On 7/08/08, Cecil wrote:
> Thanks, CJ!!
>
> How often can you update your app? Is it just once a year?
>
> On 7/07/08, cj wrote:
>> 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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