With the new change that civilians have to go off base for all medical in Japan. How difficult has it been for those of you in Japan? Do they turn away Americans often? What about emergency situations?
Also, is it possible to get a home about 2000 square feet in Japan or Okinawa?
Personally, we've had very good results with Japanese medical services (near Tokyo/Yokohama) It's not as easy or convenient as just making an appt on base and being able to conduct all interactions in English but it is not necessarily a terrible thing or a deal breaker for posting to Japan. For some people, with some conditions, it is definitely something to consider when making a decision about taking a job here.
In Okinawa, you might be able to find a 2000 square foot home. In mainland, it will be harder to find one that big. We were lucky to find one that is 1500 square feet.
On another note, lots of places in Okinawa allow pets. That doesn't seem to be the case in mainland where I am now. So make sure to research thoroughly if you bring pets.
I don't believe that HR routinely picks the principal's 2nd or 3rd...See MoreIt is technically true that HR has the final say. I have always interpreted this to mean that HR needs to do a basic screening of candidates regarding credentials, veteran preference, etc. before they make a tentative offer (after which they obviously do a deeper vetting).
I don't believe that HR routinely picks the principal's 2nd or 3rd choice candidate just because they personally prefer them over the number one choice. If you are the top choice and have the required credentials for the position, good references and no other immediately questionable problems with your application, then you should get the offer.
Yes, historically your EAS would be frozen if you have been selected, while HR processes your potential offer (but it is not 100%).
hahaShe would likely meet the credit requirements for the position. The other elements to consider would be the general teaching requirement for student teaching and/or passing the Praxis (if she does not have the teaching experience in something already).
The Spectres Vengencehaha--always the voice of reason. Thank you for your incredably valuable and rational input. May I ask one more question? I have created an 'online resume' website that includes teaching photos and at least one teaching video. Do you think its worth linking in a cover letter?
hahaMy pleasure. You never knows what might have an impact on your chances. Presuming that you are confident that anything on your site will present you/your teaching and experience in a positive light, you may as well give it a shot. It likely will have no great impact either way, but anything that might conceivably help is worth a shot.
seoul94Yes, I am going to Korea! I finally received a firm offer, then the travel orders. Right now I am waiting on my pack out date to be confirmed, after that comes my travel itinerary. My report date is Oct 10! I am still in shock all of this is happening, I have had my application in with DODEA since 2017.
Two weeks ago, I interviewed for my DoDDS dream job. Was thrilled to get the invite, and grateful that it went well. Have not yet heard back. Still hopeful, but wondering if I should move on to a stateside civilian opportunity that has arisen. What HR email address might yield a status update?
As for giving up/letting go of this opportunity, I wouldn't give up all hope. A few days to several weeks is still a pretty typical timeframe to hear, or not hear from HR.
To meet the student teaching requirement you could substitute one year of teaching experience. That would mean needing to find a job and getting some experience, but to be honest, without at least a couple year of actual teaching experience you will always be facing even longer odds of being hired then most everyone faces.
There are states that would probably give you a teaching license and require you pass some tests, which would then let you start teaching. So, you might want to focus on that first step, rather than getting hired with DoDEA. In the meantime, go ahead and complete an EAS application and see what HR has to say.
The fastest way is probably to get yourself a state teaching credential, and then get two years of public school teaching under your belt.
Remember - you asked about the fastest way to get hired by DoDEA.
You can try playing around with alternate pathways to teacher certification. Check the teaching certification guidelines issued by your State. Read every detail for every pathway and choose the one that best suits you. But as haha detailed, whatever you decide, it needs to meet the DoDEA requirement.
DoDEA is unlikely to hire an inexperienced teacher.
Just my opinion, but you'll need to quit your current job, and get a couple of years of public school teaching under your belt. (Are you willing to do that?)
Is there anything special you haven't shared? Military spouse? Currently overseas? Spousal preference looking for a local hire position? Vet preference? Disabled vet? Masters degree? PhD?
Right now, it sounds like you're a fulltime GS employee. Based on the little that you shared, I'm guessing that you are two to five years away from being a halfway decent candidate that DoDEA might pick up.
I'm not trying to be negative. But it's important to remember that there will be other fully qualified applicants for that DoDEA math position.
And those applicants may have some or all of the following:
Four or five years of teaching experience Masters degree and higher Multiple teaching certifications - science, ELA, etc. Experience coaching organized sports Overseas teaching experience Preference - spousal/Vet/Disabled Vet
So I am student teaching right now. But when I finish I finish and have my degree I want to be a Dodea teacher.
Is there anything I can do to better my chances? I've heard that it's probably going to be awhile, but I didn't know if having or at least adding multiple certifications helped any. When I graduate I will have tesol, ESL and library science certifications.
Also when I complete the application should I check everything or only where I really want to go? I didn't think you could move anymore but wasn't sure.
I know there are a lot of questions but any information helps!
ESL is a fairly good area to have. Although DoDEA does go through ups and downs with ESL staffing/programs. They have recently been moving towards having fewer ESL teachers, covering more schools in some areas recently. So, some complexes/schools would have ESL as a .5 and would need to be combined with something else. But, the pendulum could swing back the other way at anytime.
Library is potentially useful, but there are relatively few positions (like one per school in most places) and most of them are filled by current DoDEA teachers looking for a break/way out from the classroom. But, it could happen.
So, with those certs you would have a chance, but the odds would definitely be improved with more areas/certs. You would likely need to start working and getting some experience before potentially being hired. If your state allows you to add certs by testing, then the requirements for DoDEA certs would generally be halved with state certification in that area. So, if you have classes that would apply to another useful area, you could end up being closer to another DoDEA cert than you might think.
Is it common to receive a Not Selected email hours after the interview? On a separate occasion, I received a Not Selected email the day after the referral email and before the interview invitation.