Well Chad....that sounds very ominous. : ) I hope to hear
more soon. Please update us with how the interview went
when you get the chance. Best of luck!

On 6/30/09, Chad wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
> I have been in contact with the same principal for 2
> years. He wanted to hire me last year but there was not
> a position open for me. I am certified in social
> studies 6-12, special education k-12, and middle grades
> integrated curriculum. In addition, I am almost done
> with my MA in Educational Leadership. No, I did not
> attend the event in DC but I have my own way of getting
> my information to principals that has been very
> successful. Sorry, cannot give out secrets until I have
> a job. The interview is set up for 10 tomorrow!!! Wish
> me luck!!!!
>
> On 6/29/09, dodds para wrote:
>> Chad,
>>
>> Congrats on the upcoming phone interview. You have
>> all of us junkies on the edge of our seats! Areas of
>> cert? Did you attend the interview in DC?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.

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