the cuteness, gaining the attitude, and lacking some of the higher reasoning skills of high schoolers.) You might be pleasantly surprised by the dynamic of working with the older kids...
FWIT, my son said it was pretty cool...he liked having his own ATM
Ask the mom!
What a gift though, to be able to be a part of/spectator to in-school activities, that I would have had to leave other jobs for to attend.
I have asked them which position they hope that I get and it is always a resounding "where we will be in high school." So if it happens, I may have them put in writing they're glad I am going to work there, and hang it in a frame at my desk...just as a reminder. lol
You didn't mention if you've worked as a nurse in the middle school setting (as opposed to teaching.) I think they're the toughest. (Losing the cuteness, gaining the attitude, and lacking some of the higher reasoning skills of high schoolers.) You might be pleasantly surprised by the dynamic of working with the older kids...
My part time gig is in an elementary school, but I have subbed a great number of times at the middle school level (and in the middle school with an opening). I have really enjoyed the different way they will interact with the nurse than I see in elementary. Middle school is a very different kind of monkey, but I'm one of those nut jobs that actually like their weirdness. Plus, all three of my kids will be in middle school next year (not the one with an opening), so I am pretty much slammed with it right now. Haha.
Go to the school your kids will be at. Is this a trick question?
It's not supposed to be. I think that there are pros and cons to being where my kids are, and I don't want to put off the middle school because I would be just as happy here, and don't want to put myself in a position where I don't get ANY position because I looked like I was being picky. Ya know?
Interview went really well, and the questions they asked were just surface skimmers on basic administration and our new state certification for SN, which I knew more about than even the director. I was told in the interview that I am getting called in for a second interview, so so far, so good!!!
I made it through first round interviews, and now I interview Tuesday for the "final" interview. My district moves at a snail's pace, so we will see how long it takes them to actually call me one way or another.
I did, however, just get offered (and accepted) a summer school nurse position at the high school that I would like to work at, so that is a big plus in the "hire me" category.
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These comments have made me giggle for days.