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Bee92 Actually, just got information that I will NOT have the option to apply for a pay advance. xD But the other two parts of my question I would like additional clarification on. Thank you!

Jul 16, 2022

Pay question for DoDEA new hire

by IndyGuy

Jul 12, 2022

I have just been offered a teaching position with DoDEA overseas. I have 17 years of verifiable teaching and a Masters Degree. How can I find out how much I will start off being paid for my 1st year with DoDEA? Just the base salary. I have found the COLA and LQA allowances.

Thanks in advance.

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IndyGuy haha, how does the COLA factor into your pay?

Jul 14, 2022

haha It's a tax-free addition to your pay. It varies wildly by location and time (depending on cost of living, currency exchange rates, etc.). Ours tripled up to $840 per pay period before dropping down to $500+.

It's listed as a percentage by location, but makes more sense when you use the calculator (if you haven't already):

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Jul 14, 2022

Currently I'm an AAPS teacher in DoDEA and I'm looking to broaden my certs. I know this is a LONG road, but I want to be certed in secondary math. I already know the (MANY) classes I'd need to take.

My question is, does anyone else know of a school that offers math courses online from a math department. That seems to be my biggest road blo...See More

Hi there!

by Miotu

Jul 11, 2022

RAT question

by Teachabroad

Jul 7, 2022

Hello, I am trying to understand how RAT works. If I do not start the job at the beginning of the year does that mean that year does not count towards the two year RAT allowance?

Thanks in advance for any help you can give.

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haha Yes, there are a certain number of school days you need be present and on duty for that year to count towards RAT. I forget the exact rule but it's something like 170/175 days as I recall.

Jul 8, 2022

My daughter and son in law are planning on moving to Germany in the next year. I have been in education for 29 years and have actually taught with DoDEA many years ago. However, I am currently an educational diagnostician for special education. Does anyone know how active recruitment is for the assessor 0415 position is for DoDEA?

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DoDea Employment

by us3girls72

Jul 4, 2022

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haha Well, every base generally has at least one assessor, so at least some positions are open/filled every year. You'd have more opportunities if you included LI positions (or assessor/LI combinations).

Getting hired for any position is a long shot these days. It gets even longer if you try to target a certain country/location. But, complete/u...See More

Jul 5, 2022

Is the DoDEA website currently down? I've been trying to log on to check my application status all day but none of the DoDEA pages are working.

By relation: I applied and was qualified for four positions on June 9th. I haven't heard a peep about the next step in the process. Should I ask if my application is online and visible? I know the...See More

Website/Contact Issues

by KDW

Jun 27, 2022

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haha DoDEA sites often go down for maintenance, etc. fairly often. Keep checking back.

Once your EAS is finalized, there really is not much in the way of communication from HR's end unless there is an issue with your application (and often not even then) unless you are referred for an open position, a principal looks at your application for an ...See More

Jun 27, 2022

uh89 It seems to be working today as I am now able to access my application.

Jun 29, 2022

Rat Question

by pittfan71

Apr 16, 2021

Does anyone know if misawa is annual Rat leave or every other year?

Thanks!

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haha No problem. Probably not a deal breaker for you, but keep in mind that Misawa does generally get a lot more snow than Chicago (like 4x's the annual average snowfall).

Basically, one man's trash is another man's treasure, so for every hardship position there are may people who like it/love it there, or at are least fine with it to get ther...See More

Jun 27, 2022

Jun 27, 2022

hard to fill positions

by Windace

Jun 25, 2022

I am in Japan and looking at hard to fill positions like Turkey, Bahrain etc. Is it possible to get LQA if I get a position there and will they pay for the move?

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2cats Hi. How/where do you get a list of hard to fill worldwide positions? I know that in Japan they sent out an internal list of vacancies for intradistict positions, which were move yourself positions.

Jun 25, 2022

haha It depends. Are you currently a DoDEA overseas teacher in Japan? If yes, then it is possible, although many open positions are being filled internally with teachers agreeing to pay for their own move. You would still keep LQA if you already have that benefit. If not, you may qualified for it if they want/need someone badly enough.

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Jun 25, 2022

So I had an interview for my dream position on Memorial Day, didn't know about the interview because the secretary never sent me the information, she called and said I had an interview now, of course, I said I did not receive anything and she sent the information after the call.

Anyways, the interview went well and the principal said some...See More

Frustrated and venting

by seoul94

Jun 15, 2022

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seoul94 Thanks for replying! When I interviewed on Memorial Day I was outside walking and my face was red, I had to apologize for looking a hot mess and find a bench to sit on. I will say I'm glad I didn't know about the interview cuz I didn't stress. I was finally able to reach someone by phone. I called every number on the HR page until I got someone! I ...See More

Jun 15, 2022

Jun 15, 2022

Methods classes

by mbailey722

Jun 11, 2022

Does anyone know what university offers the Continuing teacher education methods classes for art, math and science for people who live in Arkansas? The university of Phoenix doesn't offer to people in Arkansas.

Thank you.