Even I am curious now. I taught in Belgium for 8 years (under
different administrator) and would not mind going back there at all.
Good luck tomorrow - you would love teaching there.
On 6/30/09, Debbie wrote:
> Inquiring minds would like to know. :)
>
>
> On 6/30/09, Chad wrote:
>> It is my sense of humor.... not really a big secret, just the way
>> I put all of information together and how I present it that got
>> responses.
>>
>>
>> On 6/30/09, dodds para wrote:
>>> 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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