This is not really related to this chat board, but does anyone know how the DODEA employees, students, and military are doing in Italy? Are they going to be evacuated? I read Italy is in lockdown.
HelpOthersUpdate, those who are returning to the USA due to medical concerns do not have to report to Arlington, VA. Now, they can go to other locations. I think most people I know feel safer just staying put. Most people are working from their homes.
What positions have had referrals go out so far? Other than Korea, has anyone had referrals for middle school math, elementary school classroom teacher, or school librarian? I've only gotten one referral and that was a few weeks ago.
IcanreadYou can also do a Google search... Type "teachers.net interview questions" in google (or another search engine). The first few results should be from teachers.net. There is no search option within teachers.net so this is the only option to search.
How are ya? As I sit here and cry over my glass of wine and stack of essays I have to read, I received an update on my application. I applied for several positions, due to either my experience in those teaching roles or degrees and course work. To preface I have the following qualifications;
1. Texas Education license for Core Subjects 4-8.with and ESL Supplement
2. Bachelor's Degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry
3. Masters in Educational Studies: Secondary with a concentration in English
4. TEFL/TESOL License
Experience:
1. 2 years teaching ESL
2. 2 years teaching 8th-grade ELA-Used TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Curriculum)
3. 2 years teaching 6th-grade homeroom (math, science, reading, writing, technology, and cultural studies). The international schools in Asia require 6th graders to stay in homeroom. Subject teachers are for 7th grade and above. We used CCSS.
** I did my teacher training through Teach for America, I am a non-traditional educator*
My Results:
I was deemed unqualified for the following positions;
-0104-0106 Grades 4, 5,6
-0107-0108 Grades 7, 8
-0210 Middle School English
-0220 Middle School Social Studies
-0437 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Middle
Pending for:
-Middle School Science
-0436 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Elem.
-Virtual School (Teaching Online)
I have sent an email asking for clarification, but I thought you'd lovely folks could provide some insight. I am still a relatively new teacher, with a few years under my belt. I am a bit discouraged as I am not sure how I could improve my application given the coursework. I remain optomistic that something will work out, but I am not quite sure what. Thank you for reading this, I appreciate your time!
hahaYes. Just check the requirements of the position/subject you are trying to qualify in as some have requirements for a certain amount of "upper level" credits, which generally would not be community college level (upper level are usually listed as 300/400 classes).
So I got a referral for a place that is literally last on my list. I am fine if this year isn't my year. Am I better off responding to the referral with a no thank you or waiting to see if I get an interview and then responding no thank you to the interview. I have to say...I got soooo excited when I saw that referral come in!!!
oldshack@haha this is true, the "in theory" part makes me nervous, but I would be ok with the other Italy locations. My wife and I both would really like Aviano, but that school is small and referrals are probably rare.
This late in the game, is it even possible to get those complete before hiring season tapers off towards the end of the summer?I found three different classes at two different schools, but they won't be complete until the end of June, and I'm wondering if the investment is worth the rush, or if I should just focus on what I have. Basically, should I take the drama courses throughout the next year if I'm not offered a referral/position.
teachandtravelIt couldn't hurt to have right? I had the same mindset before starting my master's program last week, but whether I'm hired by DoDEA or not it's still something that will help me in this field. Also, even if you take the course and don't get hired this year, it could help next year possibly. That's how I look at it.
MsUI've been wondering the same thing. I'm very close to two additional certs but I don't think I really have enough time to get them for this year. So I think I'm going to see how this year goes and then work on them over the course of next year if I do not get a DOD position.
Received my tentative offer for SLP position on Guam today! So thankful that I had this chatboard to understand the process more! I'm a single mom with an 8 year old daughter....we are going on an adventure!! :)
IbeforeEhey @lovetotalkslp - congrats again on your offer! I was wondering, as a fellow SLP, if you were referred to any other positions this round. I got one for Korea but no interview request. TIA
@BH: I don't believe that there is a "horrible interviewee" blacklist. Many people have survived bad interviews and ended up getting future opportunities/offers.
@Lk: Those combinations of certs are actually pretty good. ELA certs are fairly common but so are ELA positions (every MS and HS needs at least several of them). The additional related electives are a bonus that give potential admin some flexibility in scheduling/assignments.