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by Insight

Jul 6, 2016

Can you still be considered for other positions once your application goes inactive?

Anyone know of open positions in Italy, Fance, etc....

Jul 5, 2016

I'm a military spouse overseas and have my info in EAS. I have been on referral lists but no interviews. I also reached out to the local school, but is there anything else I can do? Feeling hopeless at the moment and considering going back stateside where there are more opportunities till my spouse gets new orders (but that is still a little over 2...See More

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School secretaries have a difficult job being the first POC for pretty much all requests a/o complaints about everything, especially about who gets/doesn't-get called to Sub. The requirements to be a DoDDS Sub are an easy bar to jump: US citizen and high school graduate and no evidence of drug/moral criminality on record. Some DoDDS schools have a ...See MoreSchool secretaries have a difficult job being the first POC for pretty much all requests a/o complaints about everything, especially about who gets/doesn't-get called to Sub. The requirements to be a DoDDS Sub are an easy bar to jump: US citizen and high school graduate and no evidence of drug/moral criminality on record. Some DoDDS schools have a lot of good Subs available; others, few to none. All the DoDDS schools I've been assigned to, or even conversed about with other schools' (DoDDS) teachers, have "tight-rope-walking" secretaries who are almost always Local Hire spouses of active duty balancing teacher preferences vs. community preferences vs. Principal preferences vs. "rank wearing" spouse influences, vs. intra- Sub-pool competition, etc. I wouldn't (*couldn't*) ever be a successful school secretary due to it being so often a no- win, way too stressful job.

On 7/06/16, haha wrote: > It's funny you should mention that. It reminded me of my > last school. One year the secretary told me that she > needed to call a new sub for my class (that had not > impressed me or my TA's during our first impression) > because she was a certified teacher instead of the sub > that I would have preferred to use when I was going to be > out for a week (since they knew the class, students etc). > > The next year when my wife started subbing at our school > (because her long term job at another complex school had > ended) I asked the same secretary if she would get called > reasonably often since she was now the only certified > teacher on the sub list. She told me that she had no > memory of telling me that certified teachers get called > first and that she would be spreading the jobs around to > all of the subs on the list in order to be fair. :S > > So, there may actually be a policy like that (although I > don't think so) but like all policies it seems to come > down to the school implementing it and/or someone > complaining successfully when they don't. > > Glad things have worked out well for you! On 7/06/16, > travelingohana wrote: >> On 7/06/16, haha wrote: >>> True. Generally if you do a good job you will eventually >>> get more in demand in most places (to some extent). >>> >>> On the other hand, we have been involved with some >> DoDDS >>> schools where we were literally told that we as teachers >>> cannot request specific subs. >>> >>> It definitely can be more about power, personalities and >>> politics in some schools (not just DoDDS schools). >>> >>> On 7/05/16, K. Inkajou wrote: >>>> Yes, experiences do vary from base to base. The >>>> secretary/office staff in my school on base have >>>> complete charge of who subs where and when, BUT once >>>> you get in >> and >>>> teachers get to know you, they will start to request >>>> you specifically if you do a good job and bond with >>>> their kids. This looks good to the principal as well. >>>> Some schools ( >>> like >>>> the one here) can be very political on who they hire >>>> for >>> sub >>>> jobs at the secondary level. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 7/05/16, haha wrote: >>>>> On 7/05/16, travelingohana wrote: >>>>>> It sounds like you are on the right path with getting >>>>>> the >>>>> substitute packet completed. As a certified teacher >>>>> you will be one of the first called to substitute. >>>>> Once you get to know the administration they will have >>>>> a face to put with the name on the referral list! >>>>> >>>>> You would think/hope so but in our experience it >>>>> varies wildly from school to school. In many places it >>>>> seems that the secretary/office staff have free run >>>>> when it comes to booking substitutes so be sure to >>>>> make friends/be extra nice to them (if possible). >>>>> >>>>> Even with being the spouse of a DoDDS teacher AND a >>>>> certified and experienced teacher my wife has >>>>> sometimes had to fight to get on the sub list and get >>>>> called regularly. >> >> Thanks for clarifying. I thought it was DODS policy to >> call certified teachers first, perhaps it is just the >> policy of the > school >> where I was. There is usually a shortage of subs on our >> location as well so I am sure that helps!

