angelYeah on the DoDDS Teachers Facebook group there are a lot saying they are going to Sollars. I was wondering if I was going to be the only new one going to Edgren, or if people just didn't post yet (like me).
ok...this just happened... went to courthouse and applied for passports.... clerk didn't fill out any of the boxes on the DD form 1056. Was she supposed to? she said she wasn't, so she left it blank, attached it to the envelope. inserted it into an express envelope and that was it. I'm hoping it doesn't get kicked back at this late date..
Only reason I caught...See MoreI emailed Ms. Doran and let her know what happened.. The application packet was express mailed directly from the courthouse to DoDEA. Worse case scenario, Ms. Doran will send the packet back to me, I will have the clerk break the seal, attach the Letter, re-seal the envelope and overnight the packet back to Ms. Doran.
Only reason I caught it was I re-read the electronic version of the Letter when I made it back home because my laptop was still open.
micorazonkilleenMs. Doran said so long as she receives packet it should be fine. I just hope I never have to go to the courthouse again. Lol. Well, at least not for passports. Lol
TeachTeachers are required to get the TB test, dependents are not. I already turned all of my paperwork in without a TB test for my children and got my orders.
I ❤ spedI was told by HR - only the sponsor needs the physical, TB test, and EKG (if over 40). Your dependents only need a letter from their physician saying they are able to move overseas, medically. I got a checklist from my HR person (Lisa - she is the best!) that was helpful. There were also so helpful hints to help with some of the questions.
And for those fretting about the terms firm/tentative offer (like I was)...my travel orders email was labeled "firm offer". It all (timelines, types of offers) seems to be different for everyone so try not to sweat it.
IdaDo mind if I ask the date you leave? We haven't gotten final orders, so we wonder how far back the actual leave date will be then we originally thought. Thanks!
What are the conditions for LQA. Would one be allowed to do AirBNB or take in housemates to subsidize LQA for a larger home or to take home a second income or is that a breach of contract?
Does anyone know of there might be any openings for a teacher of the visually impaired with the DODEA open for the 2017-18 school year. My application is current. Also for stateside is there any help with relocation and housing or is that only if you go overseas? Thanks.
HelpOthersIf you are hired stateside, you pay for your own relocation and housing. However, if going to Guam or Puerto Rico (American Territories). Relocation is covered, but I believe you pay your own housing once there. I am not aware of any vacancies for teacher of the visually impaired right now.
hahaA school in Japan has been looking for a combo VI/Learning Impaired Mild Moderate position for a year (and still is as far as I know). Every time they go to pull a list there is only one or no candidates in the system. It's a very rare cert but also a fairly rare opening.
Current permanent DoDEA educators assigned to the Pacific West, Osan and Humphreys Complex (Osan American Elementary School, Osan American Middle/High School, Humphreys West Elementary School, Humphreys Central Elementary School, Humphreys Middle School, Humphreys High School)