National Board Certification or 2nd degree

Mar 25, 2018

My DoDEA application status is finally "qualified." I graduated from Osterholz American HS (centuries ago) and teaching at a DoDDS school is my dream. I understand that it is extremely competitive, so I want to keep adding things to my resume that will help my chances. I have a Master's and am qualified for middle and secondary English and Social Studies. I also have AP & Dual Credit experience. I am trying to decide between National Boards or an additional degree (French). Which one will best serve my purpose of getting hired? --And does DoDEA offer a stipend (or any kind of pay incentive) for National Boards?

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someday National Board would look good to a hiring principal but I would think adding additional qualifications in French or any other subject would make you more competitive for Dodds.

Mar 25, 2018

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haha I would agree that NBCT could be an advantage to help you stand out, AFTER you make it to a referral list/interview. It could maybe add to your competency rating which might increase your chances of making a referral but this is unconfirmed. I do not believe that DoDEA offers a stipend for it.

English or SS by themselves are fairly common ...See More

Mar 25, 2018

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Buzz Thank you so much! Your response is very helpful. Only 9 hours for an additional subject? I thought a degree (in that area) was required to teach a subject? I think I could grab journalism easily if I only need 9. My masters is actually English/Creative Writing. Thanks again. Your responses to other posts have been helpful to me as well.

Mar 25, 2018

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haha When in doubt, double check with HR before spending any money but having your English degree seems to be the Golden Ticket to adding those other areas with only 9 hours in the subject:

A major in journalism, 30 SH in journalism, or a minimum of 9 SH in journalism plus sufficient additional course work in related fields such as communicatio...See More

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