Re: To All You Job Seekers

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Well I really wanted to give you a better answer. I really believe an entry
level admin position is his best shot if europe is where you have your heart
set. He should look into getting some IB experience, as most of the big (and
good schools) are either "American" schools or IB schools. The American
schools usually ollow the western association so are modeled after the
California Curriculum. You might see about getting his admin in California
(hopefully by reciprocity). Find some books on education law in the countries
your interested in. Understand, that many private and international schools
in europe belong or are supported by a particular church or faith and usually
require to some extent that their administration is part of that faith. So
studying that may help. Lastly, it would help if he could set himself up in a
niche. Private and international schools dont usually have big staff's so
someone who can bring to the school a skill set (such as technology
integration) are more appreciated.

On 1/20/11, hope wrote:
> Thank you.
>
> On 1/19/11, Dave -> Hope wrote:
>> he doesn't really have a chance at university level, unless he want's
>> to teach ESL. Drivers ed doesn't exist, and P.E. is doubtful. Honestly,
>> his best chance would bean administrative position I think. He has a
>> chance but he needs to start looking now. Honestly I see a coordinator
>> (or vice principal) as the best match because he doesnt really know the
>> local or national laws and regulations for education, not does he have
>> native language skills. Belgium is a really really long shot (there
>> arent many schools). I think Spain would be the best shot, as it tends
>> to have "less interest" then the UK, France, or Italy. Another option
>> would be Germany.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 1/19/11, hope wrote:
>>> Hello Dave.
>>> Thanks for taking the time to ask such thorough questions. Honestly,
>>> we are open to whatever seems possible. He has taught at all levels
>>> - mostly special ed, but also certified in health ed and drivers ed.
>>> He has one year experience as an actual full-time professor (no
>>> tenure, in the past) and about 10 years as an adjunct. He also had 4
>>> years administrative experience as a director of a charter school,
>>> but is just now officially getting his administrative license. He has
>>> also supervised student teachers in the field for a University. He
>>> would be open to teaching K-12, being an administrator at any level
>>> or working for a university. Hope that's better information. Thank
>>> you!!!
>>>
>>>
>>> On 1/16/11, Dave -> Hope wrote:
>>>> I wouldn't say I know a lot about DODEA positions, I have never
>>>> worked for them. I do have quit a bit of experience with
>>>> international schools and education. is your husband looking for
>>>> tertiary (university) or secondary education (and if so is he
>>>> more interested in administration or teaching)? What can he
>>>> teach?
>>>>
>>>> Special education is not in high demand at most international
>>>> schools. They dont provide service (if any) more then mild LD or
>>>> ED, and they do so mostly while calling it learning resources,
>>>> which is like special education lite. A school typically doesnt
>>>> have more then one. if your husband is interested in
>>>> administration how does he fair at being a principal
>>>> (headmaster), assistant principal (principal), or coordinator, I
>>>> know it sounds confusing.
>>>>
>>>> If he's interested in tertiary (university) understand that he
>>>> will have a problem coming back. How many years has he had, is he
>>>> tenured? Understand that universities pay based on the local
>>>> economy, unless your one of the leaders in your field they don't
>>>> offer expat packages, that compare to international K-12 schools
>>>> (its why I got certified)
>>>>
>>>> I'd really need to know more to keep you more specific advice, as
>>>> just asking "Do we have a chance in Italy, Spain, or Belgium?"
>>>>
>>>> On 1/16/11, hope wrote:
>>>>> Hello Dave. You seem to know a great deal about these DOD
>>>>> education jobs. My husband and I just came up with this as our
>>>>> plan for next year - apply then for the 2012-2013 school year.
>>>>> We really want to be in Western Europe, which from reading
>>>>> these posts, seems hard to do. My husband has a PhD in Special
>>>>> Ed and and Administrator's license and about 20 years total
>>>>> experience(mostly teaching, some administration, some college
>>>>> professor). Here in the states he's very competitive - do we
>>>>> stand a chance for Italy or Spain or Belgium?
>>>>> Thanks for any insight!
>>>>>
>>>>> On 12/02/10, D. Thomas wrote:
>>>>>> So how's it going all you job seekers for next year?
>>>>>> Sending out lots of CV's? Getting any nibbles? Going to any
>>>>>> job fairs? Anyone need any leads on current openings? Give
>>>>>> me a shout out: Subject, grade and desired location. Let's
>>>>>> get some more action on this board (and no cracks about
>>>>>> Dave's Italian adventures!).
 

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