Jul 6, 2016

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Kelly Alcock Where are you trying to get hired and what areas are you qualified for? I'm likely going to be in the same "boat" and am more curious than anything, but might have some recommendations to help get you an interview!

On 7/05/16, TravelingTeacher wrote: > Thanks for the responses. Yes, I have submitted everything > showing I'm...See More

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No reference request after interview

by H

Jul 5, 2016

I have recently had two interviews. After one interview, they asked for references, which I took as a positive sign. But there were no requests for references after the other interview. Should I read that as they are not interested? Is it possible to be hired without them asking for references, perhaps them relying on the references listed on my EA...See More

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haha I'm not entirely sure about this. I would swear that they did not contact my references when I was hired but I cannot say for certain. As you say, all of that info. is in EAS and you are going to have to go through another background check once you are hired anyway.

I would say it's possible.

On 7/05/16, H wrote: > I have recen...See More

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Resume

by richie

Jul 4, 2016

Could someone please show me a great resume or resume expectations for a DODEA school. I'm trying to get into Yokota Air Base schools. And can your spouse go with you even if they are not employed currently? Thanks.

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haha True, but you'll also notice that resume is not one of your choices in the drop down menu for attachments. From my experience and what I have been told by principals (FWIW) they don't really use resumes in their recruiting and decision making.

They are first interested in people that have the certifications they need for the specific posi...See MoreTrue, but you'll also notice that resume is not one of your choices in the drop down menu for attachments. From my experience and what I have been told by principals (FWIW) they don't really use resumes in their recruiting and decision making.

They are first interested in people that have the certifications they need for the specific position they are recruiting for, then they look at years of experience, education and anything else that would make you a valuable asset to their school (e.g. addition certifications, training, skills/talents etc). Complicating all of that is that they mainly go by referral lists that get pulled directly from the EAS information on your application (not attachments) and that things like veteran preference, family preference etc will put some people higher up on the list then other people.

On the other hand, it doesn't hurt anything to put something together in the form of a resume and upload it and if you ever make a referral list you could send it to that specific principal to hopefully peak their interest. There are many good sites for resume building. This one is more for int'l school teaching but might be helpful:

http://www.joyjobs.com/seekers/sampler.htm

Getting into DoDDS is generally considered a long shot and trying to target one or two schools in particular from stateside makes it even longer. Any particular reason you want Yokota more then any other location in the world? Although I will say that I have heard many good things about Yokota and Japan is definitely amazing.

Oh, and if you are hired by DoDDS they would pay for you and your whole family/household to move to your new location (and housing for your whole family while there).

On 7/05/16, richie wrote: > On 7/04/16, haha wrote: >> Generally you do not need a resume, you just complete the >> EAS online application (which has all of the information >> that would be on a resume built into it). >> >> Are you stateside or already in Japan? >> >> On 7/04/16, richie wrote: >>> Could someone please show me a great resume or resume >>> expectations for a DODEA school. I'm trying to get into >>> Yokota Air Base schools. And can your spouse go with you >>> even if they are not employed currently? Thanks. > > > I'm stateside and the EAS site asks for attachments.

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richie Thank you so much for all the information! I guess I've
been tired of applying to U.S.A. jobs and nothing to my
avail in my state or in the Northwest. I grew up in Yokota
and my father was stationed there and it was an enjoyable
experience. I'd like to return and maybe be there for
several years and just live in Japan. I currently ha...See More

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Adult Children Overseas

by Insight

Jul 4, 2016

Anyone have adult children with them or have taken them with you? Over 21.

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Sam Do the same rules apply to disabled family members? If so,
what documentation is necessary?

