r/dodea

I finished my application and was referred to 2 different jobs 🙌🏻. However, it’s been a week and I haven’t been contacted any further. Should I count myself out on both jobs? What is the typical wait time if you are referred before you are contacted for an interview. I was so excited, but now I’m feeling a little deflated. If it helps for context it’s for an SLP opening, so I also have no idea how much competition I am going against. Thanks for considering sharing your experience!

I’m a 20 year, recently retired Navy Vet

I just submitted my application today for a few Secretary positions at the DoDEA Schools in Atsugi, Yokosuka and Kadena Japan

How difficult is it to land those positions? I was stationed in Atsugi and Sasebo, so I’m familiar with the country…I was a Career Counselor for my last 9 years, so I’m more than familiar with administrative work

Any advice would be wonderful

I’m a DOD civilian based in Germany, and my job is what gives my family NATO SOFA status here.

My wife is hoping to become a full-time DODEA teacher in Germany. Because we are already living here, I assume she would be treated as a local/foreign hire and would not be eligible for LQA, housing, PCS benefits, etc.

My question is about legal status/SOFA, not allowances:

If my wife were hired full time by DODEA in Germany as a local hire, would her DODEA employment give her independent SOFA status? And if I later lost my DOD civilian job, is there any scenario where our family could remain in Germany under her DODEA employment, with me and our kids as her dependents?

Basically: could her full-time DODEA job be able to “anchor” our family’s status in Germany if my current DoD civilian job went away? I know I need to confirm this with HR/legal, but I’m hoping to hear from anyone who has seen this situation or knows how DODEA handles local hires and SOFA status in Germany.

Thoughts on working at the Alconbury location? Hoping to get some insight of those who have experienced working there. Any insight is appreciated!

Finally talked my husband into letting me apply! I am applying for 2027/2028 as I've already committed to my current school this school year. I am in the process of filling out the application and am on the professional evaluations section. This is essentially professional references right?

Has anyone started as a teacher or a school liaison officer outside of the US, applied for and secured an assistant principal role after some time, and retained your LQA?

Greetings, all. I'm having some difficulty getting USAJobs referrals for DoWEA administrator and admin support positions. I'm usually 'eligible ' but not referred, and when I am referred, I don't get calls.

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Crusty retired USAF E-7 with a BS from ERAU. Spent 11 years in Europe with several years of AETC and USAFE Nuke U classroom and schoolhouse admin time. Now that my kids are out of college, I'd like to get back to Europe.

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What are the recruiting people looking for on admin officer and admin assistant position resumes? Other than the KSAs on the listing.

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Thanks in advance!

Hello!

Well, I've gone from the research portion to actually asking questions. I'm super excited to finally submit my application soon.

I am currently a self-contained SPED teacher, with certifications in mild-moderate SPED PK-12, English 5-12, and am in the process of working on getting severe/profound (and PE/Health/Safety (PK-12) but I'm not planning on applying using this as from what I can tell they wouldn't consider me qualified).

Tell me about SPED and what it's like.

I’m very curious about the experience of school psychologists in particular in stateside schools! I’ve been doing lots of research about the DoDEA lately, but there seems to be so little information about the stateside schools. Other positions besides school psychologists are more than welcome to give their perspective, as well. The more information the better!

I’m curious about why you were interested in the DoDEA as opposed to public or private schools. Was it worth it? Do you enjoy your state? Any recommendations for the best state to work at for the DoDEA? How long do you have to stay in one location? How is moving between stateside schools or districts? How long until you can move to an abroad location?

What are your responsibilities? Average psychologist to student ratio? Is the union strong? Are you able to start your application prior to finishing grad school so you can (hopefully) work right away after graduation ?

Please feel free to answer whatever you would like, I’m aware that I have a lot of questions. I’m also open to DMs! I would love to speak with you!