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HelpOthers Requests to interview could occur anywhere from hours to a couple of weeks from the time the referral list provided to the principal.

Make sure the phone number on your application is the one you can answer all the time and have it ON. If you list a home phone number, even if it is also with a cell number, don't be surprised to find a mis...See More

Feb 27, 2018

haha Tough to say really with any kind of accuracy. It depends on the position (elementary, Social Studies, etc), the location, etc. A referral list could have 10 to 25 names on it (maybe a bit more) and principal will generally interview 3-5 candidates. So, if you made the list then the odds just got a lot better then just being in the system and being...See More

Feb 27, 2018

Timelines?

by Travelingmomma

yesterday, 2018

HI All! I recently applied for a special education teacher or assessor position with the DODD. I was just wondering what timeline do they follow? I know my references were sent the forms almost immediately. What happens from here? I applied for most European bases. Thanks in advance!

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haha They are still finalizing internal transfers and figuring out where definite openings will be in the fall. The bulk of interviewing for overseas happens June-August with some possibly coming as early as May and as late as October (with a few more positions being filled between then and January).

As for what happens from here, you might mak...See More

Feb 27, 2018

HelpOthers It is a game of sit and wait. If an a principal is given permission to hire, a list of qualified applicants will be provided to the principal who will then choose usually three or so people to interview. You may receive an e-mail letting you know that you made it onto a referral list, but you may not be asked to interview. If you choose to intervie...See More

Feb 27, 2018

Teaching in PR

by Kelly

yesterday, 2018

Can anyone tell me if the teachers in the PR get COLA and LQA ?

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haha DoDEA teachers in PR do get COLA (or at least they do the last I heard about it). PR and Guam are the only two non-foreign country locations that qualify for COLA (as I recall).

Feb 27, 2018

HelpOthers If you look at the pay scale for Puerto Rico, it is higher than the others, because the cost of living difference is already included in the pay. I think you can live on base, like in the States and pay your own rent.

Feb 27, 2018

Differences

by Erin

Feb 24, 2018

Is there any difference between a DOD teacher and a regular public school teacher?

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Erin isn't the only difference one stays in place and the DOD teacher moves around?

Feb 24, 2018

haha If you are the same Erin, didn't you ask basically this same question a few weeks ago (not complaining, just sayin')? In any case, for anyone who missed it the first time (with a minor tweak or two):

We are essentially public school teachers with the differences being that we work for the Dept. of Defense, are not under the Dept. of Educat...See MoreIf you are the same Erin, didn't you ask basically this same question a few weeks ago (not complaining, just sayin')? In any case, for anyone who missed it the first time (with a minor tweak or two):

We are essentially public school teachers with the differences being that we work for the Dept. of Defense, are not under the Dept. of Education (nat'l or state) and our student population is determined by the military powers that be, not who lives within our school boundary area. I've been a public school teacher in two states in the US, and I have also taught in a few different international schools. In my opinion/experiences (which will likely vary from others) the job of a teacher is basically the same in many/most schools and environments. Some type of planning, followed by some type of instruction, followed by some type of assessment, then repeat and adjust as necessary.

For me, a huge part of my area (SPED) is establishing/building and maintaining a positive relationship with my students which then allows me to prod, pull and nudge them without getting a lot of push back and negativity from them.

Learning/knowing your subject, being excited about it and figuring out a way to meld your personality and style with effective methods of teaching your content and making it interesting and engaging in some way.

The DoDEA piece comes into based on whatever initiative/curriculum/assessments etc are being used/pushed out at any given moment. You then have to find a way to take that into account with your planning, instruction etc (or at least enough of it so that no one is bothering you as you go ahead and do what you feel is best for your students as a competent professional).

The other piece that is a little different is the fact that the majority of your students have active duty military parents. So, you do need to be aware that students may have to deal with a parent being down range, deployed for extended periods of time, be distracted/excited/absent due to a parent returning home/getting leave etc. You also have to take into account that you (and everyone) is there supporting the mission but the students are really the only ones not there by choice.

I'm sure there is more to it than I'm thinking about off the top of my head (in addition to the fact that we are being well paid and supported to be able to live, travel and enjoy life overseas :D).

Feb 24, 2018

Health insurance

by italiangirl896

Jan 21, 2018

Can we talk about health insurance? I am overwhelmed by all of the options. If you wouldn't mind sharing, please share which options you think are the best and why.

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Scholar Literacyrocks, depends on the post. I'm lucky that my prime didn't go to standard it went to some other name and I'm covered on base as I always have been but it was made clear not all overseas posts have that luxury.

Feb 24, 2018

HelpOthers LiteracyRocks, I suggest another primary insurance with Tricare as your secondary, but you can check for coverage in the area you are being assigned before deciding.

Feb 24, 2018

On the 'additional info/class missing' column, mine says "qualified- 2.15.18. CS". This is the date & person who reviewed my application, correct? I wanted to make sure it wasn't a form or something that I needed to do. Also, I know there were a couple SLP positions open for the transfer round. Is there a way to know if they were filled? If the...See More

SLP questions?

by Amy

Feb 24, 2018

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Scholar Yes it's the date and initials of who marked you qualified

Feb 24, 2018

HelpOthers Yes (agree with Scholar). As for vacancies. They will not be announced publicly unless the applicants are not in EAS for the position (unlikely). If someone happens to see it posted for their district only, they can let you know at that stage, but this is still not that point where principals would be looking in EAS.

Feb 24, 2018

Special Education Qualifications

by cckarst

Jan 3, 2018

I'm a special education teacher, with a Masters degree in special education. There appears to be five different endorsements under special education for the DoD, which are:

0415 Assessor (Special Education)

0417 Teacher, Severe/Multiple Disabilities

0420 Mildly Learning Imp

0423 Teacher, Moderately/Severely Lear...See More

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Wanderlust SpedTeacher74, I have been collaborative teaching in the Gen Ed sector for the past 15 years in the district I teach for. It is a commonality in the state of Colorado. I have collaborated in ELA, Math, and Social Studies. It is a really good experience and makes for great relationship building. The opportunity to work with Special Needs and Gen Ed ...See More

Feb 22, 2018

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SpedTeacher74 I'm really enjoying the co-teaching a lot more than I thought I would. My co-teacher is a first year teacher, so I was afraid in the beginning it might be tough, but he's probably the best first year teacher I've ever seen. I do have to handle a lot of the discipline issues though, partially because a lot of those kids are on my caseload and becaus...See More

Feb 23, 2018

Certification

by southernteach

Dec 21, 2017

Haha,

I just wanted to write to let you know I finished the math class at Grand Canyon and am now qualified as of today in all three areas of LIMM, VI, and English. Thank you so much for the recommendation of GCU. Without you telling me about Grand Canyon it would have been difficult to find a class with that exact title. Happy Holidays!

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HelpOthers Make sure your EAS application shows you qualified in these areas and continue to watch USA Jobs just in case too.

Feb 22, 2018

southernteach Yes it is all showing. All 3 areas. I emailed HR back in January and they confirmed my app was active and ready and I have been on a couple referral lists already but not for overseas yet. Thanks Mary!

Feb 23, 2018