On 7/04/16, reality sheriff wrote:
> Over age 23, no more gov't benefits, period, even if they
are
> not yet finished with college. If you wish your over age
> 23
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> to accompany you, then your child w...See More

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Each situation is individually evaluated. Adult children incapable of self support ~can~ be, and are, approved to be on many DoDDS teachers' assignment orders. The evaluation process of whether a DoDDS teacher can actually bring their adult children who are being claimed as incapable of self support to a given assignment location will consider/depe...See MoreEach situation is individually evaluated. Adult children incapable of self support ~can~ be, and are, approved to be on many DoDDS teachers' assignment orders. The evaluation process of whether a DoDDS teacher can actually bring their adult children who are being claimed as incapable of self support to a given assignment location will consider/depend, primariy, on whether the destination has all the supports required. (And, such evaluations also occur for the children (both minor or adult) of active duty military personnel who are being considered for overseas assignments). So, *if* the destination in question has all the supports needed, then adult children incapable of self support are normally approved to accompany. Otoh, if the destination cannot support the needs of the person with the disability(ies), then approval to accompany will not happen. If disapproved, then, and only perhaps, there will be a different overseas location w/ a qualifying vacancy that the teacher w/ the adult child incapable of self support can be assigned to. But, other aprovable, locations are not guaranteed, so some DoDDS teachers do resign or retire back to the States in such circumstances or, they make arrangements for ongoing care to happen elsewhere, usually back in the States. The documentation required to establish that an adult child is incapable of self support is largely Medical/Psych/Mobility/PT/OT/etc. Seek more general information at OPM's health insurances page here; specifically see the section on Child Incapable of Self Support:

https://www.opm.gov/healthcare- insurance/healthcare/reference-materials/reference/family- members/

(remove any spaces and retry if the link doesn't work after pasting, else, google for "OPM Child Incapable of Self Support")

And, because overseas DoD locations are the norm for DoDDS teachers, also gather information about overseas eligibility, forms used, POCs for EU and PAC, and etc. from this document (it's Navy but is DoD-wide representative) about the EFMP, Exceptional Family Member Program:

http://www.cnic.navy.mil/content/dam/cnic/cnreurafswa/pdfs/ EFMP/EFM&37;20Guide.pdf

(else, google for "EFMP Exceptional Family Member Program")

On 7/05/16, Sam wrote: > Do the same rules apply to disabled family members? If so, > what documentation is necessary? > > > On 7/04/16, reality sheriff wrote: >> Over age 23, no more gov't benefits, period, even if they > are >> not yet finished with college. If you wish your over age >> 23 > child >> to accompany you, then your child will have to negotiate > the >> respective country's foreigner-resident visa application >> and comply with its rules. You will have to live OFF base >> in > order to >> have your child live with you. This shouldn't be a show- > stopper >> problem because DoDDS teachers routinely live off base, >> especially in Europe. However, there is one DoDDS > location, >> Guantanamo Bay Naval Station Cuba, that has *no* OFF > base >> access so there is no choice for you to live off base, >> so, > your >> over age 23 child cannot go to GTMO Bay to reside, period >> (visits of not more than 30 days are allowed). A >> recommendation is that you *not* accept any interviews >> for > the >> school at GTMO Bay if it is imperative that your adult >> child > live >> with you. >> >> On 7/04/16, Insight wrote: >>> On 7/04/16, reality sheriff wrote: >>>> If disabled to the point of being incapable of self- >>> support, >>>> and dependent on you, then over age 21 adult children > can >>>> be on your orders anywhere that DoDDS can assign > you. >>>> >>>> If not the above situation, then over age 21 adult > children >>>> cannot be on your asssignment orders so cannot get > RAT >>>> and cannot live with you in ON-base military family > housing >>>> and cannot access ON base shopping and other > facilties. >>>> That said, *if* between 21 and 23 *and* *also* are full >>> time >>>> college enrolled student working on a degree, then they >>>> can live with you in ON base housing and they can, >>>> usually, access ON base shopping and other facilities >>>> *and* they are elegible for one gov't paid roud trip >>> between >>>> your assignment and their college (but not RAT). >>>> >>>> If not FT college enrolled under age 23 and/or if over >>>> 23, then you need to consult each country under > consideration >>>> because your child needs the respective foreign > country's >>>> residence visa/permit to reside long term in that >>>> country whether with you in one residence, or not. >>>> >>>> Thats so helpful thank you... but what 'if' your child >>>> is a >>> FT college student over 23??? Not everyone graduates at > 22 >>> (especially if they do the GAP year thing) THanks >>>> >>>> On 7/04/16, Insight wrote: >>>>> Anyone have adult children with them or have taken >>>> them >>>>> with you? Over 21.

