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LiteracyRocks Ok, that makes sense! We are a small school, so we do not have an assistant principal. I am the co-director of our after school program, and could likely get the director to write a reference. The problem with that is he supervises my after-care performance, not my teaching performance.I do teach summer school every summer and could possibly talk t...See More

Feb 3, 2018

HelpOthers You could have a lead teacher complete one if there are not enough other individuals. If the director of the after school program completes one the director can tell you whether or not the questions were related to anything that could be evaluated. Then, you will know whether or not to look for additional references.

Feb 22, 2018

Hi all- totally new here as my husband just got qualified. He's got a masters and 14 years experience, incredible recommendations and a few other endorsements. I'm guessing he is a solid candidate? He teaches social studies. Do people ever get a position the first year applying? Is there any shot we could get somewhere in Europe? We also elected Ko...See More

newly qualified

by losjeds

Feb 1, 2018

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DodeaHopeful For a fact... the only SS position at the largest growing installation in Korea is looking for is SS/Gifted We are drowning in SS certs. Get more or wait forever

Feb 3, 2018

HelpOthers Looks like the system was being glitchy. Hopefully you were able to read that social studies alone is not very competitive and that adding a few classes in order to add other areas of certification would make him a more viable candidate. If you look at the DoDEA HR page that describes the requirements for each position, you will see the number of h...See More

Feb 22, 2018

Medical Condition

by SC Hopeful

Feb 4, 2018

Hello everyone. I am currently a DDESS employee and am interested in applying for a position overseas. I was wondering if my husbabnd's medical condition would prevent me from getting a job. Coming from a military standpoint, we always had a medical boaRd interview before overseas moves. Is it the same in DODDS?

haha It would likely depend on the condition and the location you would be going to. Your dependents' health does not come into play at all until/unless you are offered a position. I forget the exact wording, but you would then need to provide a letter from a Dr. stating that he does not have a medical condition that would preclude him from living overs...See More

Feb 4, 2018

HelpOthers haha is correct. The employee must pass a physical, but family members need only have a letter stating they can go overseas. However, if your spouse needs to return to the States while you are employed, you may be in a tough situation of choosing to leave and repay moving expenses, etc., or be separated from each other for a time.

Feb 22, 2018

I was just curious about how people decide on what locations to apply to. I know that some are 1 year and some are 2 year contracts. I'm not sure what other factors to consider. I feel like access to healthcare and other amenities would be important. Are there places where it's easier for my significant other to secure employment too (engineer)? An...See More

Locations

by slpgeek

Feb 4, 2018

haha I think a lot of it comes down to personal preference, experience, bias, situation etc.

We had taught internationally before DoDEA and knew we would be fine or even enjoy living almost anywhere in the world (and really wanted to increase our chances of being hired) so only ruled out one or two places and included everything else. If you ho...See MoreI think a lot of it comes down to personal preference, experience, bias, situation etc.

We had taught internationally before DoDEA and knew we would be fine or even enjoy living almost anywhere in the world (and really wanted to increase our chances of being hired) so only ruled out one or two places and included everything else. If you honestly think you or your family would be miserable/unsafe/freaking out in a certain country/location for even a few years then you should probably omit it since there is no certainty or even high likelihood of moving/transferring once you are at a location.

The one or two year aspect wasn't a factor for us at all. The one or two year only refers to how often you get paid/reimbursed travel back to the states and has nothing to do with job security or anything like that. We don't go back to the states every year and if we did, paying for it every other year was not really a big deal for us. If you would like that benefit every year and/or want to be able to decide to leave/have you move back to the states paid for every year, then it may be a factor for you.

Healthcare was not a big issue for us at the time. Luckily we had issues we were in Germany and the healthcare was excellent. If that is a concern for you or your family then most places in Europe will generally be OK for most issues and concerns. Japan and Korea will also generally be fine. The only caveat would be the nearer to large urban centers, the more likely you are to find a range of options since most significant issues will be referred off base to be dealt with.

