#K12Talent chat is for K-12 HR professionals or any school leader interested in learning more about human capital leadership. Topics include: rewards/recognition, recruiting, hiring, interviewing, difficult employees.
February is #Diversity and Cultural Organization month for @_AASPA_. Welcome to #K12Talent#edchat! This chat does not serve as legal advice. If you have legal questions, call your district legal counsel for advice.
A2 The lack of #diversity at Schools of Ed in Illinois exacerbates the challenge of staffing @GlenbardDist87 with a staff reflective of the student population. And it is getting worse when looking for Black candidates. #K12Talent@_AASPA_@_IASPA_@usedgov
Proud and super excited to partner on this work. All kids deserve classroom-ready teachers on Day One. Let's do this @MissDeptEd!
#k12talent#dowhatworks
A3: Continue to work to create an inclusive culture to ensure we meet the needs of our students. It's a competitive market so marketing is a must. #k12talent
A3 Make hiring a diverse staff a priority, celebrate differences, think outside the box, acknowledge systemic bias, and listen to current employees and students of color. Set Goals, track them, and report progress publicly #K12Talent@_AASPA_@_IASPA_@IllinoisASA@NWPA_Illinois
A3 ... And when you cannot hire diverse staff, you must hire staff who have the mindset to work with diverse students. #K12Talent@_AASPA_@_IASPA_#ILHRLeaders
A3. I believe that we must ensure a culture and environment that values, respects, empowers, and involves all staff with their unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and cultures. #k12talent
A3 ... And when you cannot hire diverse staff, you must hire staff who have the mindset to work with diverse students. #K12Talent@_AASPA_@_IASPA_#ILHRLeaders
A4. Train those involved in the recruiting and hiring process to understand their biases (we all have them!). Develop consistent processes and systems to remove the opportunity for bias to improperly influence decisions. #k12talent
A4 The bias of "Team Fit" is an area that we talk about. This can lead to departments becoming less diverse and more entrenched. We also ask that interview teams include a cross-section of diverse staff. #K12Talent@_IASPA_@_AASPA_
A4. Train those involved in the recruiting and hiring process to understand their biases (we all have them!). Develop consistent processes and systems to remove the opportunity for bias to improperly influence decisions. #k12talent
A7: That is a great question that I've never thought about. @ISBEnews has put so many restrictions on certifications that it is hard for anyone trying to get into the field of education. #k12talent
A7. I have learned from great conference sessions & webinars through AASPA. AASPA has also helped me develop allies through networking and partnering with school HR professionals that experience the same challenges. #k12talent
A8: Communities need to embrace diversity instead of resist. Reach out to our neighbors and learn from and with them. Embrace our differences. With this, diversity will thrive in our community and schools. #k12talent
