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2014-2015 Aspiring Dean Information Session

2014-2015 Aspiring Dean Information Session. Angela Heard, M.Ed., Ed. S. Human Resources Staffer Coordinator for Administrative Hiring. Agenda. Welcome The Application Process The Screening Process The Interview Process Communication & Feedback Critical Information . Remember when?.

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2014-2015 Aspiring Dean Information Session

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  1. 2014-2015 Aspiring Dean Information Session Angela Heard, M.Ed., Ed. S. Human Resources Staffer Coordinator for Administrative Hiring

  2. Agenda • Welcome • The Application Process • The Screening Process • The Interview Process • Communication & Feedback • Critical Information

  3. Remember when? • Think about the best school leader that you ever worked for… • What made them the best? • What is it that makes a great school leader? • What stood out about them? • What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of them?

  4. What is key ? • Look at this list. • What stands out to you? • Share with your shoulder partner. • How do you know when someone has “it?”

  5. What If ? What kind of difference could we make? What if we had a great school leader in every school?

  6. Attitude = Beliefs + Action • Goal 2 of the Strategic Plan • Human Capital • Hiring for Attitude • Beliefs • Actions • Demonstrate your “Attitude” in your application and interviews • Artifacts, experiences, practices

  7. My Role Facilitate Coordinate Support Schedule Inform Feedback Liaison

  8. The Application • Certified (teacher) Application • Complete and update application • Check each page • Update confidential references • Attach resume & letter of interest • Attach any verification documents • 2 Essays • Questionnaire • Attach evaluations • For the last 5 years

  9. Screen Shot of Certified App

  10. Resume & Letter of Interest • Avoid business style-1 page resume • Need more information • Update-look at other people’s • Once you have a couple of drafts have some readers check for content and which format reads better • Should reflect you-not one right way to do it

  11. The Questionnaire • Fillable Word document – new this year • Critical component - take your time • Be specific • Be accurate and remember you must provide verification of all the information you submit • This is your opportunity to speak to the screener and the committees • This is your tool – take advantage of it!

  12. Questionnaire Did I mention how IMPORTANT the questionnaire is? 

  13. Applying • Apply for Dean of Students Posting • All applicants considered for all 3 levels • You are applying to the Pool Positions and/or for consideration of a Level One interview • Can’t apply for a Dean position until you have made the pool or are an eligible transfer candidate • Interviewing in rounds

  14. Interview Rounds • 3 Rounds Scheduled • Application Deadlines: January 3rd, February 28th, and April 25th • Complete Application must be received by 11:30 PM Pacific Time • If your application is received late or you wish to add or change any information past the deadline your application will be moved to the next round for consideration • Interview Schedule: January, March, and May • Results: Feb 7th, April 4th, and June 6th

  15. Minimum Qualifications

  16. Application Screening • Make sure you have met minimum qualifications • Submit a complete application before the deadline • Use the School Leader Candidate Checklist to ensure you have submitted all the required documents • Your full application is reviewed

  17. Application Checklist

  18. Essays • Two essays • Follow the directions • Answer our questions • Essays and directions are posted online • Application is incomplete and cannot be screened without essays • One Essay is required, the other you will select from the options provided • One reminder

  19. Verification Form • What might I need to verify? • Specific experience: for example, you were the department lead for 3 years at Reed HS • Who can verify: any of your supervisors during that time • How do I verify: Use the Verification Form (you complete it and they sign off with their information verifying with their contact information for any possible needed follow-up

  20. 6 Criteria of Administrator Readiness

  21. 6 Criteria of Administrator Readiness • Confidential References • General leadership • Administrative experience • Specialized Training • Communication • Cultural Awareness

  22. Specialized Training

  23. 6 Criteria Activity • What criteria would the experience fall into?

  24. Essays Screening • Essays are screened by a committee • All identifying information is redacted from the essay • Readers identify essays by numbers • Multiple readers for each essay • When needed to verify a score an additional reader will also score

  25. The Interview Process • Level One Leadership Interviews (District) • Activity • Questions • Short Notice • Skype Available • Conference Call

  26. Dean Level One Committee • One Principal • 2 Assistant Principals • Human Resources Representative • A Second Principal or District Administrator • All 3 levels will be repsresented-ES, MS, HS

  27. The Interview Process • Level Two School Interviews (Site) • Can sometimes be short notice • Scheduled by the School Site • Generally at the actual school • Committee should reflect diversity of student population

  28. Dean Level Two Committee • Principal • 1 Teacher • 1 Parent • 1 Education Support Personnel *These are minimums **Area Sups are often invited to sit in on these interviews as well-although it is not required

  29. Interview Decisions • Level One • Committee determines if the candidate moves forward • Level Two • Committee and Area Superintendent make recommendations based upon the staff, parent, and student input • Final Decision • Always made by the Superintendent of Schools

  30. Other Critical Information • Apply once per year • Can only be screened once per hiring cycle • Level One Interviews • Now scheduled based on the interview rounds • Level Two Interviews • May-August • Behavior Event Interview Style • 3 year Pools

  31. The Candidate Picture • Use the application process to create a picture of who you are as a school leader • What is your “Attitude” as a leader? • Identify your strengths and make sure we can see them • Make sure your picture is in focus • Looking for a good fit or a match for a school

  32. Feedback & Communication • Most communication is done via email • We have reviewed and updated the communication process • We have a public schedule for interviews and communication • Feedback • On Application • Not much can be given • On Level One Interviews • Verbal and written

  33. I’m In the Pool-What Now? • In the Spring • 2nd Annual Meet & Greet • Apply to positions that you are interested in • HR reviews to ensure eligiblity • May be invited to interview for a specific position that you didn’t apply to • Ok to decline or accept • Short Notice for Interviews • Sometimes less than 24hrs

  34. Recommendations • Have a mentor or colleague review your application, resume and letter of interest • Compare your Application Package to the 6 Criteria of Administrator Readiness • Remember this is highly competitive and rigorous selection process • Don’t do this alone, reach out to your colleagues and your support system • Remember-this is as much about the journey as it is about the reaching the destination

  35. Questions Angela Heard HR Staffer Coordinator for Administrative Hiring aheard@washoeschools.net schoolleaders@washoeschools.net 775-348-3845 775-219-8029 call or text

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