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Resume

by richie

Jul 4, 2016

Could someone please show me a great resume or resume expectations for a DODEA school. I'm trying to get into Yokota Air Base schools. And can your spouse go with you even if they are not employed currently? Thanks.

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haha True, but you'll also notice that resume is not one of your choices in the drop down menu for attachments. From my experience and what I have been told by principals (FWIW) they don't really use resumes in their recruiting and decision making.

They are first interested in people that have the certifications they need for the specific posi...See MoreTrue, but you'll also notice that resume is not one of your choices in the drop down menu for attachments. From my experience and what I have been told by principals (FWIW) they don't really use resumes in their recruiting and decision making.

They are first interested in people that have the certifications they need for the specific position they are recruiting for, then they look at years of experience, education and anything else that would make you a valuable asset to their school (e.g. addition certifications, training, skills/talents etc). Complicating all of that is that they mainly go by referral lists that get pulled directly from the EAS information on your application (not attachments) and that things like veteran preference, family preference etc will put some people higher up on the list then other people.

On the other hand, it doesn't hurt anything to put something together in the form of a resume and upload it and if you ever make a referral list you could send it to that specific principal to hopefully peak their interest. There are many good sites for resume building. This one is more for int'l school teaching but might be helpful:

http://www.joyjobs.com/seekers/sampler.htm

Getting into DoDDS is generally considered a long shot and trying to target one or two schools in particular from stateside makes it even longer. Any particular reason you want Yokota more then any other location in the world? Although I will say that I have heard many good things about Yokota and Japan is definitely amazing.

Oh, and if you are hired by DoDDS they would pay for you and your whole family/household to move to your new location (and housing for your whole family while there).

On 7/05/16, richie wrote: > On 7/04/16, haha wrote: >> Generally you do not need a resume, you just complete the >> EAS online application (which has all of the information >> that would be on a resume built into it). >> >> Are you stateside or already in Japan? >> >> On 7/04/16, richie wrote: >>> Could someone please show me a great resume or resume >>> expectations for a DODEA school. I'm trying to get into >>> Yokota Air Base schools. And can your spouse go with you >>> even if they are not employed currently? Thanks. > > > I'm stateside and the EAS site asks for attachments.

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richie Thank you so much for all the information! I guess I've
been tired of applying to U.S.A. jobs and nothing to my
avail in my state or in the Northwest. I grew up in Yokota
and my father was stationed there and it was an enjoyable
experience. I'd like to return and maybe be there for
several years and just live in Japan. I currently ha...See More

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Adult Children Overseas

by Insight

Jul 4, 2016

Anyone have adult children with them or have taken them with you? Over 21.

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Sam Do the same rules apply to disabled family members? If so,
what documentation is necessary?

On 7/04/16, reality sheriff wrote:
> Over age 23, no more gov't benefits, period, even if they
are
> not yet finished with college. If you wish your over age
> 23
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Each situation is individually evaluated. Adult children incapable of self support ~can~ be, and are, approved to be on many DoDDS teachers' assignment orders. The evaluation process of whether a DoDDS teacher can actually bring their adult children who are being claimed as incapable of self support to a given assignment location will consider/depe...See MoreEach situation is individually evaluated. Adult children incapable of self support ~can~ be, and are, approved to be on many DoDDS teachers' assignment orders. The evaluation process of whether a DoDDS teacher can actually bring their adult children who are being claimed as incapable of self support to a given assignment location will consider/depend, primariy, on whether the destination has all the supports required. (And, such evaluations also occur for the children (both minor or adult) of active duty military personnel who are being considered for overseas assignments). So, *if* the destination in question has all the supports needed, then adult children incapable of self support are normally approved to accompany. Otoh, if the destination cannot support the needs of the person with the disability(ies), then approval to accompany will not happen. If disapproved, then, and only perhaps, there will be a different overseas location w/ a qualifying vacancy that the teacher w/ the adult child incapable of self support can be assigned to. But, other aprovable, locations are not guaranteed, so some DoDDS teachers do resign or retire back to the States in such circumstances or, they make arrangements for ongoing care to happen elsewhere, usually back in the States. The documentation required to establish that an adult child is incapable of self support is largely Medical/Psych/Mobility/PT/OT/etc. Seek more general information at OPM's health insurances page here; specifically see the section on Child Incapable of Self Support:

https://www.opm.gov/healthcare- insurance/healthcare/reference-materials/reference/family- members/

(remove any spaces and retry if the link doesn't work after pasting, else, google for "OPM Child Incapable of Self Support")

And, because overseas DoD locations are the norm for DoDDS teachers, also gather information about overseas eligibility, forms used, POCs for EU and PAC, and etc. from this document (it's Navy but is DoD-wide representative) about the EFMP, Exceptional Family Member Program:

http://www.cnic.navy.mil/content/dam/cnic/cnreurafswa/pdfs/ EFMP/EFM&37;20Guide.pdf

(else, google for "EFMP Exceptional Family Member Program")

