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Dec 5, 2017
Dec 3, 2017
Super excited and nervous at the same time. I have an interview this week for a position overseas. This will be my first phone interview ever. I am very nervous and fear that I will get tongue twisted and just plain sound like a idiot over the phone. I have been preparing for the interview I am just scared that I wi...See More
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HopefulTeacher
I'm hoping to interview for positions next year. :)
Ida
I agree with Haha, make lots of notes for yourself. Then you can refer to them and help yourself feel prepared. Also take time. I think sometimes on the phone people don't want dead air but giving a thoughtful response is always a good thing. Those 7 questions are about right. Also since we have been here we learned that they only ask the questions...See More
Dec 3, 2017
I need to do a teacher interview for my Educational Psychology class. I only have four questions. I would really appreciate it if someone can provide me with short answers. TIA.
1. How much does the ability of your students vary?
2. What kind of information do you gather to help you deal with ability differenc...See More
haha
1. Quite a bit. I teach special education as a resource class where most students come for extra time to work on assignments for other classes, get extra tutoring, get help with organization and study strategies and someone to monitor their progress, missing assignments, etc.
I have students who are on grade level for all subjects but one...See More
I have students who are on grade level for all subjects but one...See More
Dec 3, 2017
haha
5 years for stateside, so you would start on step 5. !0 years for overseas schools and everyone starts on step 1, so you would start on step 11 if you have 10 years of credited experience.
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DodeaHopeful
I was already a substitute for DODEA when I was accepted for my student teaching. That helped because I already had a background check for me. I went directly to the school secretary and told her that I was interested. I also found a teacher willing to sponsor me. I then had to find the HR person at the base who did the official paperwork. I sent h...See More
Shonna
Thanks, I am super close to a base and I can do the foot work as well and maybe find me a teacher that would sponser me.
Dec 1, 2017
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haha
No problem. As I recall, upper level does not mean that is has to be Masters level, but they do want those amount of credits to be above intro, courses/community college level. I want to say 400 and above but could be wrong.
If your state offered Physics, Biology etc as separate certification areas, and you had those certification areas vi...See More
If your state offered Physics, Biology etc as separate certification areas, and you had those certification areas vi...See More
haha
For example, I am from FL so happened to look at their situation. Your science degree and NC certification/credits in physics would likely get you a Physics certification in FL. You could then be able to add Biology and Chemistry by simply passing a subject area test (and paying them money of course!). DoDEA would then only require 6 credit hours i...See More
Dec 2, 2017
haha
What school did you apply for? Teachers are generally not really clued in since we don't have much to say about hiring anyone (and often aren't included in the interview process even if the para is being hired for our class). Also, paras are generally General Service employees so they are hired and paid under a different set of rules/guidelines.
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Nov 12, 2017
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Joe Wachs
Just a follow up to Chantal's question. I am currently teaching at an American International school. I do know that some countries has age limits in order to get a work visa. I dont't know if this is an issue with DoD or if they have agreements that supersede that policy?
haha
DoDEA generally has Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA) which cover active duty military and related mission required personnel when assigned to another country. So, if you have SOFA status you are not in the country with an actual visa and are not bound by any age restrictions, etc. I think the UK is one of the exceptions where a visa (expensive an...See More
Nov 28, 2017
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tabmg
I don't think you need to worry :) They never have enough SPED teachers apply! I think you will find yourself hired rather quickly- I taught with DoDEA in Japan, Korea, and UK and every year they were short on SPED teachers! Unless you were picky about where you are willing to go, you will most likely be hired soon!
DodeaHopeful
It will take you awhile to get evaluated... you're non-existent on the priority list. HR is wrapping up hiring for 17/18 still. Then they will work on the transfer round which starts December 15, then they will start evaluating 18/19 quals for hiring starting in April/may. Be patient
Nov 23, 2017
I am contemplating attending college for the first time in my life. I am 40 years old but never had the opportunity. Hypothetically if I attained a master's degree in 6 years and a state certificate, would I have any chance whatsoever at a DODD job with no actual years of teaching experience?
Has this ever happened tha...See More
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haha
Social Studies/History is just fine for a certification. It would be helpful if you could also teach something else outside of that (Journalism, Drama, Health, any other subject(s)).
tabmg
Try to do your student teaching with them- the only teachers in DoDEA I ever met that had no US teaching experience were all people who had completed their student teaching at a DoDDS school.
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As for the long gap it's possible the position got put on hold or they offered it to someone else and it fell through for some reason. Good lu...See More