Math and Computer Science. And I have no real secret, other than
they may see that I was a former DoDEA teacher because the places
I've been called about are not places I'm interested in. I'm not
even aggressively seeking DoDEA until next year. The only other
thing I recommend is giving DODEA Human Resources a call or email
asking about stateside hires and updating your application so
your name stays "fresh". Good luck.

On 7/06/08, cecil wrote:
> CJ,
>
> Do you mind telling us what you teach? Also, are there
> any suggestions you can offer us "wanna-be's" that will
> help enhance our marketability?
>
> Thanks!!!
>
> On 7/05/08, cj wrote:
>> Hang in there. I taught in Belgium 1996 - 2004 and
>> reapplied for DoDEA in
>> 2005 and every year have gotten calls from different
>> places not even on my list to see if I'm interested.
>> Last year it was Guam and last week it was Seoul Middle
>> School in Korea so I guess the system does work. I only
>> want to go to Germany or England this time so I'm being
>> picky and probably won't have a chance this year but
>> will more aggressively seek for next year. I also hear
>> it's easier to get on as a local hire and my husband is
>> DoD so if he gets on in Germany, I'll try that route.
>> Good luck!
>>
>>
>> On 7/05/08, dodds para wrote:
>>> Not to rain on the parade, but we're trying for Dodds
>>> Pacific (or anywhere really) and not having much luck
>>> with it either. My husband is claiming veterean's
>>> preference, and he also did his student teaching with
>>> Dodds. He did that in winter/spring 07 and we came
>>> back to the states and he taught here while getting
>>> his certifications all lined up and taken care of. We
>>> applied last year, pretty much knowing that nothing
>>> would happen because he didn't have his certification
>>> on file. Now we have that on file, but still aren't
>>> hearing anything. :( He will be certified in
>>> technology education after this year, so we're hoping
>>> that it will help get a job for 09-10 if we don't
>>> hear anything this year. Right now he is qualified
>>> for math 7-12 and music k-12.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 7/05/08, Cecil wrote:
>>>> On 7/04/08, Melissa wrote:
>>>>> Thank you for your advice and information!
>>>>>
>>>>> It makes me a bit worried thinking about the
>>>>> sheer level of competition these positions
>>>>> present. I think I'll be very disappointed if I
>>>>> don't receive an offer. I grew up as a military
>>>>> brat and my best years in school were in Italy.
>>>>> My teachers were fantastic!
>>>>>
>>>>> Many thanks again, Melissa
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Melissa,
>>>>
>>>> I'm not working in Europe, but my mom did for about
>>>> 20 years. I'm trying to get there now, and I can
>>>> tell you that even with all the connections I have
>>>> there through my mom, that it is INCREDIBLY
>>>> difficult. There are many schools closing in Europe
>>>> due to troop draw downs, and DoDDS' first
>>>> obligation is to place all those teachers that were
>>>> displaced due to closures. Then (or it may even be
>>>> simultaneous), anyone already in the system is
>>>> given priority (based on years of service and
>>>> location) for transfers. After that, if there are
>>>> any military spouses that can teach in areas where
>>>> there are vacancies, they're given priority. Only
>>>> after that do they hire CONUS teachers.
>>>>
>>>> I don't know a lot about DoDDS-Pacific, but I've
>>>> heard its easier to get hired there, but I'm
>>>> guessing it's not a lot.
>>>>
>>>> Sorry to be pessimistic. Just DON'T GIVE UP. Put
>>>> the application in, and stay with it. Keep updating
>>>> it. Do everything you can.

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