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Transfer combinations

by teach

Mar 6, 2017

I can't respond/comment below... sigh.

Some of the combinations in the transfer round were quite bizzare... almost seems like it would be impossible to fill because of the combos. What happens if they don't get filled and no one in EAS has those combos? WIll they hire someone who has 2 of the 3 to cover that part of the job? Or do they swi...See More

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haha Pre-K and K are both better bets than elementary. One reason is that many/most states offer a K-6 blanket certification which DoDDS does not accept and so there are much fewer candidates in the system.

Mar 6, 2017

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happyteacher go to webteaching.com. You can take the math and literary class there.

Mar 7, 2017

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Hiring freeze and GTMO and promotion transfer

by Limbo

Mar 5, 2017

1. Has the hiring freeze been lifted for DODEA?

2. Anyone have knowledge or experience of a Guantanamo Bay placement?

3. Would there be a waiting period to apply for a promotion and subsequent transfer if stationed overseas?

Thanks for any help.

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haha I don't know if that has been decided yet (or if it has it hasn't been shared with us). The initially ordered freeze was for 90 days and I don't think we really know what happens then. As soon as we hear something I will pass it on.

Mar 5, 2017

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SpedTeacher74 I sure hope we hear something about the hiring freeze soon...

Mar 6, 2017

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More transfers

by haha

Mar 5, 2017

Wow. Couldn't even comment on my own post. Ponderous, really ponderous.

Also, the teacher appraisal system with DoDDS is based simply on satisfactory or unsatisfactory. If the vast majority of people wanting transfers are rated as satisfactory (more or less) then how do you quantify and/or rank who is working hard and who is not and who sh...See More

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For Certs

by haha

Mar 5, 2017

It's more about having a good grouping of certs rather than sheer numbers. If you teach science then you want to be able to offer all of the secondary sciences (biology, chemistry, physics) plus maybe some AP classes or even some math. If you teach social studies, again you want to be sure that you can teach any subject that goes with that plus AP ...See More

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Re: Transfers

by haha

Mar 5, 2017

I'm sure that HR and admin types would love to have more control over transfers but for now the process is covered under our existing contract. We are trying to work out a new agreement but it's kind of like amending the constitution. You know some changes that you would like to see but you are afraid of what the other side might try to stick in th...See More

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What's

by Icanread

Mar 4, 2017

What's a good number of qualifications to have?

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happyteacher From what I heard last year, if you are just elementary Ed, you definitely need ESL, sped, gifted or foreign language with it because so many K-6 go to local hires

Mar 4, 2017

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happyteacher Or PreK and Kindergarten since those are different than 1-6

Mar 4, 2017

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To Korea

by haha

Mar 4, 2017

I have generally heard many positive things about Korea although it can vary by location. Seoul is apparently a great city but the military is shifting more and more resources and personnel to Camp Humphreys which is nearby to Seoul but not so close that you could commute or head into the city for dinner on a week night (or so I hear).

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haha That hasn't been my experience (most of the people I know personally who got transfers were secondary) but it's all speculation/opinion/anecdotal really since we don't get details on the completed transfers. As for a teaching couple getting a transfer together to your desired location I would rather count on winning the lottery. If you are really d...See More

Mar 4, 2017

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happyteacher I find it funny that transfers are about seniority. Where is the motivation to work hard? In most districts in my state, you have to interview for transfers. Our transfer rounds happen before they do new hires, but principals interview candidates and make the decision. Seems to me, you could "weed out" some of the less desirable teachers by intervi...See More

Mar 4, 2017

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To Referral

by haha

Mar 4, 2017

Each vacancy will generally have a referral list generated when the principal pulls a list for that position. Everyone on that list will generally get an email informing them of that. Being on the list means that you would get a call or email from a principal for an email. Some people have gotten calls or emails for interviews without ever getting ...See More

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Korea

by Tom R

Mar 4, 2017

One more question- I'm looking for reviews of teaching in Korea with the DODEA. Does anyone have any thoughts? Thoughts to consider- traveling, outdoor activities, biking, local culture's feeling toward Americans. Thanks

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ATeacher Korea is the best location to travel from in the pacific. There are direct flights to every major destination you could dream of. There is skiiing, hiking, biking trails, camping, and beaches. Seoul is a world-class city with unlimited opportunities. Koreans have an overall positive view of Americans and it is very safe. Many of my friends that hav...See More

Mar 4, 2017

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Referral list

by Tom R

Mar 4, 2017

Is there any way to find out if you are on the referral list? Will HR release that information or is there some government regulation forbids it?

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haha It depends on where the principal is calling from. It could be an international number or it could be a stateside number. Or it could come in as an unidentified number. When in doubt, answer it. They will usually leave a message and ask you to call back if you are interested but sometimes they will just move on to the next person on the list.

Mar 7, 2017

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