On 7/05/16, Sam wrote: > Do the same rules apply to disabled family members? If so, > what documentation is necessary? > > > On 7/04/16, reality sheriff wrote: >> Over age 23, no more gov't benefits, period, even if they > are >> not yet finished with college. If you wish your over age >> 23 > child >> to accompany you, then your child will have to negotiate > the >> respective country's foreigner-resident visa application >> and comply with its rules. You will have to live OFF base >> in > order to >> have your child live with you. This shouldn't be a show- > stopper >> problem because DoDDS teachers routinely live off base, >> especially in Europe. However, there is one DoDDS > location, >> Guantanamo Bay Naval Station Cuba, that has *no* OFF > base >> access so there is no choice for you to live off base, >> so, > your >> over age 23 child cannot go to GTMO Bay to reside, period >> (visits of not more than 30 days are allowed). A >> recommendation is that you *not* accept any interviews >> for > the >> school at GTMO Bay if it is imperative that your adult >> child > live >> with you. >> >> On 7/04/16, Insight wrote: >>> On 7/04/16, reality sheriff wrote: >>>> If disabled to the point of being incapable of self- >>> support, >>>> and dependent on you, then over age 21 adult children > can >>>> be on your orders anywhere that DoDDS can assign > you. >>>> >>>> If not the above situation, then over age 21 adult > children >>>> cannot be on your asssignment orders so cannot get > RAT >>>> and cannot live with you in ON-base military family > housing >>>> and cannot access ON base shopping and other > facilties. >>>> That said, *if* between 21 and 23 *and* *also* are full >>> time >>>> college enrolled student working on a degree, then they >>>> can live with you in ON base housing and they can, >>>> usually, access ON base shopping and other facilities >>>> *and* they are elegible for one gov't paid roud trip >>> between >>>> your assignment and their college (but not RAT). >>>> >>>> If not FT college enrolled under age 23 and/or if over >>>> 23, then you need to consult each country under > consideration >>>> because your child needs the respective foreign > country's >>>> residence visa/permit to reside long term in that >>>> country whether with you in one residence, or not. >>>> >>>> Thats so helpful thank you... but what 'if' your child >>>> is a >>> FT college student over 23??? Not everyone graduates at > 22 >>> (especially if they do the GAP year thing) THanks >>>> >>>> On 7/04/16, Insight wrote: >>>>> Anyone have adult children with them or have taken >>>> them >>>>> with you? Over 21.

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Bahrain

by e2d2

Jul 4, 2016

I have been in Bahrain every year(minus only a very few) sin 9-11. I was surrounded by U.S. military, so I generally felt safe. I would NEVER, however, take my U.S. husband, and if I had children at home, the decision wouldn't even be on the board. There are wonderful schools throughout DoDEA. Wait for the one that is safe and right for you; there ...See More

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haha That's certainly your choice and it is good for people to hear a variety of opinions. But, it apparently works for many people (and their families).

On 7/04/16, e2d2 wrote: > I have been in Bahrain every year(minus only a very few) > sin 9-11. I was surrounded by U.S. military, so I > generally felt safe. I would NEVER, however, t...See More

Jul 4, 2016

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Assistant Principal? ISS?

by teacher

Jul 4, 2016

Has anyone heard anything about these positions? Interviews?

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traveler1 On 7/04/16, teacher wrote: > Has anyone heard anything about these positions? > Interviews?

Have you gotten any more information? I'm just starting the process of doing research and everything I read is about teachers, not admin. Do you have any info?

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Bahrain?

by Panda

Jul 3, 2016

I was contacted for an interview for Bahrain. Does anyone have any insight on the school or admin? I know it's K-12 and an IB campus, but not much more than that. I've exhausted the info a Google search can provide (which isn't much) so I thought someone here might have first hand info. Thanks

Panda

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Panda Thanks for all the information everyone. I'm still waiting to hear back from the principal about setting up the interview. I'll keep everyone posted if anything develops. Oh, it was for an ELA position.

On 7/03/16, GTC wrote: > What position? I interviewed for a math/sci but never > heard back, wonder if it's closed...

Jul 4, 2016

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Panda I just had a cold call interview. Was not expecting that
on July 4th.

On 7/04/16, Panda wrote:
> Thanks for all the information everyone. I'm still
> waiting to hear back from the
principal
> about setting up the interview. I'll keep everyone posted
> if anything develops. Oh, it was for an ELA positio...See More

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winding down?

by luna

Jul 1, 2016

Dodea teachers are supposed to report mid-August for teacher workdays, although I’m aware new hires can technically arrive later, even after the start of school. However, I think it's safe to say that most hiring is completed early so new teachers can report by the start of the school year or as close as possible to this date. Given that it takes...See More

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Speaking from my own experience only, I was interviewed July 17. The offer came July 23. Packed out. Shipped car. and was overseas by official reporting date 4 weeks later. AFAIK, DoDDS has always avoided publicizing teacher vacancies and hirings so it's difficult to impossible for anyone outside of HR to get an accurate "big picture". Th...See More

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haha I would agree. I would say that after July things will be winding down but even then a fair number of positions will be filled after that (and you only need one!).

On 7/01/16, Nathan wrote: > Speaking from my own experience only, I was interviewed > July 17. The offer came July 23. Packed out. Shipped car. > and was overseas by of...See More

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Interview/Job Offer timeline

by AlyciaC

Jul 1, 2016

Hi!

I was wondering how long it has taken from the time a referral list email was received to the interview? Interview to job offer? Do you have any tips for the interview?

Thanks!

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haha Generally an interview will happen within a week of a referral (but could be longer or shorter or never).

Interview to offer is generally a few days (but could be longer or shorter or never).

Most of the interviews I have had with DoDDS were the same 7 questions (e.g. Why DoDDS?, Tell me about a successful lesson you did with pla...See More

Jul 1, 2016

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by spedsoccercoach

Jul 1, 2016

I have just received a TO for a job. Since I am about to leave the country (and it is a holiday weekend), I am hoping for some advice about getting fingerprinted/getting a physical/etc. today. Do I have to have a special form or should I make an appointment now?

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haha Yokoso!

As soon as they see that you have accepted the job HR will
send you a PDF packet that includes the medical form. That
should happen imminently. Some people have found that they
need to go to a walk in clinic to get all of the relevant
sections/tests done.

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