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Apr 2, 2018
Exempt from PRAXIS tests Yes
Meet the DoDEA PRAXIS requirements No
I am worried that the wording makes it appear as though I scored poorly. I have never taken the Praxis. I took a different ass...See More
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Buzz
Someday, thanks. That makes me feel a little better. Good luck with the position. Where is it?
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If you have been teaching for 7 years or more, they will put NO even if you have taken the PRAXIS. Don't worry about it.
Apr 2, 2018
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southernteach
Thanks Haha. I'm totally excited at the prospect of most places. I'll be thrilled if the regional/Japan based job works out.
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Ah, maybe we have not met. Hope all goes well for you.
Apr 4, 2018
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Ida
As haha mentioned if feel very early for interviews and offers. Retirements and promotions for current employees are definitely still possible. At the same time, many people wait years for interviews and to get hired. So as long as your application is updated appropriately every year you can kind of sit back and wait. Having "tried" to do that for ...See More
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In EAS, make sure all the places that show what school-year you are applying for reflect the 2018-2019 school-year and that all the boxes have green check marks. In order to update the dates on the documents tab, you need to upload the documents AGAIN each cycle so the date shows the upcoming school-year. Also, sign up for notification of similar v...See More
Apr 4, 2018
haha
Hours to months is the reported range. During this time of year, a few days to a week (or so) is fairly common.
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After a month, I would contact HR to ask if the position has been filled, but don't give up hope. Some take much longer than others.
Apr 4, 2018
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Scholar
What issues have other teachers had moving there. How does he/she deal with parent complaints.
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Southernteach. I think I may have met you. ;) If you need to travel between complexes, you will be able to use a district van. If you live close enough to your main work location, you could potentially walk, take base shuttle, take a train to the closest train stations then walk, etc.
Apr 4, 2018
Currently, I am an SLP in Alaska, where contracts are sent out in Feb., with 30 days to sign and return. Given this time frame, it seems that I may have to give up my contract with the distr...See More
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Bike Grrrl
SLPAK, maybe you can apply for a leave of absence from your current district and try to make ends meet while you wait to see if you get a DODEA job. If you get the DODEA job, then you just never go back to your old district. If you don't get the DODEA job, maybe your district will take you back at the semester, or failing that, they would have to t...See More
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I agree with Haha and AZPsych. I waited for a position for YEARS. I did speak my principals to let them know of my desire to work for DoDEA, to serve military children, etc. I ended up accepting a stateside position shortly before school started. I think they were calling for references during the 4th of July holiday week for administrators. In my ...See More
Apr 5, 2018
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haha
Other side. It makes for a bigger adjustment (and getting in on the wrong side of the car, turning on wipers when you meant to use turn signals, etc. a few times) but in the long run it's easier when you have switch back and forth to different sides of the road going back to the states, etc.. You just have to get used to the idea that whichever sid...See More
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Having the steering wheel place you in the middle of the road rather than the perimeter helps most rather than hinders. If you are concerned, when you get to Japan, you can purchase an export car that meets the Japanese standards but still has the steering on the left. Your choice.
Apr 5, 2018
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Teach
You could get away with not having a car in many parts of Japan. I am at Yokosuka and many people opt to not have a car. Cars here are $1000-3000.
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In Japan, cars are very INexpensive as Teach mentioned. Also, depending on how close you live to work, you can ride a bike or walk, take the base shuttle, take a train and walk, etc. Insurance for driving is also cheap in Japan.
Apr 3, 2018
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Teach
Are you interviewing for elementary or secondary? The two elementary schools in Yokosuka are VERY different. One has over 1200 students, the other under 400. I teach at the small one and although I do really like my school, I can see benefits to working in a larger school. The middle and high school here are not huge, but they seem to be good schoo...See More
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Also consider the differences between Air Force and Navy. In Yokosuka, when the "ship goes out," the majority of the active duty members are all away at the same time. Think of issues coming in waves, 6 months or more at a time. This can be something you appreciate and want to work with or something that you prefer not to work with. However, I agre...See More
Mar 30, 2018
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Teach
I worked at an amazing school in DDESS last year, but my family and I missed living overseas. I opened up my application, and once I accepted an interview, I spoke with my administrators. They were so understanding, as they knew it was not that I wasn't happy at the school...we just wanted an adventure!
HelpOthers
Be aware, they may call and talk to your supervisor before they even let you know they want to interview you. If you are already in DODEA it is very easy to determine who your supervisor is. Before they actually consider you for the position, they will require an evaluation from your current supervisor. If you are still unsure, at least send a copy...See More
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