Here's the general outline of my questions/concerns:
• I've just graduated with my secondary science teaching degree so if I am fortunate enough to land a job, it'll be as a first-year teacher
• I applied on the DoDEA portal but it was kicked back until I guess my degree if formally conferred on my transcripts
• Is it too late to realistically hope for a teaching position in the fall? I'll still submit for re-evaluation once I have my paperwork from my school, but is there actually a chance of getting hired still?
• Would it be in my interest to contact somebody in either HR or the Stuttgart community administration about my situation (i.e. a hopeful first-year teacher that would be a local hire and is just waiting on paperwork)?
Thank you in advance for both reading my obnoxious wall of text and your responses!
One follow-up question: when I was on active duty in Korea, I was able to make a decent side-gig out of "tutoring" Korean college students in English (basically just meeting them at a coffee shop and letting them practice conversational English). Do similar opportunities exist in Germany or is that not really something I should expect to find in Stuttgart?
Teachangel---the transportation office should be able to let you know about swords. There are tight restrictions on knives/swords in Japan, so you may want to consider finding a place to store items like that just in case you cannot take them.
angelThank you. Based on what has been said previously (things deteriorating), I don't want to use storage for anything. Planning on taking everything with me (not car, selling it). Just not sure about the swords and trophies that I have.
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hahaI wouldn't worry about it. Unless they specifically withdraw this offer and you get another one, it would be very rare that your new post has suddenly changed.
Snow LaneI had a security specialist from Germany helping me, but I'm going to Japan. I think it's just due to workload and doesn't have to do with your station.
Got a note from HR asking if I would consider a state-side position. Unfortunately, the position is part-time. Obvious that DoDEA is a different animal but does anyone out there see an upside to taking a part-time position? In public schools, this would be getting your "foot in the door" but not sure it works that way with this crew.
...See MoreThere are definitely mixed opinions about whether taking a DoDEA stateside job gives you an advantage if your ultimate goal is DoDEA overseas. You would think (and many people do) that being in the system, building up some useful contacts etc would be a good reason to take a stateside job. I'm sure in some cases it does help some people.
Other people with DoDEA find themselves passed over for referrals, interviews and offers for candidates with no DoDEA affiliation and question whether there is an advantage. Someone posted that as an "internal" candidate any veterans preference would be nullified, which could be a disadvantage if you have that background.
I would say the same arguments (for and against) would apply to a .5 position with stateside DoDEA with the added disadvantage of being paid half of a full time teacher. If you are relatively happy with your current school and location it's probably not worth the upheaval and potential pay cut. If you are looking for a change, are currently not working or are willing to roll the dice to take some step towards a dream of teaching with DoDEA overseas then it's worth considering (IMHO FWIW).
ScholarPart time work with dodea does not count towards experience/steps. I don't know if tht would be bothersome to you. I know nothing about the stateside component though
I got my orders this morning and have been working on starting the moving process. I had to fill out the moving forms through move.mil as a first step before I can get an appointment with the transportation office.
angelYes! We are all moving along! Your excitement is my excitement. Although I'm not at that point yet, it is great to see how we are all progressing.
Also, I'm looking through the stack of paperwork t...See MoreHi all! Question for you about all of this fun paperwork. I submitted everything but these two pieces. I wasn't sure about direct deposit because I'm assuming we'll have to change banks when we get there. Did you all just go ahead with the direct deposit form for your current bank for now?
Also, I'm looking through the stack of paperwork to designate your beneficiary for FERS, FEGLI, and TSP...am I understanding this correctly that if I'm fine with the standard plan (it goes to my spouse) I don't need to do any of that paperwork?
oregonslpOh good! I hope you're right, Bett, because some of that stuff is a little confusing to me and it'd be nice to have someone to discuss it with.
I cannot find the transfer list from this year. I am curious as to what was being filled and cannot find a search here or the list on DODEA. I know they take it down after the transfer rounds are over....
An...See MoreThank you to everyone who contributes to this site. I really appreciate the info. I'm new to the process and it definitely helps to hear what everyone has going on. Can someone explain how you get on a referral list? When I talked to HR last week they said they have 4,000 applicants to review. YIKES!
SandArtAllavita, I will be a math support specialist. Not sure if that's the exact title. My contract says Compensatory Education Mathematics . I think you need 12 credits in math. Or it's 15. I kept getting the credits mixed up for compensatory math and being eligible for junior high math.
teacher42Mary-Lorraine, thank you! I had no idea! Silly me! I thought I was just to review everything and did not know I had to re-upload, and the fact that I was given the 'green light' led me to believe all was well. I wondered why I was getting no referrals this year! Ha! Will wonders never cease! Thanks again for taking the time to explain.