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Jan 10, 2020
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Snow Lane
The process is typically is one interview followed by an offer (if there is one). The CHRA office who is doing the offers has been incredibly slow moving, so don't be surprised if you think you didn't get the job and have an offer letter come weeks later.
Haha is right in terms of what the position entails. The only thing to add is that th...See More
Haha is right in terms of what the position entails. The only thing to add is that th...See More
Jan 9, 2020
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haha
It's always been a double-edged sword. Helps you to get hired, get transfers, etc., but means you can be asked to teach anything on your certificate.
Icanread
Yep! The only person I know who was transferred out of my area last year was a teacher who had very few certs. So they had to find a job for her elsewhere. I have tons of certs and can be placed at pretty much any school- which will work to my disadvantage if I am excessed again this year.
Jan 9, 2020
I think it may answer a lot of questions. It's nice to see some of this info in writing, instead of just hearsay.
Jan 9, 2020
haha
It is a catch-22. As far as I know, there is no way to achieve exactly what you want. The best you could do would probably go worldwide, but then only choose Japan as your target location.
The only way to be proactive would be to email principals, but without at least being on a referral list, it's basically going to be a cold call that pr...See More
The only way to be proactive would be to email principals, but without at least being on a referral list, it's basically going to be a cold call that pr...See More
Jan 9, 2020
haha
Nice! Yes, you are basically waiting to see if you will be chosen for an interview (email or call from the principal).
If you can see/figure what school the position is at, you could reach out to the principal to express your interest in the position and your hope that you would have an opportunity to interview (and include some informatio...See More
If you can see/figure what school the position is at, you could reach out to the principal to express your interest in the position and your hope that you would have an opportunity to interview (and include some informatio...See More
Jan 7, 2020
haha
If it's the same one I just found on http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/ (literally had no idea DoDEA jobs were ever posted there) then yes, it looks like it would be split between:
0472 Speech/Language Pathologist: A master's degree in speech/language pathology is required. Course work should include training in basic audiology and speech di...See More
0472 Speech/Language Pathologist: A master's degree in speech/language pathology is required. Course work should include training in basic audiology and speech di...See More
Soda
I didn't know about that site. Does it have postings that USA Jobs doesn't? I need to check it out. My application has been updated, so now we wait...
Jan 5, 2020
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haha
I wouldn't go that far. I would say (just from my own narrow experience/observation) that many/most teachers feel that too much money is spent on above school level positions (while we are told there is no money for other things that we do value highly)..
In general, it seems that many ISS positions (and the leadership mentorship program) ...See More
In general, it seems that many ISS positions (and the leadership mentorship program) ...See More
Icanread
Speaking from my experience only... I feel like, in general, teachers look down on the ISS's because there are so many of them and some who seem to do nothing (especially for what they are paid). And quite honestly, it's frustrating when teacher positions are being cut, classes sizes are bigger, but HQ continues to hire for ISS positions. On the pl...See More
Dec 15, 2019
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Chris
As a milspouse I have had a few referrals and a few interviews with zero luck. I am highly qualified and I also am frustrated. I was told that they would rather hire the less qualified CONUS applicant who will move and be at the location potentially indefinitely, then hire a more qualified local hire who will only be at the location for 3+ years.
Cmc
I understand Chris and I'm right there with you. I'm not a teacher so there are even fewer vacancies that come up and limited jobs in my career field. It's frustrating to make referral lists and not even get an interview and find out that a stateside candidate was hired. It's faulty logic that a non mil spouse candidate will be there indefinitely. ...See More
Jan 5, 2020
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Lindsey
Good luck Tay! I think that updating my app is what triggered my referral in November also. It happened almost right after doing so.
haha
If you are up for being proactive, come up with a well-crafted letter and send it the possible principals (expressing great interest in interviewing for any possible positions, highlighting skills, experience, etc). You never know!
Jan 4, 2020
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Lindsey
Hello BeyondHopeful I would say don't give up. I also have been in the system for over 2 years. Almost the entire first year I was still pending though. In November I took off my transcripts and uploaded them again. I received my first referral almost immediately after. That led to my offer. I agree that when a position becomes available that you h...See More
Just Me
Thank you so much for your feedback and positivity. I am definitely not giving up. Hopefully I will get an interview in an area I have experience in and it will go well! Fingers Crossed!
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Teacher Chatboards
I can't speak to the interviews for ISS positions but maybe someone who has been through it recently will respond. There were some threads on this recently.
As for the position, speaking generally, content ISS' oversea teachers in the specific content area (not as a ...See More