DODD Teachers Chatboard

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Lindsey @haha thanks. That makes sense. Good luck @CaliBred

Dec 4, 2019

CaliBred Thanks @haha and @Lindsey. I am trying to stay positive, given the circumstances.

Dec 4, 2019

First Interview

by Barry

Dec 2, 2019

Good morning,

I have my first phone interview this week. What should I expect during the interview process.

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haha Well, you should expect a telephone interview of around a half an hour (give or take). After that, the principal supposedly ranks the candidates they have interviewed (usually 3-5 people, could be more or less) and submits their choices to HR. The top candidate generally receives a tentative offer via email from HR within a few days to a week (coul...See More

Dec 2, 2019

So...I received an email on Wednesday to interview and I replied the same day with my available times. However, today is Friday and I have not received a response back, confirming a date or time. Should I be on high alert all next week, expecting them to call or should I get an email confirming the date? I am used to places getting right back to yo...See More

Finally referred

by CaliBred

Nov 15, 2019

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Hopeful Would people mind sharing position and location. I'm curious about what's popping up.

Dec 2, 2019

Hopeful Would people mind sharing position and location. I'm curious about what's popping up.

Dec 2, 2019

Transcipts

by SanDiegoTeacher

Nov 30, 2019

Hi-

I was updating my resume on my application when I noticed this message.

File Attachments

* Please note that OFFICIAL Transcripts and State Teaching Certificates or Administrator Certificate for the School Year 2020-2021 are required to finalize your application.

Please upload a copy of all official...See More

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netplayn What I don't understand with this is that OFFICIAL transcripts come sealed and if you order transcripts for yourself they are marked "Issues to Student" and are considered unofficial. Am I suppose to somehow get official transcripts and upload them?

Nov 30, 2019

haha Yes, when in doubt, reupload everything.every year, even if nothing has changed. For your EAS they want PDF's of your official transcripts, which does require you to have official, unopened transcripts and then open them so you can scan them in.

If you are ever hired, they will require unopened, official transcripts to be mailed in, fairl...See More

Nov 30, 2019

offers and background checks

by Ripley1

Nov 26, 2019

Hello, I'm new to this and have enjoyed reading the conversations on this site. :) I had an interview last week and they called my references the next day. I'm trying hard not to get my hopes up but also want to be prepared and know what to watch for. Two questions , , ,

1.) I'm curious as to how a tentative offer comes. Is it sent via em...See More

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netplayn Good point. Jump through the hoops if you want to be considered.

Nov 30, 2019

netplayn Btw, she has 20 years of teaching experience and Masters (not in Spanish).

Nov 30, 2019

Referral

by StillHopeful

Nov 26, 2019

I finally received a referral! I know it doesn't guarantee anything but it's nice to know that I can at least make a list.

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StillHopeful Got contacted to interview!!!

Nov 27, 2019

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haha Very cool. Continued good luck!

Nov 27, 2019

I recently submitted my application for 20/21 school year. I have already been "not qualified" as a SPED assessor. I am okay with that as I have done enough evaluations to last a life time. My question is about the assessor positions. I have classes in ECSE assessment/evaluation but not K-12. Do the assessors do all grades and they don't have one j...See More

Qualifications Question

by Woodsie

Nov 6, 2019

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DODEAHopeful Oh and here's a position in Germany. https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/552821400

Nov 26, 2019

Woodsie I would LOVE to apply but our adult son has a mystery illness and until we get him figured out, we have to stay put. Sooooooo tempting! Thank you!!!

Nov 26, 2019

Decline a position

by Stephaklow

Nov 25, 2019

What happens if I want to decline a position? When is the best time to do this?

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haha Generally you would be locked out of the recruitment process for the rest of that season (for the rest of this school for example if you turn down a position now). Some people report turning down positions and still receiving referrals, interviews, offers during that same year. Either way, it should not be a major issue for future applications. ...See More

Nov 25, 2019

Ok. So I was stupid and young when entering college, got pregnant, and ended up taking out a personal private student loan. The note is now so high I can't afford it even though I'm married and we have a two income household. My oldest will be starting college next year and I don't know how we'll make it. This coming year will be my third year appl...See More

Student loans

by BeyondHopeful

Nov 23, 2019

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RJ We've all been there, but I would consider the fact that you incurred the debt and should therefore be responsible for it. As an employer, I would see that as a red flag.

Nov 23, 2019

haha I know people with bad credit who have been hired (and at least one with some type of bankruptcy) but have no idea if they were the the rule or the exception. Bottom line, do what you have to do, since DoDEA is basically a long shot anyways.

If it's feasible, you would be better off (for DoDEA and just in general) if you could play the gam...See More

Nov 23, 2019

"one year of successful full-time employment as an educator"

by heliumspark

Nov 22, 2019

The DODEA website says that "one year of successful full-time employment as an educator" can substitute for the student teach requirement. Does one year teaching NJROTC at High School meet this requirement?

Also, is there any benefit to taking PRAXIS subject exams (like Business or Social Studies), or is the DODEA only concerned about PRAX...See More

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haha If it was a full time teaching position, then it should. In general, once you have met the PRAXIS part of the requirements, then further testing not very useful (unless stated for certain specialized positions). As always, when in doubt, ask HR or just complete your EAS and see what they come back with.

Nov 22, 2019

LolaTeach I took the Praxis for ESL, HR wouldn't accept it. I had to go back and add credit hours in order for them to add it to my license. I could've saved the time and money and only taken the courses, had I known.

Nov 23, 2019