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Mar 15, 2017

Current in district teachers means that are assigned to Japan currently? or other DoDDS teachers out of Japan can apply? TIA

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haha It looks like it is open to current Japan teachers only. Also, since it is a voluntary move outside of the transfer round the gov't would not pay for the move and local hires could not use a move to pick up LQA benefits.

Mar 15, 2017

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Referral List Organization & Length

by malonea

Mar 15, 2017

How long is the typical referral list and how are they organized? Randomly? By rank for qualifications and experience? Do they rank references, letters, transcripts, etc? I have been wondering about this piece.

haha I have heard various things and can't really confirm any of them. A list is reportedly longer or shorter depending on how many candidates. If there are hundreds of them in the system then the admin can request 20 on the list for example.

I have heard that they are ranked but cannot honestly tell you what exactly goes into that ranking. I s...See More

Mar 15, 2017

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Japan Openings

by haha

Mar 15, 2017

Wow. Hot off the press. They just emailed a list of 80+ openings for the fall across the Japan district. Some very interesting openings and combinations. :D

Current in district DoDDS teachers will get first option for these (basically a quasi mini-transfer round) but that will leave similar size holes in other district schools.

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angel Where can you take the methods courses for elementary? I have an elementary cert but not the classes. I've done a search but can't really find anything.

Mar 18, 2017

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haha To be eligible for the transfer round you need to be off of provisional status (usually two years) and have served out your current transportation agreement (one or two years depending on locations).

I don;t have any information about Europe. When we were in Europe we would be asked if we were interested in a possible in district or in com...See More

Mar 18, 2017

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Commenting on posts

by I ❤ sped

Mar 15, 2017

When trying to comment on a post from the main "screen" (with all the posts on it) I was unable to comment. BUT if I clicked on the title of the post I wanted to comment on (it takes you to a new page) I was able to comment on it the first try. Not sure if this was just a fluke or if it will always work. Good luck!

haha Potentially good discovery. I have tried it since you posted this and it has worked (so far!).

Mar 15, 2017

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Bob R/CA I'm working on a full replacement for the board - it should incorporate all the best of the new features, but not the glitch. :o)

Mar 16, 2017

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Transitioning

by infiniti4

Mar 15, 2017

Does anyone know how much time DDESS gives new hires to relocate? Especially if you are moving from another state? Will they offer temporary housing on base until you can find something off base? I know they do not pay for relocation, but how flexible are they about moving?

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infiniti4 Thank you for answering that Expat, but HR asked me when I could start. I thought they would give me the start date like you said...What would be an appropriate amount of time to request given that I am moving from another state and my principal at least wants me to put in a two week notice?

Mar 15, 2017

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Euxpat I came in at the beginning of a school year and had a report date on my orders. Sounds like yours is different with the school year well under way? I would take whatever time you need to leave your job with proper notice, move and find/set-up your house etc. You could also call your new principal and ask for guidance on this issue.

Mar 16, 2017

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This website is bi-polar...

by SpedTeacher

Mar 15, 2017

I was just able to successfully use the comment button for the first time in two days, lol. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes it works for others and not for me...it has a mind of it's own...

by haha

Mar 15, 2017

No different than going from one state to another in some cases. I had my 5 year professional cert from FL but NY would not recognize it because I hadn't stayed in FL and taught there for 3 years (only two). NY wanted me to basically go back and get enough coursework for almost another BA.

To be fair they needed SPED teachers so badly they...See More

SpedTeacher74 That's what I'm going to have to do. My 15 hours post M.A. are in ABA, so I will have to get a class or two in each category I guess. I am looking into trying to teach part time at one of the universities so maybe I can get reduced (or free) tuition for the classes I need. I currently teach adult education classes for a local university so maybe I ...See More

Mar 15, 2017

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I ❤ sped The same thing happened to me. I had to get 6 credits in order to get the moderate/severe for ES, MS, HS and severe/profound ES, MS, HS. I am certified for everything in my state and have 17 years of experience. DODEA operates differently. It paid off-today I got 3 referral emails! Long and frustrating process.

Mar 15, 2017

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Referrals

by SpedTeacher

Mar 15, 2017

Does anyone know how they prioritize referrals? Does the principal request a list when he is ready or do they generate lists in a specific order?

happyteacher Not sure if there is a rhyme or reason... depends on when the principal is ready to start hiring. Sometimes people receive interview requests without making a referral list.

Mar 15, 2017

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haha Usually a list is generated when the principal goes into the system and searches for candidates for a specific position (that they already have authorization to hire for).

Mar 15, 2017

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Haha

by SpedTeacher

Mar 15, 2017

I have my Master's plus fifteen hours, but not enough course work in one specific area to qualify in all areas. In my state, I'm certified for all areas except vision and hearing. That's what's so frustrating. I have over 120 PD hours in mostly autism and behavior, but none of that counts. Very frustrating to be considered a professional in one pla...See More

I ❤ sped The same thing happened to me. I had to get 6 credits in order to get the moderate/severe for ES, MS, HS and severe/profound ES, MS, HS. I am certified for everything in my state and have 17 years of experience. DODEA operates differently. It paid off-today I got 3 referral emails! Long and frustrating process.

Mar 15, 2017

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happyteacher Nice! I bet we got the same three referrals. I too, was certified for evetthing in my state. Luckily, dodea qualified for me moderate/severe and severe/profound, but I did need to take an additional class for preK Sped and preK and K gen Ed.

Mar 15, 2017

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