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Had an interview with a principal from a school in DoDEA Pacific for a position in Social Studies. Interview went well. Asked a ton a questions. Had the opportunity to ask some myself. The curriculum lines up with I'm currently teaching in my district in Ohio, so this should be an easy transition.

However, school is about to start in the district I currently teach. Also, my references have been contacted from the DoDEA. I have a mixed bag of former and current administrators in the pool. Which is good, yes?

I have a fear that these admins (wanting to keep me in the district) will try to keep me in my contract. They have received reference check forms, so the cat is out of the bag sorta speak. One of my references wants me to talk to HR in my district now, without a tentative offer to "keep them in the loop."

Did I make a mistake by adding current references?

I have not received a tentative offer. The time frame after reading most of the posts on thi...See More
haha References from your current supervisor is required so you didn't really have a choice.

Follow up with HR and see what the specific policy/their view on the situation would look like (best case/worst case). 3 months sound reasonable. It could be faster. It could be slower.

We've heard from a few people over the years that their di...See More
Aug 6, 2018
CM Hi NEOhioteacher! (Sorry for the long response in advance)

I've been going through a similar situation, but it's thankfully been resolved. I think that it is good that you've alerted your current administrators now as opposed to waiting until you have travel orders/firm offer. Just be sure moving forward that you keep them updated on every...See More
Aug 6, 2018
HelpOthers It would have been better to let your current supervisor know about the interview request and your desire to work for DODEA to serve children of our military service members... Most districts are just concerned about finding a replacement. Work until you have orders and maybe get your feelers out for anyone who might be interested in your current p...See More
Aug 7, 2018


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