What is the probationary period for new Dodea teachers? Has it changed recently to one year? If so, when did that take effect? Do veterans have a shorter probation?
Is a there a current DoDEA Teacher Class Lesson Plan requirement we are supposed to use? My principal is new to DoDEA school this year and I don't want to give any ideas to increase my workload by paperwork that will be filed away and never read by any human.
I agree that there are fewer students and fewer overall teach...See MoreIt wasn't entirely anecdotal. When there was a transfer round, you could see the number of positions open for transfers every year and then extrapolate that those transfers would leave that approximate number of holes to be filled by new hires (plus retirements, PCS moves, etc).
I agree that there are fewer students and fewer overall teaching positions. Does it necessarily follow that the actual yearly turnover from retirements, PSC moves etc. is significantly less? Maybe. But since none of us have the numbers, you could make a case that it is less, but not necessarily drastically less.
What do the two letter codes mean in Block 10 of one's SF 50? DoDEA has me at "CG" - Corporate Grade. The Kunsan job requires a "GG" code as one of two Eligibilities I qualify for on the job application. The job was only open for two days -- the shortest I have seen in all my federal employments. I made the deadline and am waiting for the review to see if I understood all the eligibility questions.
In October, the base conducted their second ...See MoreThis has been a most interesting time for me in my post-federal retirement journey with DoDEA. Other "rehired-retired" teachers at my school receive their SS Pension and their FERS Pension -- both of which increase every year as present inflated salaries replace lower salaries in previous years.
In October, the base conducted their second NEO (Non-combatant Evacuation Order) in many a year. Then we have the semi-regular NK missile launches over Japan. Then the National US Emergency Broadcast 10/4 (which activated for my friends' smartphones in South America -- but not on US smartphones in Japan). The Gaza invasion of Israel and multiple nations declaring their allegiances with several nations legally declaring war.
The result has been teachers preparing to leave for stateside and DoDEA openings being announced. Teachers' written intentions to leave or stay are due now. This is a really good time to be in the DoDEA EAS system and have your USAJOBS application ready to send upon receiving a daily Job Agent email from USAJOBS. True, the USAJOBS application will point you to the DoDEA EAS system, but as my current DoDEA job proves, I was direct hired without even an interview. Sometimes the USG is desperate to fill positions.
hahaThis from the gov't website. It should allow you to enter the information about your situation and get an accurate idea of the COLA you will/would receive.
Does anyone have insights into Patch MS or more generally USAG Stuttgart, Germany? Is it possible to reside within walking distance? Can teachers reside on base? The base website states that certain dog breeds are not allowed - I suspect that the German Shepherd Dog is allowed - right? Thank you!