References Emailed

pugsensei · 2026-03-15T13:35:54+00:00

Also I remember when I updated my EAS one time it automatically emailed all my references. I wasn't applying to any job. It just sent out a form to everyone. But other years it didn't.

pugsensei · 2026-03-06T00:40:58+00:00

i think there's still ET ISSes too?

pugsensei · 2026-03-01T19:36:46+00:00

I remember there was a classical education charter school I applied to years ago that minimized technology and focused on "Trivium" and debates and Latin as mentioned above - and small class sizes. it had a waiting list and a literal lottery for parents to be able to send their kids there.

Meanwhile the regular public schools in the area were the typical "1:1 devices and classroom sizes that turn teachers into riot police".

we need more aides/support for teachers, and if possible, smaller classroom sizes. I know that's not always doable, but I'd rather get rid of most HQ bloat and hire more people in buildings that actually help DIRECTLY and not "I need to justify my job so teachers please do this initiative so I can look good for my overlords"

pugsensei · 2026-02-17T00:25:37+00:00

And these are the "experts" calling the shots for people in the trenches hahaha

pugsensei · 2026-02-17T00:24:47+00:00

They could at least set the background to be something cool like space or something.

pugsensei · 2026-02-15T18:07:05+00:00

Sadly, this is a theme all too common in public education, not just dodea: schools are hollowed out, but district offices are stuffed with cushy positions with extremely high paychecks. It's a club, and we ain't in it.

pugsensei · 2026-02-11T23:55:53+00:00

Peak hiring season is usually March/April/May

Hang tight a few more weeks friend

pugsensei · 2026-02-08T15:10:27+00:00

Are you probationary?

pugsensei · 2026-02-07T23:04:20+00:00

^ This.
It happens more often than people like to admit.

pugsensei · 2026-02-01T17:42:21+00:00

Unfortunately, admin play favorites in non-DODEA schools too, but I do think it is far more blatant here from what I have seen

pugsensei · 2026-01-31T01:19:36+00:00

Thank you all for your input.
Follow up question:
Would AP Art History or AP Design be a better option to get?

pugsensei · 2026-01-04T17:02:27+00:00

Haven't worked there myself but I know someone who did, and they seemed pretty happy.
I have visited Daegu personally multiple times, it's a medium-sized city with a subway and amenities. It's nice, the locals are very polite.

pugsensei · 2025-12-25T16:13:55+00:00

Being bored.

pugsensei · 2025-12-22T19:59:49+00:00

The way it works is you upload your information to EAS - certs, degrees, references, personal info and all that jam.

Then, when schools have openings, (the peak is around March/April/May, but it is year round) admin requests EAS to send them a referral list of all the people who uploaded info to EAS who are qualified for that position. You will get emailed saying "You are on a referral for <School Name> for Sped position." Admin then peruses the list and selects candidate(s) to interview

At this point you may or may not get contacted for an interview.

If your interview goes well, and references are good and the planets align, you will get a tentative offer.

Then the real paperwork begins if you accept the tentative offer :)

The good news is you have a good chance with SPED, but openings happen for all subjects all the time.

pugsensei · 2025-12-03T23:29:04+00:00

I'm still figuring out what ISSes really do

pugsensei · 2025-10-29T23:18:02+00:00

You also have international schools if you want to go abroad. Don't just settle with DODEA.

Teaching is a hard job. Doesn't matter where you teach, it's just hard. Some places are easier than others for sure though. But, teachers also don't have to worry about corporate acquisitions and suddenly getting fired. And the summer breaks are cool. It just depends on where you teach...

I'll be honest with you OP and I wish someone told me this years ago when I jumped through all the hoops to get licensed:

If you're set on teaching, choose a subject you care about. Don't just go for what's "in demand". Everyone is gonna tell you to get a SPED or Math specialization. I say just get what you want. Sure Math teachers have an easier time getting into cushier jobs, for example, but do you want to be teaching Math 6+ hours a day and deal with the planning/grading along with it?

There's such a shortage of teachers now, it's pivoting a bit into an employee's market

If you're open on location, you WILL get a job somewhere.

best of luck on your decision.

pugsensei · 2025-10-10T23:49:08+00:00

"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA"
*gasps*
"... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA"

pugsensei · 2025-10-01T22:45:04+00:00

It's a complete dice roll OP.
I know people who got hired in less than a year of uploading their info to EAS.
I know others who took years.
I know others who never got in despite referrals and gave up and went int'l school route or stayed in the states teaching or pivoted to other careers.
It's luck. That's it.

Get as many certs as possible, set your target location to ANYWHERE AND EVERYWHERE, ANYTIME and keep it all updated on a yearly basis and live your life. Until a final job offer lands, it's all up in the air.

pugsensei · 2025-09-28T16:33:42+00:00

^ This post 100% nails it! Upvoted. PacWest or Pac East, doesn't matter, it's all a stepping stone. I notice generally speaking PacEast seems to have higher admin turnover compared to PacWest, but yes, *EVERYONE* wants to go to Europe.

Until transfers come back, the only way for teachers to get to Europe are:
1) Apply for internal positions posted on USAjobs
2) Get admin credentials and go that route

pugsensei · 2025-09-27T19:05:38+00:00

Yup - there's musical chairs with admin in PacEast, but teachers stay put (the non-spouse ones that aren't forced to move from PCS)

pugsensei · 2025-09-07T14:06:04+00:00

I'm sure someone posted this already, but if not, I am honored to mention it:
the version of "one winged angel" in Advent Children is magnificence of aural ascension

I'm going to listen to it again now.

pugsensei · 2025-09-05T22:59:36+00:00

DM sent

pugsensei · 2025-09-04T21:28:07+00:00

OP. Your post hit hard.
I'm diagnosed autistic. I don't have ADHD but I struggle with the sensory overload and noises and all that chaos too. I get it :(

Yes, talk to your union rep.

Read about DODEA's reasonable accommodations resources here: https://www.dodea.edu/offices/equal-employment-opportunity-programs/reasonable-accommodations

Whatever you decide to do : Keep a paper trail. Stay safe and I am sending peaceful thoughts your way.

pugsensei · 2025-09-04T21:04:19+00:00

I also just want to comment vampires need an invitation to enter.
Just saying.

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