On 6/29/09, Chad wrote:
> I got a request from a principal today for a phone interview in Belgium.
> I hoping it works out!!!
>
>
> On 5/14/09, Debbie wrote:
>> The waiting is killing us, especially those of us who either directly
>> or had spouses interview at the job fair in D.C. back in March. My
>> husband is currently working as a long-term sub and his contract ends
>> at the end of June. They are not going to be bringing him on
>> permanently. There are so many budget cuts and he is in the critical
>> shortage subject area of science. Schools here are even cutting those
>> positions. I am currently working as a temp as I lost my job in
>> December. As the summer approaches closer, we are getting more
>> anxious. We know we have to go on with life as if getting a job
>> through DoDDS will not happen. However, we are certainly keeping our
>> fingers and toes crossed.
>>
>> I too have heard that July, August and beyond are when the job offers
>> are done.
>>
>>
>> On 5/14/09, Another DoDDS Teacher wrote:
>>> On 5/14/09, Info-seeker wrote:
>>>> I have heard some people say on here that the "transfer
>>>> round" is complete for the upcoming school year...but
>>>> others are saying it is still in progress. They say that
>>>> the vacancy lists haven't even been submitted by the
>>>> principals to HR yet...any info? When did most of you
>>>> (current teachers) start to get calls from principals? I
>>>> have heard late-May/early-June...is this accurate? Any info
>>>> would be great. Thanks :-)
>>>>
>>>
>>> The transfer round is over but some teachers who were excessed
>>> still have to be placed. The vast majority of stateside hiring
>>> occurs during the months of July and August and sometimes after
>>> the school year begins. Right now, enrollment figures are not
>>> firm so principals don't really know what they need at this
>>> point. I was hired the last week of August....nine years ago.