Some people want a certain region/country and are willing to forego anything else. That's fine but it does greatly limit your already limited chances and opportunities.

Meaningful employment on the economy is going to be tricky virtually everywhere. Again large urban centers are better, but these can be found in pretty much every country so you would not rule out the country on an application but may be more selective in which specific bases/schools you accept interviews with. Some bases have more opportunities for civilian contractors/career professionals than others but I do not know if that is something that can be sorted by country. I do know that Germany had quire a few bases that offered training for NATO, Nat'l Guard etc and that seemed to equate to some higher level contractor jobs for spouses.

Base facilities vary wildly by location, not necessarily by country so that might not be a factor you can really worry about when selecting locations.

Basically, you should cast a wide net if getting in is your biggest priority. Transfers are not guaranteed or easy but moving is possible and virtually all locations have the potential to offer you and your family a very nice life/lifestyle if you are open to it.

Feb 4, 2018

HelpOthers Once you are in DoDEA, you are expected to go where they need/want you, so being available for worldwide may get your application onto more referral lists. However, if you interview for a position and then turn it down, your application will be frozen and unavailable for hire for the remainder of that school-year.

Feb 22, 2018

Recommendations every year?

by Guest

Feb 5, 2018

I think this has been asked before, but I can't remember the answer. When you list your employers and HR sends out the form for them to fill out: Do they resend that form each year, or do the former forms stay on file? We have moved around quite a bit and I have worked at 5 different schools in the last 8 years. I don't want those schools to have t...See More

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haha Unless you delete the reference when you resubmit then they :"shouldn't" get a new email/reference unless it's a glitch of some kind (or unless they changed the system).

Feb 5, 2018

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HelpOthers You do need to make sure your current supervisor and most recent supervisors are included, so if you are moving around a lot and still working, as you add the newer people, you will need to delete the references of the more distant supervisors, because you can only list four.

Feb 22, 2018

Mortgages?

by Asking

Feb 6, 2018

Are there any incentives for teachers who want to relocate for a DOD stateside teaching job? Any zero-down mortgages or anything or assistance from the DOD? Thanks.

haha I don't believe so.

Feb 6, 2018

HelpOthers No. However, in some locations you are invited to live on post and for your children to attend the DoDEA school.

Feb 22, 2018

Unlock Application

by RJ

Feb 5, 2018

Does your application unlock automatically, or do you have to request it? If so, how?

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RJ If you are hired, your application is frozen, or locked for a period of time. Mine has been locked since last July.

Feb 6, 2018

HelpOthers You must request this by contacting HR.

Feb 22, 2018

18-19

by Help

Feb 7, 2018

If i missed the Feb 2 deadline to update my application, am i still eligible for 18-19? I just submitted last night.

Scholar If it let you submit with that selected you are good. I submitted March last year and got hired.

Feb 7, 2018

HelpOthers As long as everything on your application has the upcoming school-year and all the boxes are checked.

Feb 22, 2018

HHG shioment

by Laura

Feb 7, 2018

I entered all my information in Dps for our hhg shipment. Does anyone know if I'm supposed to do anything else? So I HAVE to stop by the local base or will they contact me?

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Ida We tried to go to the local base. They said we needed to do it online first, then we went and met them and actually set it all up.

Feb 7, 2018

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HelpOthers I was already at a local military facility, so I did the online stuff, then went in person for everything else.

Feb 22, 2018

Finalize Application

by RJ

Feb 8, 2018

I was able to get my application unlocked and I made updates to it. My application shows green check marks, however I am unable to finalize. Will it still show or is there anything I need to do?

haha Did you delete your transcripts etc. and re-upload them?

In any case, when in doubt call and/or write HR and have them check on their end that you are active and available before recruiting season starts for next year.

Feb 8, 2018

HelpOthers On the documents page, make sure you have uploaded all the required documents again. You must have a transcript and a certification uploaded (or at least titled that way). Make sure the years to the side of these documents are the upcoming school-year. Once everything is there, you should be able to finalize it.

Feb 22, 2018