DODD Teachers Chatboard

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fmp3 OK thanks. Just one more question if you have a moment... Our biggest concern is in the LQA Questionaire where it says: did you apply/receive/accept this position while physically residing in the US... what would you do there?

Jan 14, 2018

haha That is a tough call. If you put no, then you are locked into hoping they accept your explanation/rationale for how you were recruited and what benefits you currently receiving from your foreign employer.

If you put yes, then you are technically lying on your application which could end up disqualifying your application when someone figure...See More

Jan 14, 2018

German/English HS?

by wanderer

Jan 14, 2018

Any great German/English teachers available now and already listed in EAS? Vilseck HS in has been looking for someone to teach 4 sections of German 1-2 and 1 section of ELA since Oct or Nov...

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haha Thanks. Good to know. People are always wondering what are some hard to fill/valuable combination certifications to have.

Jan 14, 2018

My applied for the DoDea for the first time as an SLP. I also got a job offer for an SLP job in what's considered a Tier 1 International School. If I were to get a job in the DoD, in a fairly desirable location, I would take it over the IS. I like the idea of living abroad and having a CX, BX, APO etc. What am I looking at in terms of competition? ...See More

SLP

by SLP

Jan 14, 2018

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haha SLP is generally a very good qualification to have for DoDEA. I have no idea of the number of SLP's in the DoDEA application system but I imagine it is on the low side compared to most position from what I have heard/been told.

If hired, you could have DoDEA ship everything from your int'l location but then technically that would be your H...See More

Jan 14, 2018

Age

by Patricia

Jan 14, 2018

I applied for world wide placement. Are there any Seniors (63) hired recently. I am still young and love the profession . I recently complete 6 years in the UAE.

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SpedTeacher74 How did you like the UAE?

Jan 14, 2018

haha In general, DoDEA hires many late career or even retired teachers. Many principals seem to appreciate a mix of ages/experience levels on their staff (even though they are not really supposed to consider age as a factor when hiring).

Jan 14, 2018

Certification Area Question

by Ireland7713

Jan 13, 2018

Hello All,

My name is Rick St. Louis and I have started my application process with the DoDEA and I have a question about Target Jobs and how I should proceed. I am Washington State endorsed in ELA (5-12), Social Studies (5-12), and Sped (K-12). When applying for target jobs, can I only apply for jobs I am endorsed in or can I apply for Jo...See More

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haha You can apply for any job that you feel like applying for. DoDEA will then evaluate your transcripts and state certifications and tell you which areas THEY consider you qualified for with them. Those will be the only areas/jobs they will generally consider you for.

DoDEA only counts college credits in the specific classes/areas that they l...See More

Jan 13, 2018

Ireland7713 Thank you!

Jan 14, 2018

Driving a truck in Spangdahelm- Hi Iam accepting a positon I

by Denise

Jan 14, 2018

Hi Iam accepting a positon Iin Germany and I have a Nissan Titan will it be to big for German Roads? Thanks

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haha You should be fine. We were in Bavaria which is relatively rural and bought an older BMW X-5 which we drove for 3 years there. We never felt like it was too big (except for parking in some of the little German villages). There were also quite a few people who drive bigger American trucks and they seemed fine.

You might want to ask someone ...See More

Jan 14, 2018

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Acceptance Odds

by Sam

Jan 13, 2018

I have entered my application and was deemed qualified for the DoD schools overseas. I'm qualified to teach Math and I just graduated.

Is math considered a hard-to-fill position in terms of employment for the DoD? I'm just curious if I have a chance in being selected or not.

Thanks.

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haha Math is generally considered a relatively hard area to fill. With 10's of thousands of candidates in the system, however, you would have to think there are many math qualified teachers with some/more experience than you have at the moment.

But, you never know. Keep your application active, renew it every year and as you log some experience...See More

Jan 13, 2018

Scholar Are you hs and ms math? Our small school is looking for the most math and math/science combos (5!?!) I am sure those will be filled during transfer round but it will leave spots open all over. While you are in holding, you may want to see if a credit or two will get you another certification. AP Summer Institutes are expensive but being certified i...See More

Jan 13, 2018

E-QIP / Background investigation

by Icanread

Jan 4, 2018

I submitted my eqip last night and will mail my fingerprints tomorrow. I asked my HR security rep about how long it will take to get through the background investigation. She said that it will take 5-6 months and even up to a year. Is that just the standard response they are required to give? I can't imagine the school holding a position for me if ...See More

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italiangirl896 JROTC17- That's encouraging to hear! How were you notified? And does that mean now you'll get your final offer and start date and stuff?

Jan 12, 2018

DodeaTeach I received an email from HR knowing I was cleared. I received the final offer today.

Jan 12, 2018

I took a six credit course that I believe would allow me to be qualified for additional teaching categories. If I contact HR with the course description, would they be able to tell me if the course counts toward qualification? If anyone has experience doing this, I would love the contact information. Ideally, I would like an e-mail address so that ...See More

HR contact info

by H

Jan 4, 2018

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SpedTeacher74 Yes. I submitted a course description BEFORE I enrolled for the course and HQ told me it would certify me in six additional areas (all SPED). That way I didn't waste my money if it didn't qualify me. I just submitted for re-evaluation a few days ago.

Jan 12, 2018

H SpedTeacher74, Thank you! How did you "submit a course description"? Is there an email you sent it too? I looked on my Quals page and there were no initials or other contact information listed. Thanks!

Jan 12, 2018

Does anyone know if having/passing a recent governmental background check would speed up the DODEA background check? I have had numerous governmental background checks: college ROTC, BIA employment, passport, TSA precheck, and I just submitted my Global Entry application. If so, the implication would be that new applicants could expedite there futu...See More

Background check

by Donna J

Jan 10, 2018

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Donna J haha, I knew a background check would still have to be completed but was hoping that having one just completed might move this one along. We are always looking for an angle, aren't we? lol

Jan 11, 2018

haha Yes, any little thing that can help!

Jan 11, 2018