I'm confused, I thought there was a medical form as part of the hiring process but HR told me today there is no physical required for my position. What is the medical form then?
MsUIt literally is listed on the website as part of the process for all overseas hires. So... I was hoping if that was the case to just go and get it done.
I took mine to the clinic on a military installation near me. They have an occupational department that did it for me, but I had to have the form from HR indicating exactly what they needed done. My spouse used a hiring physical at a local CVS or the like and the kids went to the same place to get sports physicals. Mine was the only one that required more than what a local CVS might do.
I have heard that principals and assistant principals can be very harsh and strict; that they manage and discipline more like a dictator. I know that is a general statement. I'm curious if this is just one person's experience or is there some truth to it?
This organization comes with a Chain of Command that includes the Secretary of Defense.
"Dictator" is the wrong word to use, but the chain of command is rather rigid and inflexible. And there are times when you have to accept your orders or move on. The organization does not bend for the person. The person bends for the organization. Nobody at the upper end of the chain wants to hear about your troubles. Sort out your issues at the school or district level, or they will be sorted for you,
MsUHonestly a lot of public school principals (who are effective and fair) are also like that! You have to adjust and adapt to whatever work culture you land in. My worst principal was a person with a good heart who could never make a decision..
Do you think it matters if your availability date lapses? Once my current availability dare passes I get on and push it back about a month. Is there any reason to do or not do this?
HelpOthersI agree. Set a date now for availability 6/1/2020 and not again until at least the spring when they start looking for the following year. It's more important to make sure upload your transcripts and educational certificate/license each year, even if nothing changes to make sure the date next to it shows the new school-year.
IsItFriday?Almost half of DoDEA teachers are vets (not all vets have points for hiring preference) or spouses. I think that's a reasonable estimate. It's definitely in the ballpark.
So now that it is pretty much June, should we expect more hiring to be done? What I mean is a larger number of referrals going out and a larger number of positions opening up?
hahaPossibly. Maybe. Hopefully. The world is pretty crazy right now and doesn't seem to be calming down anytime soon. Hiring will still get done but the bulk might wait until school is actually closed for the summer.
1)In the public sector, some providers serve multiple schools and are interviewed by district personnel. I understand this site is geared more toward teachers, but for others, does the principal still conduct your interview, or is it someone from outside the school, an ISS maybe?
2)Does anyone remember their interview questions? I can imagine what a few might be, just curious about what I could be forgetting.
3) I guess I'm having a hard time with knowing* if the position I'm looking for is available in the locations I selected? Is there a way to tell? Either way, I threw my name into the hat! Like most everyone here, this is my dream job!
But yes, the vast majority of positions are not advertised and being hired with DoDEA has been compared to hitting the lottery (I think one of my first user names was actually something like that).
Just MeFrom previous experience, I don't believe that they would have bothered taking the time to resend the email if they weren't still considering me, but I could be wrong. I really don't want to get my hopes up for this to be an anomaly or nothing at all.
HIt's not a guarantee. That happened to me two years ago. I know I would've received great references, but I still wasn't offered the job. I assume it's a very good sign, just not a guarantee. Good luck and let us know.
SunnyluringHi all question regarding the VHS posting. Do the teachers actually teach on a camera or just moderate the class and facilitate Questions. Thanks much.