Update

Thank you, everyone, for giving me some solid advice on how to handle this latest nonsense. I did in fact speak with the Principal yesterday morning in person. According to him, my schedule would remain the same as last year (6th grade Humanities). However *cue dramatic music*, the new vice-principal later calls me up to her office and informs me that I will in fact be required to teach 6-8 grade Science and Social Studies. She promises an aide, support materials, etc. but I don't think she understands that I have no flippin' interest in Science, and trust me, I did support my case in a rationale manner!

The only step holding me away from a preliminary teaching license is passing the State licensure test in Middle School Humanities. Once I do that (lord willing I'll have my passing score by December 20007), then the last step is mere paperwork. I did inquire about any last minute teaching opportunities in my local public school system with my former guidance counselor just to see what's up... I tell you, this whole situation has really left a sour taste in my mouth about teaching, and most especially, about ineffective administrators. While it wouldn't be fair to the kids to jet once the school year has begun, what sense does it make to agree to teach something that I know I have no passion in?