2cats@haha do you have to do another probationary period if you were dodea for 4 years, left for 1 year, and are now returning for an overseas position? TiA
HelpOthersMy understanding is that you are only required to do two probationary years for DoDEA regardless of whether it was US or Foreign country. However, if there is a gap in service, this may be different.
If you get a job with DOD overseas - what are the rules regarding taking children with you? My kids will be 21 and 23 in a couple of weeks. Would they be allowed to move with me and live with me? Or would it depend on the country? Thanks
2cats@alifant my NTE had no benefits. Also, if you except an NTE postion, your application in EAS remains active and you are listed as an internal temporary applicant. I still recieved referrals while NTE.
HelpOthersNTE positions are usually filled by local applicants, because most people don't want to move for only one year and would likely have to pay for their own relocation.
1. DoDEA Benefits: I have heard that there are yearly travel benefits, paid housing, shipping of personal effects, etc. I have also heard that DoD will reimburse up to 3 months in a hotel as one searches for housing in country or that spouses have free travel. Since there is so much I don't know, I am wondering if there is a document that outlines everything a teacher candidate should know about the benefits. I have not found concise information on the DoDEA website.
2. Descriptions of Each School & Location: It is important for me to learn about potential schools/locations before I commit. I am having to look up each location separately, which is very time consuming!
- Pros & Cons for each location?
- Rural/Urban?
- Hardest & easiest schools or geographic areas to get into?
- Hardship schools? No family allowed, right?
Anyone know where I can, more easily, find this information?
3. Application Process: What are the steps a candidate needs to do during the application process?
- What documents are needed?
- Are their questions that need to be answered on the application?
- Referrals? How many? Personal or professional?
I am thinking some of this is answered in the EAS but I'd like to learn about the process before registering for an account.
4. Veteran Social Studies Teachers: I am retiring from my current public teaching position after 28 years as a World Geography & Cultures (8th grade) at the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Is it harder for a veteran teacher to get hired by DoDEA? How hard is it to find a SS position… are the as elusive as in most public schools in the US?
5. Certifications: I see that many upper level schools are combined MS/HS. Is it common for SS teachers to have assigned classes at both levels? I have a 6-12 Broad Field Social Studies certification. Would it be beneficial to add an ELA cert to teach at the middle school level? I know that there is a trend to have MS teachers be SS & ELA certified but don't know how DoDEA is set up.
6. Retirement Benefits: I understand that after 5 years of service a teacher receives federal retirement benefits. What does the health care benefit entail? Cost? How does it compare to options on the ACA Marketplace?
I realize this is a lot but I greatly appreciate your knowledge & expertise about DoDEA and their hiring process!
ColleenMy masters degree is MS in Education. 20 years ago I was simply looking for lane movement for extra pay not for prepping for future positions. Looking at positions in PD Coaching is intriguing
HelpOthersHaving a masters degree plus five years in a related field is the minimum requirement for most ISS positions. If interested, search USAjobs.gov
My husband is fully retired veteran with 100% pt disability rating. I know that in some usajobs positions this gets preference points. Does it affect my hiring ranking for DODEA jobs? I have two referrals pending and would seriously love to get one of the locations. I am a school counselor so openings aren't common unfortunately and I would love to maximize my hiring potential
Also is there a way to expedite getting my password reset? I had to email the CHRA as the password reset link gave me error messages and didnt take me to the reset landing page.
hahaI don't believe that your husband's status would aide your application for DoDEA teaching positions, but could be wrong. When in doubt, ask HR (and then come back and share the response with us).
You used to be able to call HR but I believe the CHRA email is the only way to contact anyone now.
Cookie100% disability rating, DOES give you priority. However, you will want to consider your spouse's medical needs. Some locations may not be able to support his needs.
AlreadyDODEANo LQA or TA?? This has to be Puerto Rico or Guam. No way could an offer be made for DoDEA Europe or Pacific under those conditions unless you are a local hire.
Dr. Ali FantYour are correct. My application was declined and another candidate selected 24 hours after the interview. I now suspect this position was designed for a local hire previously selected.
HSSpedTeacherLook at totalokinawa.com for a variety of housing options. You may want to apply to the Facebook page Dodds Teachers Living the Okinawa Dream. Lots of info there.
SodaI had a similar experience when I started in the SE District. I was seriously starting to worry whether I actually had a job. I finally emailed the principal directly to get details about my starting date (HR gave me the wrong date), how to get in post, etc.
HelpOthersI believe you receive a total of 3 APL days. However, discuss it with both administrators. Maybe they can work with you depending on circumstances.