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by Shisho
Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:14 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: DODDS Hiring Question
Replies: 289
Views: 519658

Local Hire

Thanks for the information. That is what I was afraid of. What do you think about my plan to move to Okinawa to try and get a local hire position as soon as I've completed my degree? I can either get a permanent visa because my wife is Japanese or find a government job that gets me sofa status to make me eligible for a local hire position. I'm not sure what the requirements would be to substitute teach, but if I'm there, I have base access, and I'm qualfied couldn't I just sub everyday until someone hires me?
by Shisho
Sun Jan 13, 2013 1:38 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: DODDS Hiring Question
Replies: 289
Views: 519658

DoDEA Pacific Hiring

Hi everyone, I'm interested in getting some feedback for my current plan to apply for a job as a DoDEA teacher. My goal is to be hired as a teacher for DoDEA in Okinawa, Japan K-6 for the fall of 2013. I'm currently a Naval Officer with 10 years of service who will be separating from the Navy at the end of this month to begin a 12-week student teaching internship as the final part of a Master's Degree Program in Elementary Education. I intend to have my Master's Degree and state certification exam completed by the end of April. I was then going to apply for a stateside hire position for the fall with Okinawa as my primary location preference.

I'm aware that stateside hires are the last hiring priority after first offering positions to curent DoDEA employees wishing to relocate followed by local hiring with preference given to spouses and retiring military members overseas. This is why I am not very confident that my current plan is the best way to ensure my success for the fall. I have considered flying to Okinawa on my own after completing my Degree Program to introduce myself to principals at local elementary schools, drop off resumes, and seek a position as a local hire. I realize this would preclude me from many of the financial benefits for the first year but I'm just trying to get my foot in the door. I would even be willing to teach in Korea my first year as a stateside hire to allow me to transition to Okinawa the following year. I really want to work for DoDEA and I really want to make Okinawa my home.

The information on the internet varies widely concerning stateside hiring, veteran's preference, and a wide range of other topics so I'm not sure what to believe anymore. If anyone has any thoughts, advice, suggestions, comments, or points of contact I would really appreciate the help. Thank you.