IdaThere a few courses you have to have. Generally the physical geography course is the one most people who didn't plan to be social studies teachers don't have. You also need 1 Us and one world course. If you look at the certificate requirements on Dodea's website it lists them.
And that's all. I have received zero emails or calls since submitting my application. The only email I received were HR automated emails about making sure that my application was up to date in February and one in late June about updating security questions.
If I have done all I need to do, and I'm just not getting any referrals, that is fine; I can accept that. I just need to know that I'm not missing anything - that I've done all I need to do to have a completed application in the system.
I'm assuming it is just because I am solely Chemistry certified (although that makes me certified to teach many other sciences as well); I may need to bulk up my certifications to be more marketable.
That's a little slim. But you might be getting a couple of referrals, if you also have a Master's degree, and ten years experience.
Yes, honestly, you need to bulk up your certifications. As a Chemistry major, you should have a lot of Math and Physics credits. Add enough extra credits so that DoDEA will also give you MS Math, HS Math, and Physics.
I am adjunct faculty in the education department at the local state university and have been asked to continue to teach online for them overseas. Is that type of work typically allowed? I don't believe it falls under a conflict of interest. I need to sign contract asap and HR didn't give me a response yet.
I saw somewhere that you cant have side jobs, but can't remember the source! Are dodea employees allowed to have a side job after hours? I teach a online college course that takes about 5 hours a week that I do in the evening. Would I be allowed to continue if I were hired?
I know there are mixed ideas on whether when applying for a teacher position about whether to reach out to a building principal. Any thoughts about this practice when applying for a principal/assistant principal position? Would it be a good idea to contact a superintendent or principal in this situation?
Watch the Federal Resume videos and read the articles about how to write a Federal Resume. The resumes are reviewed by people who are not educators and do NOT know the jargon.
All they (HR) know is the questions that need to be answered and whether you scored yourself highest or close to highest. Then, they look at your resume to make sure that each of those answers is reflected in the resume.
So, make sure that your resume truthfully answers your experience and reflects the questions from the application. This is not the time to be humble.
This often requires a 6+ page resume depending on how many years you have been employed and the number of different positions you have held.
Depending on the number of applications there are that reflect the highest or second to highest scores, only those applications will even be reviewed.
Additionally, if you are missing even one piece of documentation that is required, your application will not be sent on to the next level.
If you can apply internally, apply for BOTH the internal and the open to all applications, because the interviewers may choose either one depending on the number in each applicant pool.
LouisianaboyWell, I'm wondering if I would have a chance, without saying to much. I have a Bachelors, Masters, Masters Cert, 8 years of teaching experience and Certified in three areas. Is my years of experience to low?
RL85I'd say your experience is definitely not too low. The more certifications the better. I was always told math and science certs are helpful and if you throw in SPED you'd be hard to pass up.
While attending a dinner party at a friend's house, I received a message asking if I'd be willing to interview for a position in about 10 minutes. I rushed to the basement in search of a quiet corner to gather my thoughts and hold the interview. In my haste I dropped my phone down their cement stairs, shattering it into a million pieces.
While I'm trying to piece my phone back together, the phone call for the interview comes in. I answer but they can't hear, and I can hardly hear them. After several failed attempts to connect I end up turning on speaker mode and screaming into the phone so they can hear me. Their own voices are so garbled I have to ask them to repeat each question several times.
On the final question of this miserable interview, the basement door bursts open and the room is flooded with barking dogs and screaming children. The interviewer promptly cuts me off mid reply, thanks me for my time, and states that they'll be in contact eventually.
The most tragic part is that this was the first interview request I've had in 2 years and it was for a location that was at the top of my list. The Fates were definitely not smiling on me that day.
Anyway, I hope that if you've felt badly about a past interview, this will make you feel a little bit better. Take care everyone.
Just wondering, did you ask for an alternate time/day? It says that you were asked if you were willing to interview in 10 min. I wonder what would've happened if you said that you weren't available at that time. I would think that maybe you did not want to say no because you wanted to sound flexible and eager.
Just an FYI I have asked for alternate times to interview a few times and have been selected for the positions. You really want to be prepared during your interview. I always have information like my resume, position description, questions I want to ask printed out or on my computer so I can refer to it during the interview.
In theory, you only get locked out for the rest of this year by turning down an offer and other posters have reported turning down offers and/or waiting for their dream location and being successful (eventually). So, do what you think is best and hope for the best.
Good luck with whatever you decide (should there be any outcome that requires a decision)!
I interviewed for a position in Naples yesterday and thought it went well. After looking more into the area, I am very concerned about taking a position if offered. I will be moving on my own with a young preteen daughter. I can't be guaranteed on base housing, and the air/water pollution crisis lends to the Navy's studies that personnel should not live there longer than three years without being medically affected. Being a teacher, I would be there indefinitely without a transfer round (and Naples puts you in Group B in only two years...). Landlords are required to provide bottled water each week and you are advised not to consume the water.
I am very open minded and travel often, including areas that aren't convenient compared to the US. But continuing to read and research and see Naples compared to 3rd world countries has me hoping I won't be offered the job. I understand that the crime is mostly petty crime and that it's no more dangerous than Houston, Atlanta, NYC, etc, but I'm not sure if I'd want to be there alone with my young daughter.
MyDODI hope I won't be offered, but if so am I able to give a comment/explanation when turning down the job? Or is it a check yes or no? Although I know it doesn't really matter, it'd make me feel better by doing so.
HelpOthersIf you turn down an offer, your application will be locked for the remainder of this hiring year. They may or may not add a reason in the notes. When you re-aply, I suggest adding why you declined in the narrative.