QSI

You may have already seen this;
http://www.internationalschoolsreview.c ... php?p=8505

All hope is not lost! I like PsyGuy's advice right here;

"Look into DoDDS, QSI, Aramco, they dont care about housing, but your (sic) not going to get into WE (Italy). "

These are not bad options!!

I'd be curious to see if anyone's school offered to help pay for their Master's.

Thank you Sevarem.

Question about QSI and transferring:

If you are certified for art, and only teach art . . when it's time to transfer to, say, somewhere in China, would you be almost guaranteed an art teaching position? Perhaps they could open up the position by having their uncertfied-for-art teacher go to another subject to make room for the certified art teacher?

I wouldn't mind teaching "some" art w/ English, but would want at least some art classes to keep on my resume.

This thread has some good info;
http://internationalschoolsreview.com/v ... sc&start=0

(I copied and pasted this. In addition, I don't know what score is needed to become an attractive candidate);

PsyGuy Applicant Scoring System:
1) 1 pt / 2 years Experience (Max 10 Years)
2) 1 pt - Advance Degree (Masters)
3) 1 pt - Cross Certified (Must be schedule-able)
4) 1 pt - Curriculum Experience (IB, AP, IGCSE)
5) 1pt - Logistical Hire (Single +.5 pt, Couple +1 pt)
6) .5 pt - Previous International School Experience (standard 2 year contract)
7) .5 pt - Leadership Experience/Role (+.25 HOD, +.5 Coordinator)
8) .5 pt - Extra Curricular (Must be schedule-able)
9) .25 pt - Special Populations (Must be qualified)
10) .25 pt - Special Skill Set (Must be documentable AND marketable)

Yes, he indeed has been released;
http://dohanews.co/post/50255816965/nep ... m-released

A small tip that isn't 100% necessary;

The socks in Shanghai are of crap quality. Many cool designs, yes, and even very cheap. They don't last long.

Quality socks from home are good.

I'll also reiterate; get a VPN ahead of time so that you can surf the net.

Good question teachabroad, I am curious too.

I'm curious because I am considering become SPED certified, and am curious if this would actually be a "golden ticket" within a couple years to getting hired into DODEA, whether it's Japan or wherever.

For a great retirement, but to still teach abroad, let's all apply for DODEA jobs y'all!

. . . but good luck getting hired, haha.

After being selected to move up in the hiring process, the school says, "email us your schedule, we'll get back to you on (insert date here) to set up an interview".

If a few days have passed since the given date, should I send a reminder email, or would that be considered pestering? I have an official offer at another school waiting on me.

With your experience, a school like S H S I D in Shanghai would hire you. You'd probably teach English too, but could teach History and/or Geography.

At this school, a fresh out of college uncertified teacher would earn 25,000 USD a year (after taxes, bonus included) with free housing. You would no doubt make more.

If one were to have an interview with QSI and is offered a job, but that person wants to see what other options come his way . . . . are you given a set amount of time to think about it before they give the position to someone else?