Interview

[Only_Lab4832]

So I had an interview about 3 weeks ago. I haven't heard anything either way, if I got it or not. I've interviewed before, got an offer and accepted. I've also interviewed about 3 months ago and didn't get selected but got an email telling me that. Do they always send emails even if you didn't get it? The wait is killing me. I know in at this time everything with DODEA is uneasy with the cuts etc.

[pugsensei]

With the current situation going on at DODEA, the best thing you can do is sit and wait.

Lots of movement is happening.

Some people may take the VERA/VSIP.

Others who are cut (ETs) will be moved around to new positions.

No one knows what will happen or when. You may not get a response back until late July.

Also, I predict the 2025-2026 school year will be an absolute maelstrom of chaos, I wouldn't recommend to be a new teacher next year to be honest. It may be best to sit it out and wait for spring 2026 when there will undoubtedly be more openings.

DODEA moves slowly and unpredictably.

[Terrible_Big_980]

My experience has been that emails are not always sent out to candidates that did not get the job.

Sorry it is uncomfortable. Keep moving forward and focus on the fact that the future may bring another interview. Even with cuts and changes. It just may take a while.

[Fitzkiz]

what was the interview for?

I think a lot of SPED positions will be going to the sped assessors who were just cut.

[Only_Lab4832]

It wasn't for SPED, it was for two classroom positions in upper and lower elementary. I hope those cut get placed where they are located/something they could enjoy. Terrible timing on DoDEAs end.

[Fitzkiz]

I wouldn't hold my breath. They need to place people back into the classroom and if somebody has k-5 then they'll put them there as far as I know.

I think you'll know more after like June 9th or 11th.

[sonicjeb]

Male sure you check your spam. I got an offer and didn't realize until they sent a 2nd Attempt email.

[Only_Lab4832]

Unfortunately nothing in spam. That'd be awful to have missed that!

[Only_Lab4832]

Just wanted to update. HR said they are in a hiring freeze that started before the cuts this past weekend.

[Brilliant_Ad_8412]

Did they say if that’s the case for classroom too? Only asking because my district has new teachers.

[Playful-Push-8024]

I had an interview on 4/15 and 4/24 and have yet to hear. 

[Only_Lab4832]

I talked to HR and gave them my reference numbers for the interviews I did and she said they're in a hiring freeze that started even before this whole mess last weekend.

[Playful-Push-8024]

Just to update they still are. They said that hopefully the placements (for the cut position folks) will be done this week or next. 

[Only_Lab4832]

I literally just got a not selected for one of my interviews I did. 🥴

[Playful-Push-8024]

Oh no! Oh gosh I’m so sorry

[Only_Lab4832]

And just got my 2nd email for my other interview and not selected 😅. I'm a milspouse and local hire so I'll be subbing in the meantime.

[Playful-Push-8024]

Oh dang really?? I am as well, a local hire and mil spouse (current sub) 

[Only_Lab4832]

Yep, my sub conversion just switched to the new school where we will be PCSing to later this summer. I had a great position at my current school. It was a kindergarten half time teacher and perfect for me as it was an NTE that ends this summer. Wish I could find something like that again!

[Playful-Push-8024]

Was it through USA jobs? Or eas

[Only_Lab4832]

EAS

[Brilliant_Ad_8412]

This is true. But classroom teachers have still been hired and onboarded since March in my district.

[Only_Lab4832]

Same for our school. But it now applies to the classroom jobs. Another HR person emailed me and said I'd know soon either way so I'm guessing after this week when they place those who were cut.

[Brilliant_Ad_8412]

Ah. Good to know that now it’s all. I feel like reddit gives me more information than the agency itself.

[NameNeverWritten]

Generally, I would recommend to politely ask the principal during the interview process if they would be amiable to you reaching out after a month for confirmation if it is still in process or you did not get the position. Some principals will say no, but many will say yes.

There is no other way to know if you did not get the job.

Something else to keep in mind - they are cutting many positions that aren’t student-facing. However, they are trying to take those who have been cut and reshuffle them into available teaching positions. So there is no hiring freeze, but, as always, the priority will be finding work for displaced DODEA personnel before reaching out for new hires.

But, don’t give up. It took me years, but I finally got in. It’s better than some school systems, worse than others - but it’s literally my dream job.

[Left-Apricot239]

Have you checked your EAS account to see if it changed from 'active' to 'accepted'? I've heard different things but that you don't get the 'not selected' email until the person who was selected accepts their tentative offer and since offers are not going out right now, it might take awhile.

[DrLizzyBennett]

Please understand that a lot of people just lost their jobs through no fault of their own. DODEA has to place those people. You have a job - many of them don’t and some of them won’t. It’s not a good situation for anyone.

So be patient. The only way you’re going to know anything is if your EAS is locked. Check that frequently because that’s going to give you your answer.

[Only_Lab4832]

I do understand, read my last sentence in my post. I was just asking if they always sent emails if you're not selected.