When trying to comment on a post from the main "screen" (with all the posts on it) I was unable to comment. BUT if I clicked on the title of the post I wanted to comment on (it takes you to a new page) I was able to comment on it the first try. Not sure if this was just a fluke or if it will always work. Good luck!
How long is the typical referral list and how are they organized? Randomly? By rank for qualifications and experience? Do they rank references, letters, transcripts, etc? I have been wondering about this piece.
I have heard that they are ranked but cannot honestly tell you what exactly goes into that ranking. I seriously doubt that they quantify references, transcripts etc. There may be more points for masters degree over BA, more years of experience etc but that is just speculation. There should also be more points for veteran's benefits etc.
Regardless of ranking I have heard conflicting reports of whether the admin must go straight down the list or can pick and choose.
hahaIt looks like it is open to current Japan teachers only. Also, since it is a voluntary move outside of the transfer round the gov't would not pay for the move and local hires could not use a move to pick up LQA benefits.
I ❤ spedThe same thing happened to me. I had to get 6 credits in order to get the moderate/severe for ES, MS, HS and severe/profound ES, MS, HS. I am certified for everything in my state and have 17 years of experience. DODEA operates differently. It paid off-today I got 3 referral emails! Long and frustrating process.
happyteacherNice! I bet we got the same three referrals. I too, was certified for evetthing in my state. Luckily, dodea qualified for me moderate/severe and severe/profound, but I did need to take an additional class for preK Sped and preK and K gen Ed.
To be fair they needed SPED teachers so badly they...See MoreNo different than going from one state to another in some cases. I had my 5 year professional cert from FL but NY would not recognize it because I hadn't stayed in FL and taught there for 3 years (only two). NY wanted me to basically go back and get enough coursework for almost another BA.
To be fair they needed SPED teachers so badly they did give me an exemption for two years while I worked on it (although I used the time to test out out of a few classes they wanted and worked on Masters that would make me more marketable for DoDDS :D).
I ❤ spedThe same thing happened to me. I had to get 6 credits in order to get the moderate/severe for ES, MS, HS and severe/profound ES, MS, HS. I am certified for everything in my state and have 17 years of experience. DODEA operates differently. It paid off-today I got 3 referral emails! Long and frustrating process.
I was just able to successfully use the comment button for the first time in two days, lol. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes it works for others and not for me...it has a mind of it's own...
happyteacherNot sure if there is a rhyme or reason... depends on when the principal is ready to start hiring. Sometimes people receive interview requests without making a referral list.
hahaUsually a list is generated when the principal goes into the system and searches for candidates for a specific position (that they already have authorization to hire for).
If you were placed on a referral list, ( I know it's still a long shot) is it okay/good idea to contact the principal to express one's interest? Thanks!
hahaThere have been mixed opinions about contacting principals. Many people feel it won't do any good and could do some harm if it annoys the principal in some way.
Lately I've come to feel it is not likely to do any significant harm and if it can help at all then it is probably worth doing to try and land that all important interview.