u/CrimsonApostate

Hi, all. I'm teaching at a private special ed school, been here since 2024.

My supervisor wants teachers to write and submit lesson plans for the week, due that Sunday afternoon. Sure, I'm used to giving up part of my weekend for lesson planning, even if I hate it.

Now she says to print, laminate, cut, velcro, hole punch, etc. at home on Sundays. I also have to redo all of my students' visuals (vis schedule, token board, first then board) because they're missing pieces.

I'm not paid after I clock out. I'm definitely not paid on Sundays. I'm absolutely not being compensated for a printer, laminator, and office supplies.

I don't want to bleed free labor, but I can't afford to be unemployed. I've been trying to find my contract and review it, but I can't find it anywhere.

What can I do? I'm losing my patience and am rapidly going insane. I'm looking at another school but they've been bad at communicating.

Before anyone says to use my prep periods, I DON'T GET ANY. have 15 minutes before arrival, and 15 minutes after dismissal, barring meetings and early dropoffs/late pickups. Thank you.

Edit: I quit. My mental health couldn't withstand another month of this.