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2013-14 Dean of Students Information Session

2013-14 Dean of Students Information Session. Angela Heard, M.Ed., Ed. S. Human Resources Staffer. Agenda. Welcome The Application Process The Screening Process The Interview Process Communication & Feedback Critical Information . Remember when?.

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2013-14 Dean of Students Information Session

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  1. 2013-14 Dean of StudentsInformation Session Angela Heard, M.Ed., Ed. S. Human Resources Staffer

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

  3. Remember when? • Think about the best Principal that you ever worked for… • What made them the best? • What is it that makes a great school leader?

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

  5. What is key ? • Look at this list. • Choose 3 from here or from your experiences that you think are critical for a great School Leader. • Share with your shoulder partner • How do you know when someone has “it”?

  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

  7. The Dean Position • Teacher Position • Try Out the “Administrator” role • Experiences outside the classroom • Build your General Leadership • Three Years • One of the pathways

  8. The Application • Teacher Application • Complete and Update Application • Check each page • Update Confidential References • Attach Resume & Letter of Interest • Attach Front Page of Evaluation • For the last 5 years • The Questionnaire • Critical-take your time, be specific

  9. Applying • Apply for Dean Posting • All applicants considered for all 3 levels • HR Screens for “minimum qualifications” • 2 Essays sent out to candidates that meet “minimum qualifications”

  10. Minimum Qualifications

  11. Essays • Two Essays • Follow the Directions • Answer our Questions • Complete in a timely manner-1 week • Application is incomplete and cannot be screened without essays • One Reminder

  12. Questionnaire • Questionnaire accurate and verifiable when reviewing the application • Question and the Details Question • Questions are posted on Website • Verified How? • Resume, Letter of Interest, additional information, employment history, teaching experience, education

  13. Criteria of Administrator Readiness

  14. 7Criteria of Administrator Readiness • Confidential references (23%) • General leadership (23%) • Administrative experience (2%) • Specialized professional development (13.5%) • Effective communication (with essays) (23%) • Grade level experience (4%) • Administrative Program/License (10.5%)

  15. 7Criteria Activity • What Criteria would the experience fall into?

  16. The Interview Process • Level One Leadership (District) • Committee includes: • 1Performance Directors • Human Resources Representative • 2 Assistant Principals and 1 Dean(ES, MS, HS) • Activity • Questions • Short Notice • Skype Available

  17. The Interview Process • Level Two School Interviews (Site) • Committee Includes: • Principal • Teacher(s) • 1 ESP Staff • 1 Parent • Committee should reflect diversity of student population • Coordinated by HR

  18. Interview Decisions • Level One • Committee determines if the candidate moves forward • Level Two • Committee, Principal make recommendations • Final Decision • Made by the Area Superintendent and the Principal

  19. Other Critical Information • Apply Once • Can only be screened once • Level One Interviews • December-May • Level Two Interviews • May-August • Behavior Event Interview Style • 3 year Pool • WASL is a value added, but not a negative to candidates whom have not been in WASL

  20. 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

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

  22. Recommendations • Have a mentor or colleague review your application, resume and letter of interest • Compare your Application Package to the 7 Criteria of Administrator Readiness • Remember this is first year of Dean Pool Process-however, administrative application process is highly competitive

  23. Questions Angela Heard HR Staffer Coordinator for Administrative Hiring aheard@washoeschools.net 775-348-3845 http://www.washoe.k12.nv.us/employment/principal-and-assistant-principal-information

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