I really don't think being a former DoDDS student will help
that much. I am a DoDDS alum and have been trying to get
hired for 3 years. I have certifications in Math, S.
Studies, Speech, AVID, and Educational Technology. One of my
high school friends (another DoDDS alumni) has been trying
to get hired for 6 years with an English and Special
Education background. Both of us have interviewed with DoDEA
this year. Now, we are taking more classes to get more
certifications

I really believe it takes having the right certification at
the right time to get hired.

On 11/08/09, Rotabound wrote:
> Thanks so much for your positive post! I'm a veteran
> AND a previous dodds
> student! hope what you say works to my advantage!!!
>
> On 11/08/09, teacher in germany wrote:
>> In our high school in Germany...we just hired a young
>> man...also 24, and it is his first teaching position!
>>
>> He was a dodds student and that seemed to play into
>> the choice...no worry about culture shock (military
>> or overseas wise). THis is someone who lived the
>> system before. I know my superiors are very prone to
>> hiring veterans. Again, they know they understand the
>> military culture, have no problem with moving around,
>> and understand chain of command. A veteran or former
>> dodds student has much more chance than a someone
>> never associated with dodds.
>>
>> Good luck!
>>
>> On 11/03/09, Toni wrote:
>>> Many hired typically have many years experience.
>>> Plus you are going to be competing with 60,000
>>> other applicants. Basically it's like winning the
>>> lottery. Last year, over 60,000 applicants applied
>>> for jobs, and there were just under 200 jobs DoDEA
>>> was hiring for, this included teaching and other
>>> non teaching positions. There are many who have
>>> been trying for years, others get it on their first
>>> try. VET preference doesn't really play that much
>>> in the decision process. Best of luck though, there
>>> are many others who watch this board and make
>>> comments to share their stories. We are the select
>>> few, where as there is a whole nation of people who
>>> do not chat on here who wish their dream would come
>>> true. Since you are 24, have you thought of
>>> teaching abroad with private teaching agencies who
>>> hire Americans to teach overseas? DoDEA isn't the
>>> only agency who hires teachers to work in other
>>> countries. Just a thought,
>>>
>>>> Sorry I should of specified I will have one full
>>>> year of full-time experience by the end of this
>>>> academic year. Thanks for the honest opinions!
>>>>
>>>> On 11/03/09, Another opinion wrote:
>>>>> I agree with what was said. At 24, I'm guessing
>>>>> you might be looking for your first teaching
>>>>> job. The only brand new teachers I've met in
>>>>> DoDDS have been hired locally. Everyone they
>>>>> recruit from the U.S. has at least a few years
>>>>> of experience. If you are stateside, you should
>>>>> look to take a teaching job anywhere so you'll
>>>>> start building a resume.
>>>>>
>>>>> On 11/02/09, My opinion wrote:
>>>>>> On 11/02/09, Rotabound wrote:
>>>>>>> I just wanted to post some basic
>>>>>>> information as I am getting anxious with
>>>>>>> still over 6 months to go until hiring
>>>>>>> decisions are made and wanted to hear what
>>>>>>> my chances are!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I'm 24, single, am certified in MS/HS
>>>>>>> Mathematics and Science, and am a veteran
>>>>>>> with 5-point preference. Are these good
>>>>>>> qualifications for being offered a job?!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Being a vet and having both math and science
>>>>>> put you in a good shape for hiring. Being
>>>>>> single and 24 will have no bearing. Don't
>>>>>> hold your breath on getting Rota, though.
>>>>>> Very few people ever transfer there or land
>>>>>> their first assignment at Rota. You most
>>>>>> likely would be offered a position in Asia.

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