But as...See MoreThanks. Looks pretty similar to previous policies (based only on a casual look at the previous policy a while back). Basically boils down to, you can ask and they might say yes. I did notice that there are extra hoops to jump through/conditions that must be met by "educators only" (e.g. local hire back fill must be available, etc.).
But as you say, may as well give it a shot, especially if the only other alternative is to resign and go back to the states.
This policy is a legal requirement, that exists only to cover HR butts. In the event of a lawsuit, HR can honestly go into court, show the policy to the judge, and explain that they have fulfilled all the requirements of both the law, and federal regulations.
This policy is pre-emptive evidence, to be used in court, to show that DoDEA is a caring employer, who did everything in their power to assist the unappreciative plaintive (that's you).
HR, and all of it's policies exist to serve the employer, not the employee.
Like I said previously, good luck, and I hope you get it.
And people do occasionally get it. That's one of the requirements for HR, so they have a stronger case should they need to go to court. In other words, they don't want to tell the judge that they have a policy, but that they deny everyone. But this means that the policy is simply a lotter, with an occasional winner.
I started off looking here and reading up almost daily. I even received my practice interview questions from here (thanks @haha). Good Luck to everyone currently applying. Hang in there!!
Hello everyone! I am looking to get AVID certified. Can anyone please help me? I am struggling to know exactly where to go online to get this. I want to make sure I get the certificate that DODEA approves of. Any help would be greatly appreciated! I value this group very much.
I was in shock. I submitted my app over 7 years ago. Nothing except a few interviews Oki and S. Korea. Out of the blue. I am 59 years old. Do people still do this?????
Are you wondering if people accept offers at age 59? The simple answer is yes.
There are many old (really old) teachers in DoDEA.
HQ seems quite content with that, although Admin can often be seen scurrying through the building, quietly trying to encourage the 75+ teachers to move on. (Metaphorically, that is. I haven't seen them push anyone down a staircase, yet. But some of them do have a habit of assigning 70+ year old teachers with a bad hip to the top floor, in a building with no elevator. Yes, it happens.)
Being 59 doesn't automatically make you an ideal candidate, but in many ways DoDEA is simply looking for someone competent, who can shut up and follow orders. And many 59 year olds already have a good career behind them, and a nice pension (nicer than the DoDEA pension), and are just looking for one last hurrah, without the kids in tow.
Take the job if it fits with your end-of-career plans. But temper your expectations. You have 30 years of teaching experience, which DoDEA is not in the least interested. Remember, it's their way, or the highway.
Can you really shut up and follow orders? Or would it be better to work another three years where you are, and push your pension another 7%?
If you are a competent person, with 30 years in decent district, financially you'll do better turning down the offer. Just go to Germany on vacation.
But if you're a hippie who never stayed more than two years at any one school, then this could be your last chance to bank a few bucks, before applying for Medicaid.
IcanreadI know a handful of teachers who didn't start working for Dodea until close to retirement age. I agree with the above post regarding making the best decision based on your end of career plans. Good luck! There is also a Facebook page with tons of helpful info - Dodea teachers interested.
hahaMore likely for 1st, last AND security. You should qualify for a salary advance if you need it which would more than cover it. New employees can't apply until they get to the new post but you may be able to apply before you leave.
I would like to update/change my 'Target Job' on the DoDEA website, but it does not give me that option. Am I missing something in the application?
Once a year there is usually an email saying its time to update your application to be considered. I believe its usually in February. Should I expect that to happen soon?
Yes, if this year is like past years, the update EAS email should be coming fairly soon (but there is no real way of telling if/when that would happen).
oldshackCongratulations! Sorry, I don't have an answer to your question...I am interested in which position you were offered. If you don't mind sharing.
hahaIt varies wildly, from weeks to many months, with around 6 -8 weeks being fairly typical. Check the DoDEA Teachers Interested FB page for more recent timelines.
HelpOthersEven schools outside DoDEA shy from naming specific programs in their IEPs. They also serve SLD in reading based on the specific needs of the student. Even students with "Dyslexia" do not all have the same exact needs.
The best move now might be to add something to that Social Studies cert. Something big like ELA.
Someone mentioned Math and Science. Yes, that would be great. But it doesn't seem realistic for you. Your qualifications are in another direction, meaning that you do not seem to even be close to being a fully qualified Math/Sci teacher able to teach Precalculus, HS Bio, HS Chem, Alg I...etc.
Unless you have more stuff in your transcripts that you haven't shared, then I advise leaving those jobs to someone else.
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