I recently worked in the school district as a paraprofessional for a little over 2 weeks. The principal noticed me quickly jot down a question I was saving for the teacher since it seemed inappropriate to distract her with it at the time. She told me she found that concerning, that I should know the job without having to ask questions or take notes, and wanted to see me in her office the following Monday.

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We had that meeting, where she went into more detail about not liking that scenario as well as noticing that I "distracted" the kids during a lesson (i.e. quietly and quickly telling some to sit and listen when they were being loud/disruptive/distracting others) the teacher was giving. She then gave me a chance to switch classes or resign (which she strongly hinted I should do). I did not so I went into a new class today. I saw her in the halls and wished her a good morning and then was followed by a scowl and quick "morning" back.

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I was called to her office half an hour before school was over with my possessions and was let go on the spot since I was in my 90 day period. All she said was to refer to our conversation the previous day and to sign the paper confirming I understood the termination without cause. She then wished me luck but looked at me like I had leprosy.

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I honestly don't know what I did wrong or where to go from here. I wasn't there long but I need to figure out my options.