Aspiring School Leaders Information Session Dr. Mike Paul Executive Director of Human Resources (775) 789-4602

Agenda Welcome Determining the Process The Application Process Writing Exercises The Interview Process Communication and Feedback Critical Information Application Writing Exercises Level One Interview Level Two Interview

Facilitate Coordinate Support Schedule Inform Feedback Liaison Screen What is HR’s Role? Facilitate Coordinate Support Schedule Inform Feedback Liaison Screen

Determining the Process Every year we gather data to determine a process from application to interview for each level for the next year Based on the data, steps are created for each level The following is our process for the 2019-20 pools

Minimum Qualifications Principal Assistant Principal Dean Two completed years of AP experience OR One completed year of AP plus WASL Five completed years of certified contract experience – Classroom Teaching, Instructional Coach, Implementation Specialist, etc. Administrative License

The Application Principals/Assistant Principals = Administrative App Deans = Certified Application SearchSoft application(s) is complete Verify your information on each page is current Update confidential references (including current supervisor and most previous supervisor), ensure they have been returned and are not older than 18 months Attach and label Resume and Letter of Interest

The Application Continued Attach your five most recent summative evaluations Release of Records is attached (candidates who have not been with WCSD for the last consecutive 5 years) Application attached to pool posting No essay requirement in the application phase

Screen Shot of Admin App

Application Tips Make sure your phone number and email are correct We suggest you use your cell number as your primary contact Label your attachments, so people know what they are: Resume, Evaluation 15-16, etc. Remove all old and unnecessary attachments Employment History is up to date and reflects your current and most previous supervisors (this is where we look to confirm confidential references) Double check and triple check you are on the right application!! Make sure you have attached to the pool posting

HOW REQUIRED CONFIDENTIAL REFERENCES ARE DETERMINED

Applying Attach application to Principal, Assistant Principal or Dean pool posting You are applying for consideration for a hiring pool Apply to the level you feel you are most prepared for! Make sure you meet the minimum qualifications Any questions or need reassurance, email Liz Sellers esellers@washoeschools.net

Principal Writing Sample Prior to Level One Interview You will be given a prompt with your interview invitation Will be done on your own Will be due 2 business days prior to interview Completed as part of the interview process

Assistant Principal Writing Exercise Considered part of the Level One screening You will have 90 minutes to complete and this will take place at the Matley computer labs Screened by a standing committee and scored anonymously by multiple readers for each candidate When needed to verify a score, an additional reader will also score Candidates selected for interview based on submissions

Principal Interview Rounds Three rounds scheduled for Principal candidates only (two rounds all other levels) Application deadlines: 9/17/18, 11/02/18, and 1/25/19 Complete application must be received by 5:00 PM Pacific Time Interview and Results: September, November, and February

AP and Dean Interview Rounds Two rounds scheduled for Assistant Principal and Dean candidates Application deadlines: 10/22/18 and 1/16/19 Complete application must be received by 5:00 PM Pacific Time Interview and Results: October, November, January and February

Level One Interview Process Principal and Dean candidates who pass the paper screen will be invited to interview Assistant Principal candidates who pass the paper screen and writing exercise will be invited to interview Interview is for the pool The interview is part of the screening process, just like application and Assistant Principal writing exercise Short notice of date and time Skype available

Principal and AP Level One Committee Assistant Principal 3-4 Area Superintendents 1 Area Superintendent 1 Student Services Executive Director 1 Human Resources Facilitator 1 Elementary School Principal 1 Middle School Principal 1 High School Principal

Dean Level One Committee 3 Administrators – Principal, Assistant Principal, District Administrator or Designee 1 Human Resources Facilitator

I’m in the Pool - What Now? 4 years of eligibility – starts with 2018-19 school year Committee determines if you are eligible for elementary, secondary or both – exception Deans (as of 2018-19) Not a guarantee of an interview or a position – allows for schools to find the right fit Need to apply to site specific positions that you are interested in and eligible for (typically March – June) HR reviews applicants to ensure they are eligible (in the pool, elementary or secondary) First 2 rounds of each level are opened internally first (ex: current AP can apply for other open AP positions) Once it is opened externally (3-5 days) pool candidates can then apply

Level Two Interview Process Site specific – must apply Short notice – sometimes less than 24 hours Generally at district office but not always Possible to have multiple interviews in one day Interview in rounds, starting with Principals Committee should reflect diversity of student population Coordinated by HR

Principal and AP Example Level Two Committee Assistant Principal Area Superintendent 1 Current Principal 1 Additional Principal or District Admin 1 Teacher 1 Teachers 1 Parent 1 Parents 1 Education Support Personnel 1 Community/Business Member Student(s) when appropriate

Dean Level Two Committee Principal 1 Teacher 1 Parent 1 Education Support Personnel Usually conducted at school site

Interview Decisions Level One: Committee determines if the candidate moves forward for elementary, secondary, or both Level Two: Committee and Area Superintendent make recommendations based upon the staff, parent, and student input Final Decision: Made by the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent. Principal finalists interview with Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent.

Feedback and Communication Most communication is done via email Feedback None on the application Level One Interviews Verbal and written from HR Level Two Interviews Area Superintendent or Site Principal Appeals Protocol/Procedure vs. I had a bad interview Don’t interview if you have experienced a tragedy

Other Critical Information Can only be screened once per hiring season per level Level Two Interviews You will be screened out if you apply to a position you are not eligible for

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