DODD Teachers Chatboard

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teachandtravel Thanks Haha. Makes sense.

Mar 5, 2020

HelpOthers There is a limit of Non-DoDEA years of experience. States and Territories credit up to 5 years and foreign countries credit up to 10 years. So without the DoDEA years, step 5 USA and step 11 Foreign country would be the limit. Then, above your non-DoDEA experience, they add DoDEA experience without limit. So, if you worked 6 years non-DoDEA and 1 y...See More

Apr 5, 2020

Homesick

by onthemove

Feb 24, 2020

I'm considering a return stateside and wondered what the timing had to be on that. Obviously, I would finish the school year. But must I leave right away? Or does it matter when I leave over the summer? Does anyone on here know the rules for that?

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Icanread This is a great resource for all the acronyms you may need to learn - https://www.dodea.edu/onboarding/Acronyms.cfm. But I don't think the list includes all the additional military acronyms! I'm still learning most of them!!

Mar 11, 2020

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HelpOthers Your LQA ends immediately. Many people have received debt letters later for staying longer than the end of the school-year. The government usually arranges your return flights, so you may need to discuss with the TMO office how to delay your return flight.

In Japan, you have 60 days from the time your SOFA status ends to find new employmen...See More

Apr 5, 2020

Pacific ISS PE/Health Position

by happytoteach

Mar 24, 2020

Just wondering if anyone has heard about any hiring decisions for the Pacific ISS PE/Health position that was posted and closed in November 2019?

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Apr 4, 2020

haha Just saw that on the most recent union information that the ISS PE position is still listed as vacant, while some other ISS positions are listed as "selection made but not yet official". Interesting.

Also interesting that we apparently have 75+ ISS positions, just for the Pacific Districts.

Apr 4, 2020

Greetings! On my qualifications summary the only job categories I selected were 0090(Prekindergarten), 0095(Kindergarten), and 0429(Disabled Preschool). Although on the two teaching certificates I submitted I am certified to teach higher grades (FL certified ages 3-grade 3) and (GA certified pre-k-grade 5). Now my question is, If I am hired by DODE...See More

Job Categories

by Pre-K_SPED

Mar 13, 2020

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GingerZin Perhaps I'm reading your question wrong, but it seems like you are asking if the DODEA schools will consider your extra state certifications that you are not asking the DODEA analysts to qualify? I don't know the answer to this... but I would guess moving to DODEA would be similar to switching states in many ways... you have to be certified in that...See More

Mar 15, 2020

HelpOthers There is no guarantee. Once you are working for DoDEA, your qualifications be be increased or decreased based on qualification requirements at the time. If your school needs someone in a certain area, they may review what current teachers are able to teach, then ask HR to update your qualifications whether you want it or not. This is unlikely, but ...See More

Apr 4, 2020

Pay Scale

Mar 6, 2020

Question. Is I have 12 full years of public school certified teacher experience with a master's and my +30, would I start on level 13 under master's +30?

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haha PS- That definitely seems wrong and contrary to everything I have seen, heard and read. I would keep fighting, submit pay inquiries, go through the union, Bill Freeman, etc. It would be stressful, but so is the feeling that you are being robbed of several thousand dollars per year. The good thing about DoDEA is that if they actually admit they made...See More

Mar 17, 2020

HelpOthers CHRA is new to this and may have misinterpreted something. When overseas, your pay is tied to the pay determined in the spring. So you start with last year's pay and in the spring when the accurate pay is determined, you get a pay increase all in one pay check, then for the remainder of that school-year. However, if they are accepting 10 finished y...See More

Apr 4, 2020

Preferred Overseas Location

by lisajones5445

Mar 17, 2020

Based on your experience, which is an excellent location to live in if you have children and a dog. Can you please list it in order from 1-being the most desirable to 13-to the least desirable.

1) Bahrain

2) Belgium

3) Cuba

4) Germany

5) Guma

6) Italy

7) Japan (mainland)

8) Ja...See More

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Icanread Well, he/she will fit in perfectly here in Okinawa with all the brown poodles running around - the only kind of dog that the Japanese seem to own here. At least, I think they're poodles...

Mar 17, 2020

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HelpOthers All but Turkey. I believe Turkey is currently unaccompanied, so no dependents.

Apr 4, 2020

Transfer round

Mar 19, 2020

Has anyone heard of the transfer round coming back? Is there any way to move locations without the transfer round?

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Just Me Thank you!

Mar 19, 2020

HelpOthers No, there was some mention by Mr. Brady that if it returns, it will look very different, but no updates. However, this year districts are at least allowing employees to list preferences for moves- like within school (different grade/subject), complex, district, or area- understanding that any relocation would be at the applicant's own expense.

Apr 4, 2020

why is my job qualification still "pending?"

by Falafala

Mar 19, 2020

After I updated my EAS application, my previously qualified job qualifications were "pending." I asked two HR, one never got back to me. Another said "once you make an applicant list your status will change." So now you have to be referred in order to be qualified? I thought I am already an "applicant" once I completed everything? Thanks for any in...See More

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HelpOthers When they are looking for those positions, they will look at people who self-choose them and make sure they are qualified before adding them to the list. I hope that makes sense. It is a way of being more efficient with their time. Rather than spending time qualifying all applications, they are only focusing on the ones they need.

Apr 4, 2020

Wondering

Mar 23, 2020

If you accept a position, work your required amount of time in your contract, hate it and move back to the states, can you immediately update your EAS application and start applying for other locations? Will you have a leg up for getting hired since you are a previous employee?

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Cookie Yes, you have to wait a year. However you can apply for stateside positions right away

Mar 23, 2020

HelpOthers You should be able to update your application. You may need to have it unlocked by HR if it is still locked. While overseas, you can only apply for stateside positions. As for the leg-up, that depends on how admin looks at the situation. They may worry about you not staying long with them- but you are completing your assignment.

Apr 4, 2020

Camp Humphreys

Mar 25, 2020

Can your family and kids go with you if you are hired to teach at a school on camp Humphreys?

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IbeforeE Hi! I was wondering if there was anyone on this board stationed at Humphreys who could give some pros/cons about location. Looks like a few of us have had referrals there. TIA!

Mar 26, 2020

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HelpOthers The people I know personally who have lived there or currently live there absolutely love it. The only concern I have heard is about the air quality (red dust from China).

Apr 4, 2020