I was hired in November 2020. I just received an email saying that I need to update my EAS application. My question is: In the address section, do I add my actual address in Japan or my APO? I still have my home in the USA. Is the Japan address permanent or temporary?
hahaOK. Then they should probably just join/post on the DoDEA Teachers Interested page then and can get the benefit of multiple people answering their questions (including me probably).
Has anyone been cleared to teach for DoDDS and offered the position on a LOSS (line of sight supervision) because they are not yet finished with your background check? Is this something of the normal per COVID-19? I understand that the background checks are taking a bit longer than usual, but is this something to worry about. I have been teaching 22 years and have no shady crap in my background. This really makes me feel like a criminal. Lol
wandererThat's what I went to Germany on in fall 2016 when the background checks were first handed over to a contractor or something and the process took 2 months when before I made it to Japan in like two weeks. My principal didn't actually have me teach line of sight (instead it was normal) and I'm not sure exactly when the LOSS was lifted....if ever.
CookieThank you for your response. Have you received notices of 'non-selection' through USA Jobs before? I'm just wondering if it's even viable since USA Jobs seems to be very hit or miss.
FrankDoes anyone know the best email to get your EAS application unlocked/unfrozen? I emailed the one from the "contact us" tab on the eas website usarmy.ria.chra-nc.mbx.dodea-eas-applicant-inquiries@mail.mil but it's been over a week and I haven't heard anything back. Does anyone have a different email for them? Thanks.
1. How do I communicate to DoDEA that my mother is my dependent? Is this d...See MoreHad a question about sponsorship and how that affects dependents who are not spouses or children; I plan on including my mother in my orders. I understand that I would have to prove how much of her expenses I cover and so on, but was a bit confused on a few details:
1. How do I communicate to DoDEA that my mother is my dependent? Is this during the tentative/firm offer phase? What sort of evidence would I need to submit? Just want to make sure she is included in my orders.
2. How does sponsorship work with DoDEA? I'm assuming it's dependent on where I'm hired, but do they typically reach out to you, or are you given a point of contact? Is it the base offering sponsorship or is it a DoDEA teacher/Principal/etc?
Thanks again for any input, this board is so helpful for DoDEA-hopefuls like me. :)
2. Should I ap...See MoreI'm a former CONUS hire DoDEA teacher and currently teaching. I have upper elementary/middle school certifications. My spouse will be taking a SOFA status job in Germany with a move in the summer. He is still awaiting for the orders, etc.
1. Would it improve my chances to be hired if I just applied as a local hire?
2. Should I apply as a CONUS hire and just put Germany?
3. When do principals start seriously look at hiring for the next school year?
beachgirl130haha--I was hoping your might respond since you are the master on this site! I've been following DoDEA Teacher-net since my spouse applied and your insight and experience is truly appreciated! I will definitely heed this information as I move forward with my application. Thank you so much!!!
DoDEA Americas will credit up to 5 years and everyone starts on Step 0, so Step 5 is the highest you could start on (but the salary scale is a little better stateside).