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SanDiegoTom Thanks Donna, I had an request for an interview a few months ago for an assessor position. The principal sent me a five page case study and asked that I review it, make comments, check the scores, review the recommendations and add my own recommendations. This seemed a little excessive and while I did find some errors I felt like I was being put on...See More

Oct 9, 2018

Hello Everyone!

I just want to say that this chatboard has been an amazing source of information. I'm writing because I am looking to get a feel of what you think the chance might be of me getting an opportunity to interview next year. (I know that asking for a job would be a bit much at this point in time).

I'm a High School Soc...See More

Applying for 2019-2020

by silverwolf

Oct 8, 2018

haha The best way to increase your chances of making more referral lists/getting interviews is generally to make sure you have maximized the number of areas where DoDEA considers you qualified. SS is a fairly common area but the again there are generally a fair amount of SS positions that come open every year. Often the SS positions that get recruited f...See More

Oct 8, 2018

Waiting

by Jericho

Oct 6, 2018

Just wondering if they contact you bc they pulled your application how long after that did would they contact you about an interview?

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jericho @haha thank you for your response. We received a message last week for kadena afb that our application had been pulled but have been waiting to hear more. We seen that they had a typhoon so I figured maybe that was part of the reason we haven't heard anything else just yet. Any additional advice would be really appreciated. You state that you might...See More

Oct 7, 2018

haha Again, it is a bit different depending on whether you are saying you were notified that you made it on to a referral list for a position or heard from a principal directly that they were interested in interviewing you.

If it's a referral list, then the system is "supposed" to notify you once the position has been filled but this is often n...See More

Oct 7, 2018

Emailed about interview or Phone interview

by Anna

Oct 6, 2018

I never had an email interview. I only had phone interviews, but I missed calls. How can I let them know my email?

haha Just make certain that your email is correct on your EAS since that is where the principal would get your contact information (and make sure nothing is going to spam). Some principals also just prefer to cold call, rather than email to set up a time for some reason.

Oct 6, 2018

HR phone #

by warmachine7954

Oct 5, 2018

I've uploaded a new transcript but it wasn't accepted.

I've tried call (571)-372-0576 multiple times. I get no answer. I've called a few other numbers.

I've called DoDEA numerous times and had no trouble getting through.

Has something changed?

tony75 Been there, done that. If you try to overwrite a previously updated document, it won't work. You need to first delete the old one from within the "attachments" section of the application. Then go through the process of uploading a new document by filling out the info that goes with it into the forms, and re-uploading. And Bob's your uncle!

Oct 5, 2018

DoDD

by Michael

Oct 4, 2018

Is it me or is the on-line application, uh, funky? Seems like I am never done, and I have never had a problem with any other on -line application. I suppose I am whining.

haha It's fairly comprehensive. I've done much worse for some international schools that weren't click and fill and had glitches, forms that wouldn't fill or format right. But yes, you are whining. :D

Oct 4, 2018

dental and vision plans?

by smiles43

Oct 3, 2018

For overseas employees (Korea) is it worth getting the dental and/or vision plans? Or are these services reasonable on the local economy?

Thanks!

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IsItFriday? Not eveyone agrees on what is "better."

But yes, I feel you are better off on the local economy rather than paying for a US dental insurance.

Oct 4, 2018

someday I agree with IsitFriday. I did the costs vesus benefits and figured I would be better off self insuring for dental and vision. I am going to take my Cobra from my prior job for these though for the 18 months allowable and then self insure unless something drastic happens. The insurance costs all across the board are way more than I am used to. I on...See More

Oct 4, 2018

Title

by Advice

Oct 3, 2018

What is a seasonal hire?

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IsItFriday? An employee who is not a year-round hire. An employee who only works for a season (however long you define the season.)

DoDEA teachers are seasonal employees.

Oct 3, 2018

haha Yes, it's not much fun applying for a loan when your SF-50 says "temporary seasonal" employee and trying to explain that it doesn't mean what it sounds like.

Oct 3, 2018

Is it appropriate to contact principals

by Kiki08

Sep 29, 2018

I'm wondering if it's appropriate to contact priincipals, to state your interest, if you've been placed on their referral list? I receive referral notifications all the time but I don't get calls for interviews.

I'm also wondering if DoDea principals have to give approval for an overseas move?

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kiki08 I'm currently a LIMM teacher but I'm also elementary GenEd certified.

I've received referral list notifications for elementary schools in England, Germany, and Japan but no interviews.

Oct 1, 2018

haha That is a little unusual that you have gotten more attention for the elementary than for the SPED. Most principals (but not all obviously) will be looking for something in addition to the LIMM to give themselves more options/flexibility. Another SPED category would be great but ES is also good.

Oct 1, 2018

Do I need to get car when in Okinawa? ADVICE

by NEOhioteacher

Sep 30, 2018

Hey all! First and foremost, this message board is a wealth of information. Thank you all for posting, sharing experiences, and giving advice to those i the system or about to enter it. PRICELESS!

I received my orders and will a report date to Kadena MS on 29 October. I will be teaching 6th grade social studies and too excited for words. ...See More

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Icanread Yes.. you will need a car here. You could get by without one, but it rains a lot here! Go find the Facebook page "Dodds teachers living the Okinawa dream" - lots of people there can help you answer questions. There are lots of Dodds teachers in Yomitan. Congrats!! Welcome to Oki!!

Sep 30, 2018

Icanread Also public transportation here is terrible. Nothing like mainland Japan!

Sep 30, 2018