Hello, I finished my application and have a green check next to finalized but how do we know it was successfully submitted? I'm used to receiving an auto reply email of confirmation. I just want to verify it was received by DoDEA.
BuzzJess, Here ya go---DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY RECRUITMENT UNIT 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350-1401 (571) 372-0576 or (571) 372-0578) - Office
SpedTeacher74Difficult but not unheard of. My daughter's Sure Start teacher (pre-k) was a recent graduate. Her first job was with DoDEA schools in Bad Kissingen Germany. This was in 2000-2001, so things may have changed, but I remember her well because she was brand new. Good luck!
My application was submitted and finalized a few weeks ago.. it still says pending under the quals... wondering how long it takes for it to be fully reviewed. Help!
somedayIf it still allows you to choose 18-19 then you will be considered. You will be active even after the school year starts if a vacancy comes up. In January you will go in and update for 19-20
hahaIt's definitely not too late. Some interviewing and early offers are happening now but really this is super early compared to most years. Interviewing is likely to go on from now until school starts.
somedayThanks Haha, I am just going to do both. The doctor office said they would do up to 6 forms for 40 dollars. So he has 3 other ones for camps this summer and boy scouts that would make 6.
What would be the most desirable locations in Europe if you were going to rank order them? I'm trying to figure out where the school I've been offered a position at would rank without naming the school myself.
SpedTeacher74I would take ANYWHERE in Europe. I LOVED living and working in Germany, but traveling around the other countries, I'd be ok with them too.
Many people would take anywhere in Italy. If it's a one year RAT location, it's probably not one of the MOST desired locations, but many people (in and out of DoDEA) would still be fairly jealous of you. Beyond that, I don't know much about Italy froma DoDEA perspective (beyond the major touristy destinations).
We visited the base at Vincenza when we were in Germany and stayed overnight before hitting the wineries and going on to Verona. They have a tough life there.
How does the overseas salary work it seems to get stuck around step 14,15, etc ???? so you get the same salary for 4 years ? are there any other adjustments to your pay during this time frame??
hahaRight. When the scale itself goes up (which it generally does), your salary goes up even if you are on a longevity step. Also, you could continue to pile up credits and then could potentially move up a salary lane. LQA and post allowance will also go up (or down) based on cost of living analysis, budgets, etc.
I was interviewed on February 23rd and my current principal (and other references) were contacted the following week to complete additional forms of reference. In fact, the principal from DoDEA actually called my principal to inquire about me. My principal walked away from that phone call fairly confident that they were very interested in hiring me...See MoreI was interviewed on February 23rd and my current principal (and other references) were contacted the following week to complete additional forms of reference. In fact, the principal from DoDEA actually called my principal to inquire about me. My principal walked away from that phone call fairly confident that they were very interested in hiring me. Toward the end of March, I reached out to the principal to inquire about the position since I had not heard anything. She told me their recommendations had been sent to DoDEA and I should hear from them soon. She never indicated whether or not I was selected. So, yesterday I reached out to DoDEA, sending an email to a person who has answered a question I had earlier and she checked my status. She said that my account indicates I was selected by this school on February 23rd and that she's not sure why I haven't been notified yet. What do you think is going on? Could the selection she's referring to be that I was selected for the interview (not the position) since that date is the day I was interviewed? I answer every phone call and check my spam folder every day. Nothing. I'm away from my home now on spring break. Maybe I'll have a letter when I return? I'm afraid they're trying to contact me and somehow I'm missing it. Ugh.
somedayBe prepared to mail your sealed transcripts, have your info ready for the equip. It goes back five years, locate a local fingerprint office so when you get the cards you can go there, and have passport photos ready for all members of your family. I have done all of this in the last week.
hahaGood advice. Make sure you have your employment verification forms done as well, if you have not already (to ensure that you get credit for all of the salary steps that you are entitled to right away).
BuzzHaha, so undergrad courses for journalism or speech won't help my pay grade, just my chances of making a referral list, correct? I emailed my evaluator with the course descriptions, but no response. I am just going to have to make a decision and hope that I am on the right track. Thanks for you help.
Although these days, there seem to be quite a few grad level credits that are still self-paced and not that strenuous/arduous (but not always easy to find in very specific areas).
vickyoMrs.C - Thank you for sharing all the information that you have gathered. It has been so difficult to find anything about local hires. I appreciate you sharing your tips and hope you find a position at the school where y'all are stationed.
Based on what my spouse went through, there is now just ...See MoreGood information here. Definitely reach out to the principals and let them know you are in the local area. Your name will still have to show up on any list that they pull for a position, but if your name is not showing up then at least you can follow and try and remedy the situation.
Based on what my spouse went through, there is now just one family preference category that covers military and DoDEA family members (unless it's been changed vert recently). If you put the preference down on your EAS and your name appears on the list then the principals are "required" to interview you. If they hire someone without preference they have to be able justify it (which they generally can, depending on how you want to spin almost anything).