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I gave up on getting a DoDEA job two months ago. Two referrals, one unsuccessful interview. Reported to my new international school. Then, about an hour ago, I got an interview request from another DoDEA school.

My first impression was to email back and say 'sorry, already have a job for this year.' But I'm not sure that is the best course of action. I would like some seasoned advice. My situation;

I am an international teacher, teaching IB, though I have AP experience.

I am an experienced [old] teacher with a Masters in my subject area.

This is a big one: I have held a US teacher's license but it has expired. I have a current teacher's license from another English speaking country. I explained this in my cover, if they read it. (that may kill the deal right there).

I am happy at my new school. It is great so far but WAY off the beaten path. Pay, housing and resources are good, but travel is difficult and expensive. Its 3rd world, so limited...See More
haha The universe moves in mysterious ways.

As I understand it, the expired license is not necessarily a deal breaker if DoDEA considers you qualified without it (by virtue of meeting the credit requirements without needing the state cert to reduce the requirements, if that makes sense).

The benefits are good to great, depending on yo...See More
Sep 10, 2019
The Spectre haha--convinced myself on the drive home and you have unconvinced me, again. I think I should still thank you? ;) Yes, I should: thank you.

I have checked the school calendar and classes started there on August 26, so that raises some questions. I guess it does not hurt to interview . . .
Sep 10, 2019


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