DODD Teachers Chatboard

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H haha, have you seen a .5 SPED and .5 Art floating around, by chance?

Feb 6, 2018

haha No, not that I recall. Maybe if/when the Japan list comes out there will be something. The only .5's I ever recall seeing with Art were .5 Art and .5 Music.

Feb 6, 2018

Hiring for 2018/2019

by someday

Jan 27, 2018

Haha I tried to ask to this before but I think it got lost in a thread :). I was wondering if you think that with this email coming out (which I never got) that said if you are updated by Feb.2 that you will be eligible for current vacancies that they might start the hiring process earlier this year.

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LiteracyRocks I didn't get this email, but my application was not complete until tonight. I have been gathering up information and contact information for references. Since I did not have it in by Feb 2, am I out of consideration for the 18-19 school year?

Feb 5, 2018

someday You will still be considered for vacancies in 18/19. The email said if you are updated by feb. 2 you would be considered for current vacancies (these are probably ones created by transfer round) and if after feb.2 future vacancies for 18/19.

Feb 6, 2018

Official Transcripts

by Kathleen Bales

Feb 5, 2018

I have applied for a teaching position for overseas. My application was reviewed but needed official transcripts from one of my schools. Is the best way to send it to this address:

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY RECRUITMENT UNIT

4800 Mark Center Drive

Alexandria, VA 22350-1401

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angel But that is the address, except the first line for me was just DODEA. It wasn't spelled out like that. The second line was ATTN: so and so, the rest of the lines were the same as above.

Feb 5, 2018

haha As angel said, usually you just upload an official (opened obviously) transcript onto your EAS. If/when you get an offer you would then have to snail mail an unopened official transcript.

Feb 6, 2018

Help or hurt?

by ....

Feb 5, 2018

My husband just applied to the dodea for a music teacher position. If we are selected are there nursing jobs for civilians on base? Should we put this on the application? Would it help or hurt to put it on there?

haha There could be school nurse jobs in the schools on base. Obviously there are nurses in the base clinics but they are mainly active duty. I do know of civilians that have had other jobs in the clinics but not sure about nursing.

There really isn't a place to put it on the EAS and it really wouldn't help or hurt you one way or the other. DoD...See More

Feb 5, 2018

DodeaHopeful Does your husband have more than music? There aren't a lot of music positions available

Feb 5, 2018

qualifications

by Redclover711

Feb 1, 2018

I am trying to add qualifications to my DODEA license. I know how to go about adding teacher areas, but am getting ready to start an ed leadership program. I know that DODEA does not require the internship but the coursework/degree. However,how do you go about asking for an admin license? Is it separate from your teacher license?

Nana B Once you have satisfied the ed leadership course requirements, you can apply via usajobs when an assistant principal or principal opening becomes available. On the application questionnaire, you will be asked about your coursework and/or state certification. Best of luck moving forward!

Feb 3, 2018

Redclover711 I know how to apply through USA Jobs. I am not interested in applying for an admin job at this point. I just want to have the cert on file alongside my DoDEA teaching cert. Do I request the cert be added through my same contact for teacher certification at HR? I also saw there was something about ecp and ratings system. Is this no longer now that t...See More

Feb 3, 2018

Hi all. I think this will be my last post. I have wanted to teach DOD stateside for 5 years now. Unfortunately, I think I'm going to remove myself from the running this year. A few of you mentioned that retirement is not great. Can you give me a figure? I'm in Ohio and my retirement here at 65 will grant me a 45k pension for the rest of my life. Ou...See More

Retirement

by Last chance

Feb 1, 2018

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haha If you are just looking for a high number on a single pension for your peace of mind then DoDEA is probably not the best option for you. I think if you (or anyone wrestling with the same decisions) look at the total picture then DoDEA will generally be equivalent or at least competitive when compared to many/most teachers' stateside scenarios.
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Feb 1, 2018

IsItFriday? A 62 yr old teacher in DODDS with a Master's degree who retires today with 20 years of service would collect about $16,000 as a pension (FERS annuity.)

Social security and 401ktype accounts compicate the question. But they won't change the amount of the FERS annuity.

A bugger question is where do you plan to reitire?

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Feb 2, 2018

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Does anyone have the contact info for HR?

by Coachwalker

Jan 31, 2018

I was just informed that I am NOT QUALIFIED for the position of AP. I am for sure qualified and I want to know what I need to do.

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haha Sorry to hear that. Start with the general numbers/email:

(571) 372-0576 or (571) 372-0578)

EASSystemAdministrator@hq.dodea.edu

Jan 31, 2018

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Where do the virtual teachers work?

by Bike Grrrl

Jan 29, 2018

From home? Or is there a central location?

haha There are apparently different hubs where teachers are supposed to be located/live nearby. I believe they could then do some facilitating of the classes/students from home.

The job seems to be mainly checking student's progress on the online coursework and sending out emails (if my experience of helping students who are taking virtual clas...See More

Jan 29, 2018

SpedTeacher74 I'm curious to know too. It says they have virtual "hub's" in Weisbaden, Germany, Okinawa, Japan, and Quantico, Virginia, but then there is another one that says "all virtual hubs", so I don't know if those are the only three or if there are more not listed.

Jan 30, 2018

Qualified

by Michelle

Jan 25, 2018

How long does it take for your application to be reviewed and qualified once you submit your application?

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Bentobeth It's been a month and mine still says "Pending". What should I do?

Jan 27, 2018

haha When in doubt, call and/or write HR and try to get some movement.

Jan 27, 2018

Jan 26, 2018

I still haven't heard anything about my orders, though I was supposed to get them early this week. Anyone I can contact to find out something? I can't resign and get a sub until I have those orders.

Laura Contact the person who sent you all your paperwork and your HR rep.

Jan 26, 2018

TheMiddle I imagine that even though the shutdown was only a day, they're probably even more backed up than before. Don't worry - it'll all work out :). Most of us have been in the exact same anxious resigning boat, and it'll be worth the nerves. Heck, I had to wait to resign until the day before school started.

Jan 27, 2018