1. DoDEA Benefits: I have heard that there are yearly travel benefits, paid housing, shipping of personal effects, etc. I have also heard that DoD will reimburse up to 3 months in a hotel as one searches for housing in country or that spouses have free travel. Since there is so much I don't know, I am wondering if there is a document that outlines everything a teacher candidate should know about the benefits. I have not found concise information on the DoDEA website.
2. Descriptions of Each School & Location: It is important for me to learn about potential schools/locations before I commit. I am having to look up each location separately, which is very time consuming!
- Pros & Cons for each location?
- Rural/Urban?
- Hardest & easiest schools or geographic areas to get into?
- Hardship schools? No family allowed, right?
Anyone know where I can, more easily, find this information?
3. Application Process: What are the steps a candidate needs to do during the application process?
- What documents are needed?
- Are their questions that need to be answered on the application?
- Referrals? How many? Personal or professional?
I am thinking some of this is answered in the EAS but I'd like to learn about the process before registering for an account.
4. Veteran Social Studies Teachers: I am retiring from my current public teaching position after 28 years as a World Geography & Cultures (8th grade) at the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Is it harder for a veteran teacher to get hired by DoDEA? How hard is it to find a SS position… are the as elusive as in most public schools in the US?
5. Certifications: I see that many upper level schools are combined MS/HS. Is it common for SS teachers to have assigned classes at both levels? I have a 6-12 Broad Field Social Studies certification. Would it be beneficial to add an ELA cert to teach at the middle school level? I know that there is a trend to have MS teachers be SS & ELA certified but don't know how DoDEA is set up.
6. Retirement Benefits: I understand that after 5 years of service a teacher receives federal retirement benefits. What does the health care benefit entail? Cost? How does it compare to options on the ACA Marketplace?
I realize this is a lot but I greatly appreciate your knowledge & expertise about DoDEA and their hiring process!
ColleenMy masters degree is MS in Education. 20 years ago I was simply looking for lane movement for extra pay not for prepping for future positions. Looking at positions in PD Coaching is intriguing
HelpOthersHaving a masters degree plus five years in a related field is the minimum requirement for most ISS positions. If interested, search USAjobs.gov
SodaI had a similar experience when I started in the SE District. I was seriously starting to worry whether I actually had a job. I finally emailed the principal directly to get details about my starting date (HR gave me the wrong date), how to get in post, etc.
HelpOthersI believe you receive a total of 3 APL days. However, discuss it with both administrators. Maybe they can work with you depending on circumstances.
pipedreamThanks for the info. Yes the DEI position seems like a tough one and the person previously selected doesn't want it anymore! I will keep my eye on USAjobs.
pipedreamThanks for the info. Yes the DEI position seems like a tough one and the person previously selected doesn't want it anymore! I will keep my eye on USAjobs.
My references were contacted for a professional evaluation before I have even had an interview. Is that normal? I have never had a job contact my references unless I was a serious candidate. What is the protocol for DoDEA?
If you get a job with DOD overseas - what are the rules regarding taking children with you? My kids will be 21 and 23 in a couple of weeks. Would they be allowed to move with me and live with me? Or would it depend on the country? Thanks
The weather is pretty nice. Not too humid or to hot or cold. If you are not currently there, you will need to relocate yourself.
You can choose to live on post and have your children attend DoDEA schools. If you do this, you pay rent which includes a basic amount for utilities and are reimbursed if you you tend to go under or pay if you tend to go over. You can probably check their rental prices online.
If you live off base, Elizabethtown is not a bad location, but many people complained about Brandenburg.
Income tax in KY is pretty low, but it does exist, and some retirement income (SS) are exempt or (others) reduced
Its not far if you want to go to Louisville on the weekend, but too far to comfortably commute.
Europe DoDEA school: Telephone interview request email received 06/14/2021. Telephone interview 06/15/2021. Notification email another candidate selected received 07/08/2021
1.How do I convey my classroom expectations to parents?
2.Describe what I do on my first day in school?
3.How did I prepare a recent lesson from start to finish?
4.How do I promote diversity in teaching and testing?
5.How do I assess students?
6.Describe an emergency in the classroom and how I responded and what I learned.
7.How did I adjust the curriculum to meet a difficult situation in classroom?
8.How do I engage students in the classroom?
Principal stated they had more candidates to interview and then they would make their selection known to HR, but not to me. If selected, HR would contact me to begin background check. Advised not to quit my present job until after I have been presented a Job Offer from HR.