DODD Teachers Chatboard

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haha If you have an ED (if ED stands for Emotional Dist.) state certification then that would mean you would only need 6 credit hours in ED related classes to be considered ED certified by DoDEA (it generally takes 12 credit hours). EC-6 sounds like a general SPED certification which should give you at least Mild to Moderate with DoDEA (presuming you ha...See More

Feb 17, 2018

HelpOthers Does the EC-6 mean early childhood-6th grade (general ed) and then EC-12 mean early childhood-12th grade special education?

As for the pending for 4 weeks, they may stay pending until someone starts looking for a position you have said you are qualified for. Then, they may review your qualifications to decide if they can include you in th...See More

Feb 21, 2018

Educational Technologist?

by bfranken

Feb 18, 2018

I've learned a good deal from this chatboard. Thanks to all the posters especially haha.

I spent 5 wonderful years as a DoDDs teacher in Italy in the early 90's. I finally have the opportunity to return and have completed my application. My questions:

1. Does the prior DoDDs experience help?

2. Are there Educational Techn...See More

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haha 1. It should be of some help. I don't believe that there is tangible, competitive advantage (e.g. adds points to your application, hiring preference, etc.) but seeing that experience will hopefully stand out and make you at least someone worth interviewing. After that, as always, it's up to you. The other time it can be an advantage is if you have ...See More

Feb 18, 2018

HelpOthers I agree with haha (sorry I have been away from this board so long).

Feb 21, 2018

pay?

by italiangirl896

Feb 17, 2018

How does pay work? I get to Guam tomorrow, and start work on the 20th. Just wondering when I should expect my first paycheck. Thanks!

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haha @ someday: Generally as a new hire you have to wait until you get to your new post to request an advance (in part due to the fact that you need to access an employee system that requires a CAC card in order to make the request).

If you are already hired and are making a PCS move to a new post, you can request the advance before you move (a...See More

Feb 18, 2018

HelpOthers The hold-up tends to be getting your CAC which is one of the items you need to access the computer system. When I arrived, a secretary at work helped me fill out MANY forms and one was the request for advanced pay. If you are going to need a deposit for an apartment, car, etc., you may want to request the max, which I think is 3 paychecks. This amo...See More

Feb 21, 2018

Quick question, I work as a teacher for DODEA stateside. I started December with organization December of 2016. How long do I have to work at the school before I can move to another school in the same district (Southeast Americas) but in a different state? I tried to update my application for new target areas and it still says that my application i...See More

Changing schools

by kgteach

Feb 14, 2018

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IsItFriday? So, did you fire off an email? What was the reply? Please share so that we know whether the advice was useful.

Feb 20, 2018

HelpOthers In my experience, I called HR and they said that my application would remain frozen for the remainder of the school-year for which I was hired. I called to ask them to unfreeze it in that February/March time-frame when they normally ask people to activate their applications for the upcoming school-year. If others have received this e-mail, now is t...See More

Feb 21, 2018

Quals?

by H

Feb 20, 2018

If you finalized your application by Feb 1, have your qualifications been determined yet?

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GingerZin I called them this morning to verify my references were all in. The woman mentioned they would be starting reviewing all the qualifications starting next week. She suggested calling 2 weeks if there had been no movement. Hope this helps.

Feb 20, 2018

H It does. Thanks!

Feb 20, 2018

FYI, if you need more credits to qualify.

by cckarst

Feb 14, 2018

If anyone needs classes to help get qualified in certain endorsement areas, I came across this program through the University of La Verne. I find them to be extremely well priced for an accredited graduate level course. $345.00 for a 3 credit class. They are also extremely flexible, the courses are self-paced. They have a variety of different educa...See More

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SpedTeacher74 You might try Psychology of Exceptional Children. That's the only other one I see that might work. I'd copy the syllabi and send it to your HR contact to verify.

Feb 20, 2018

Wanderlust I've contacted the same person you have per email, Ms. Coppedge and have gotten and no response. What do you suggest?

Feb 20, 2018

Does anyone know anything about the schools at Ft. Rucker?

by SpedTeacher74

Feb 15, 2018

I just got my third or fourth referral from them since October? Is there simply a lot of turnover related to military moves there or is there something about the school that employees leave because of? Just curious.

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RJ It's a very regimented district. Teachers have no say on what and how they teach. That's why they leave.

Feb 17, 2018

SpedTeacher74 That's good to know. Thank's for the info!

Feb 19, 2018

Introductions

by Michelle Zimmerman

Feb 19, 2018

If I was notified that I was put on a list for a possible interview, would it help me at all to introduce myself to the principal? I would like to show initiative and be considered for an interview. Or, is it best to wait to hear from the principal for an interview?

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haha Opinions seem to vary on whether it is worthwhile (or a possible negative) to reach out personally to a principal.

In the case of being on a referral list for a specific position/school I have come to the opinion that it probably won't do any harm and there is a small chance that it could increase the odds that they want to interview you (...See More

Feb 19, 2018

How long have to wait after applied?

by Joshua

Feb 17, 2018

My daughter has two techer's certificates(Elementary and secondary English). And she is now elementary school Teacher.

My daughter applied via Dodea in mid-January, when can I get an interview?

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haha I'm not really sure who you are asking for but the answer is maybe starting in May, maybe never.

Feb 17, 2018

Teacher dad Thanks.

Feb 18, 2018

There's Still Some Time

by RJ

Feb 14, 2018

No need to hold your breath just yet, there are some excessed educators that still need to be placed. I just got the Notice from the FEA. Until that issue resolved, technically positions can't be filled from CONUS.

Just letting everyone know, in case anyone was waiting for referrals. I know I am!

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haha I would agree that there are still more placements, reconsideration and within District moves that need to be done before they get to CONUS hires. I'm not so sure that they have to wait for all excesses to be placed before hiring anyone stateside. I know in the past, some excess teachers have not had final placements until late in the summer and th...See More

Feb 14, 2018

RJ Exactly, ergo the 'technically'. I've heard of admins not reporting all vacancies to avoid having to fill it with excessed employees. Rumors though.

Feb 14, 2018