Director of Recruitment Persistence - Apply by 120
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Reporting to the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition the Director of Recruitment & Persistence Director R&P ensures that KPPS schools are fully staffed with talented committed diverse educators who will value affirm and challenge our students every day. The Director R&P serves two main functions:
Employs innovative recruitment strategies for the region: Collaborating with the Senior Director the DOR&P drives efficient recruitment and thorough selection and hiring for a portfolio of our schools ensuring that all candidates have a positive professional experience. The DOR&P serves as a partner to each schools principal to deeply understand school profiles and needs to share updates on hiring progress and strategy for open positions and to devise strategies to secure & retain high quality candidates. As part of the KPPS People Team the DOR works closely with colleagues to analyze and respond to recruitment and hiring data develop innovative outreach strategies train and support principals in talent management and understand the larger talent landscape at KPPS.
Implements data driven teacher persistence mechanisms: The bottom line is when teachers persist through the school year and beyond its best for student outcomes fosters effective teaching and pushes us closer to our goal of educational equity. The Director R&P will manage a cohort of primarily new to KIPP teachers and support their persistence with KPPS from the moment they sign their offer by analyzing data having 1:1 meetings and crafting differentiated approaches to ensure our teachers are not just recruited but also retained.
Key Responsibilities:
Recruitment Strategy & Principal Partnership
- Work with closely with the larger People Operations team to analyze recruitment hiring and retention data and develop effective strategies and interventions
- Partner with Principals to deeply understand current and projected school staffing needs the details and nuances of the positions themselves and the ideal candidate profile
- Source new talent for current and future open positions (by following up on referrals coldsourcing on venues like LinkedIn attending career/job fairs etc.) cultivating relationships with compelling candidates over time
- Develop relationships with candidates working to understand their motivations barriers and needs
- Host candidates during interviews and support the selection process ensuring that all candidates have a warm positive rigorous experience and that principals operate with fidelity to a rigorous standardized interview process
- Ensure that recruitment and hiring data is accurately maintained and up to date in our central systems so that data can effectively inform the collective work of the team
- Provide feedback and input on talent initiatives systems principal training topics and materials etc.
- Participate in local and national recruitment/talent focused collaboratives developing relationships with likeminded individuals doing similar work and learning new approaches
Teacher Persistence & Cohort Management
- Manage a cohort of KPPS teachers primarily new to KPPS teachers to support their persistence with KPPS from the moment they begin.
- Regularly conduct school visits to embed yourself in school communities checkin with your cohort of KPPS teachers and build authentic relationships with current staff
- Hold routine checkins with school leaders to gather feedback on current performance of the teachers in your cohort and make recommendations for retention.
- Lead regular checkins with cohorts to assess staff satisfaction making recommendations to the Principal and Assistant Principals to make staff engagement improvements.
- Assess historical retention data create and disseminate employee satisfaction surveys and analyze the data to create strategies for improvement.
- Conduct employee engagement initiatives such as running employee resource/affinity groups to promote educator voice creating off campus employee experiences and facilitating roundtable discussions.
- Research and identify opportunities of professional development for your cohort
Routine Recruitment Logistics & Operations
- Plan facilitate and coordinate interviews ensuring both principals and candidates are prepared and clear on logistics
- Post and screen applications for open positions using our applicant tracking system
- Develop high quality job descriptions that meet branding and legal standards
- Complete reference checks draft and send offer letters for new hires
- Support preparation for and attend recruitment outreach events
- Operate with flexibility especially during hiring season pitching in to support our teams greatest needs
- Other duties related to recruitment selection onboarding and training as assigned by the Senior Director of Talent
Qualifications :
- Experience working in schools/districts that serve diverse underresourced communities
- Prior teaching experience is highly preferred.
- 3 years experience leading employee engagement & recruitment initiatives
- Experience in a highperforming school or district leadership position preferred
- Unwavering belief in the potential of all students and the critical role that teachers and leaders play in driving positive affirming school experiences and strong outcomes
- Possesses a clear vision of strong instruction and has the ability to recognize teacher talent
- Very strong interpersonal skills builds strong relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders with emphasis on unwavering customer service
- Strong data analysis skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication clear likable and inspiring
- Organized manages multiple work streams and can prioritize effectively
- Thorough and detailoriented executes high quality work and keeps information uptodate
- Achievement orientation persistent focus on results
- Flexible and adaptable can manage change and work comfortably with ambiguity
- Team player works well in a collaborative environment
- Grit strong work ethic with a relentless drive
- Humility and Openness to Feedback constantly strives to learn and grow
- Bachelors degree is required
- Able to attend occasional evening or Saturday events/engagements
- Additionally the ideal candidate has a knack for connecting with people quickly and the personal skills to effectively manage their time and communication with a diverse set of stakeholders.
Additional Information :
Compensation
- Salary is commensurate with experience. Ranging from $85000 $95000.
- Comprehensive benefits package included including 100% employerpaid health benefits for employees and their families a 403b matching program and access to free financial advising services
To Apply
- KIPP Philadelphia Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability marital status or sexual orientation in accordance with federal and state law.
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Employment Type
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