What is the best way to get a teaching job with DODEA Europe?

2014-02-13T15:56:07-05:00

I am trying to relocate to Italy and secure a teaching position through DODEA Europe while continuing my Reserve contract in Vicenza.

Response by SFC James Baber made Feb 13 at 2014 6:44 PM

2014-02-13T18:44:37-05:00

To be honest with you, with all the cutbacks and the talk of closing down many DODEA schools and facilities overseas, you may not be able to, my best advice would be to look up a website for the duty station you are trying to get to where the school (s) would be located via Google, AKO, etc. and then go to the site and check on their school contact information. Then contact the school or the country liaison contact and ask for the requirements and how to apply for available positions if any are open.

Just my two cents from past experience for family members from years back.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2014 12:27 PM

2014-02-14T12:27:30-05:00

SPC Poulin,

You can search DODEA Europe vacancies at the below link -

http://www.dodea.edu/Europe/offices/hr/index.cfm

Europe Human Resources - Welcome

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2014 2:16 PM

2014-02-14T14:16:06-05:00

You need a degree in order to teach. They have openings all of the time due to PCSing families. I have seen people go and be a substitute teacher with DOD schools and work on their degree and then get their foot into the door as a teacher.

If you look at the website SFC Attardi posted each listing will tell you what the requirements are. My wife worked as a sub/special needs assistant in Germany and they wanted her to get a degree and become a teacher. A lot easier to get a job when you already have your foot in the door and they know who you are and how you work.

Response by SGM Rod Smith made Feb 15 at 2014 9:46 PM

2014-02-15T21:46:18-05:00

Been teaching since retiring (10 years). Here are my experiences. One, you need to get a BS or BA. Find a state to get your teaching license in. There are many transitional teacher licensing processes and VARY GREATLY from state to state. You will need to have your degree checked for what you can teach. Elementary teaching K-6 is usually the easiest to qualify due to general education requirements. AS for secondary 7-12 your degree will need to focus on a specific curriculum area (math, language arts, science, social studies). You may also look into Special Education as well, there is a HIGH MARKET for SpEd teachers and their requirements usually are very general education specific and some states you can pick up the credentials needed in teacher training. Once you have a subject to be licensed in you will need to take a standardized exam. There are two options available in most states. One is the PRAXIS exam (be sure to check the state you are wanting to teach in first to make sure they accept the PRAXIS). Two, is to take the standardized test for the state you are going to teach in. Now for DODDS schools overseas. It is my understanding they will accept any state licensing. Be sure to check by calling or looking at the web site that I think someone linked in this thread. Another excellent resource is the Troops to Teachers program. I was a TTT teacher and recieved a stipen for teaching in a low income district for 3 years. I know this sounds like a huge process, but if you have your 4 year degree it is actually pretty simple. I have found teaching VERYrewarding. NOW, let me plug another way into teaching as well. As you retire you may seek a position as a Army JROTC instructor. Enlisted will need a 2 year (but that will go higher in time) Officers an Undergrad degree which you will have, so no big deal. You can get all of your pre-quals done while on Active duty and processing out to RETIRE. Check the JROTC web site and it will list requirements and vacancies. these jobs are pretty coveted, but there a numerous vacancies. Good luck and hope this helps.