I was hired mid year in October 2016 and received a prorated salary. Do teachers receive a contract stating their new salary at the start of the school year?
I always wanted a Kirby, but never had the $$. Maybe you can sell that and buy a mini Dyson. It hardly weighs anything. The only downfall is it only stays charged for 10 minutes then you have to plug it back in. However, I can't imagine having much carpet in Japan.
I use an app called OfferUp to list items I am selling. I have made so much money. It's awesome!
HelpOthersThat is great. I wish we had more time to sell things, but my husband would prefer to get the things out of the house we are not keeping. I am planning a trip to the thrift store on post tomorrow. I think we can leave them on consignment or just donate them.
I recently learned that my spouse has received orders overseas and will leave later this year. I am an alternatively certified teacher here in the states, and I am planning to move once the school year is over here. I would like to use the time between now and then to increase the likelihood of me being able to teach at a DODD school on base. With that being said, I have a few questions!
1. The certification exam I took was not the PRAXIS, but a state-specific certification test. Will I need to take the PRAXIS to be eligible to work for a DODD school?
2. I have been teaching for 4 years, and have met my state's requirement for full certification in my subject area. In my state, the path to adding more subject areas to your teaching certificate is to simply take a subject area exam. I see that the DODEA website states that college courses must be taken in your subject area, but I also see down further it says the following:
"In lieu of meeting the DoDDS minimum qualifications, applicants may be considered and hired based on a valid state or territory certificate or license in the subject area for which applying. Educators appointed based on state or territory certificates may be granted a Provisional License."
My plan for the year is to take as many tests as possible to add subject areas to my teaching certificate. Will the DODEA accept these added certification areas, or will I need to have the college hours to go along with it?
3. Should I [1] begin the application process ASAP, [2] wait until I complete my certifications (pending the answer to the above question), or [3] wait until I have moved?
4. Any tips or advice in general? Thank you so much for your help!
ScholarYes, I am secondary. I am AP certified in one science but wasn't hired based on it.
I am math qualified for teaching based on 15 credits and math certification in one state. It makes sense ISS would be more specific to coursework since we'll be depending on your insight.
Dahlgren is a very tiny school. Students usually walk home for lunch every day. Teachers have a lot of preps and are required to be flexible. They are also making a multi age, "open concept" class for the younger elementary grades. I believe it will be 2-3 teachers and an aide over 3 grade levels.
My advice would be to show that you are willing to teach anything that you are qualified for, at any time.
Hello all, I'm new to DODEA! Can anyone give me info on the Federal Education Association (FEA)? Is it expensive to join the association and would you guys say that it is worth the expense? Thank you.
HelpOthersIt was almost two months for me, but it is a district level position and the HR in the Pacific East rather than HQ. They contacted previous supervisors who could testify to my experience in required skills and I don't know why else it took that long, but it is possible.
Can anyone tell me about Fort Stewart (pros / cons) for accepting a teaching position there? Housing? Use of the base? Administration? I have a great job now and wonder if it would worth it to relocate.
I recently submitted my teaching application for the 2018-19 school year online. I am at the step where the jobs I have selected of interest have been marked "qualified". What can I expect to happen now? I am curious as to the whole application process. Thanks for your help!
SandArtJP, I had the same experience upon my initial application. However, I decided to add reading specialist. That took a week or more. I later decided to add junior high math, and it never changed from pending.