Just wondering... If I'm already a DoDEA teacher, and just accepted a tentative offer, does the background check still take as long? It was less than three years since my original Equip. Do they do it all again? I remember that being the longest part of the process.
hahaIt "should" speed up the process but there is no guarantee. But, there are many stories of teachers having recent background checks (current teachers, new hires, moving from sub to full time, etc.) and being required to do them all over again.
RJIt's so hit or miss. When I went from DoDDS to DDESS, my equip was due, but they never updated it. Another colleague had to wait the whole school year! They assigned her a line of sight, so she could work. She was also internal. Another one only took a few months and was done by the time school started.
I currently work at a DDESS school where many teachers would like to go overseas. Rumor has it many teachers are holding off on retirement until travel ban is lifted as they don't want to get stuck overseas and forfeit their benefits (LQA etc). For teachers currently overseas, have you seen/herd this to be the case at your school?
RJThey can inform the school, but the resignation wouldn't begin until the last day of school, unless their orders (as a spouse for example) would require them to PCS sooner. The principal cannot create a job request until that position is vacant, no overlap.
The networking stuff is for Admin and Senior Admin type positions.
Teachers are just worker bees. To a principal on the promotion ladder, a teacher is a just a warm bag of certs, that he can squeeze into whatever position keeps as many people as possible happy, and reflects well on him.
Just received a tentative offer for a job in Italy, and was told that due to coronavirus pandemic, all visa issuing has been temporarily suspended. Fingers crossed it'll be lifted soon, but wanted to let others know.
I've currently qualified to teach— Physical...See MoreI learned from this board that the more qualifications the better when it comes to DoDEA. I'm wondering if some areas provide more opportunity than others? For example many on this board seem to have special needs certifications. Are those necessary, along with general subjects to have a shot?
I've currently qualified to teach— Physical Education K-12- Middle School: Math, Science, Social Studies, Health— High School: Math, Health.
Are those areas too common to set me apart? I've had 4 referrals since March, only one at my desired location, and no interviews. Especially with the lack of transfer now, there are only two countries (both in Europe) that I could/ would accept a position due to my family. I know that makes this a long shot, but it's my dream, so I'm hoping for the best. Is there any area I should look to add that would be helpful along with my current certifications?
Liv_hopeful@haha, Thank you for clarifying this. I wasn't aware of the the alternative way to be qualified to teach subject area(s) just by holding a regular degrees in the subject(s). I thought we had to take the state certification tests.
I got a request for an interview for a part time English teaching job at fort campbell. I don't think I can realistically support myself on a part time salary schedule and it's not really a location I want to be in.
Would a polite explanation of this and a decline to interview be a nail in a coffin for future interviews? I feel like it's better to decline the interview, than to interview and decline an offer. Right?
Any information on living in Japan would be greatly appreciated, specifically around the Tokyo region. Are the living spaces as small as they seem from my research? Can you rent a bigger , around 1800/2000 sq ft, house? Does LQA cover the rent and utilities? Pros and cons in things to do, food, transportation. Any and all information appreciated.
I'm so excited that I am finally getting referrals, but I am wondering if anyone knows/can give me names of schools that DO NOT currently have option/availability of high school for my own children? I read in a post that Naples might not (in addition to other potential issues)... wondering if there are many others?
hahaAs far as I know, if there is a DoDEA high school at the base, then a teacher's dependents should be allowed to attend (barring what has already been posted, or some significant disability/medical condition that the school is not prepared to handle/support).