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Bahrain?

by Panda

Jul 3, 2016

I was contacted for an interview for Bahrain. Does anyone have any insight on the school or admin? I know it's K-12 and an IB campus, but not much more than that. I've exhausted the info a Google search can provide (which isn't much) so I thought someone here might have first hand info. Thanks

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Panda Thanks for all the information everyone. I'm still waiting to hear back from the principal about setting up the interview. I'll keep everyone posted if anything develops. Oh, it was for an ELA position.

On 7/03/16, GTC wrote: > What position? I interviewed for a math/sci but never > heard back, wonder if it's closed...

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Panda I just had a cold call interview. Was not expecting that
on July 4th.

On 7/04/16, Panda wrote:
> Thanks for all the information everyone. I'm still
> waiting to hear back from the
principal
> about setting up the interview. I'll keep everyone posted
> if anything develops. Oh, it was for an ELA positio...See More

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Bahrain

by e2d2

Jul 4, 2016

I have been in Bahrain every year(minus only a very few) sin 9-11. I was surrounded by U.S. military, so I generally felt safe. I would NEVER, however, take my U.S. husband, and if I had children at home, the decision wouldn't even be on the board. There are wonderful schools throughout DoDEA. Wait for the one that is safe and right for you; there ...See More

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haha That's certainly your choice and it is good for people to hear a variety of opinions. But, it apparently works for many people (and their families).

On 7/04/16, e2d2 wrote: > I have been in Bahrain every year(minus only a very few) > sin 9-11. I was surrounded by U.S. military, so I > generally felt safe. I would NEVER, however, t...See More

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by spedsoccercoach

Jul 1, 2016

I have just received a TO for a job. Since I am about to leave the country (and it is a holiday weekend), I am hoping for some advice about getting fingerprinted/getting a physical/etc. today. Do I have to have a special form or should I make an appointment now?

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haha Yokoso!

As soon as they see that you have accepted the job HR will
send you a PDF packet that includes the medical form. That
should happen imminently. Some people have found that they
need to go to a walk in clinic to get all of the relevant
sections/tests done.

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spedsoccercoach I sent everything in today, but didn't get any response despite two emails and a phone call. I think it is the holiday weekend. As long as they know I accepted it!!! :)

Hope I get it first thing Tuesday so I can get rolling!

On 7/01/16, haha wrote: > Yokoso! > > As soon as they see that you have accepted the job HR will ...See More

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References

by H

Jun 30, 2016

Is a request for references after an interview a good sign or standard procedure?

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akteach I hope it's a good sign, but it might just be standard procedure. My email read something to the effect of "we are calling your references and you'll hear from us if you are selected to interview" ..... which I was.... so we'll see! Long story short... references were called BEFORE my interview.

Good luck to us both!

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haha Interesting. I know mine were not called before hand but that was a few years ago.

I've had my luck with DoDDS (getting a job and in the transfer round) so hopefully some will rub off for you!

On 7/01/16, akteach wrote: > I hope it's a good sign, but it might just be standard > procedure. My email read something to the effec...See More

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Interview/Job Offer timeline

by AlyciaC

Jul 1, 2016

Hi!

I was wondering how long it has taken from the time a referral list email was received to the interview? Interview to job offer? Do you have any tips for the interview?

Thanks!

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