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LGBTQ+ Employees Are Less Satisfied At Work: 7 Ways To Be More Inclusive

While the pandemic has helped increase awareness of diversity, equality and inclusion, challenges persist for LGBTQ+ employees. How can companies create a positive and safe working environment for all employees, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity and expression?

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With Policing in The Spotlight, Districts Search for Alternatives to SROs

More and more conversations are happening about School Resource Officers on campus. This article shares new data, reflections, and models on the role across the country.

Career Corner: Ask a Recruiter

I got a great question from a job seeker recently who wanted to know how many minutes a typical networking or informational meeting should be. Should they request 15 minutes or an hour? How can you get the information you need while also being respectful of someone else’s time?

First, be clear on what you hope to learn in a networking meeting. Are you asking a couple of questions about a company, or are you hoping to dig into someone’s career trajectory? Can your questions be answered through some easy online research, or are you hoping to build a relationship with someone over time? Knowing your goals will give you a sense of how long you need.

Typical networking meetings will last between 15 minutes and an hour. It can be helpful when requesting a meeting to share what you hope to learn in a conversation and then give the recipient a range of time for the call. Here’s an example:

“ Dear Ms. Chang,

My name is Ana, and I’m currently an Instructional Coach at ABC School District, where I’ve worked for the last 4 years. I’m relocating to Omaha this summer and was excited to learn about the work happening at DEF School District! I noticed on your LinkedIn profile that you’re a Principal within the district and have been there for 5 years. I would love to learn more about your experience as a leader there and your own decision to grow from teaching into school leadership within the district.

I imagine you have a lot on your plate as the school year winds down, but would you be open to a short phone call to help me learn more about DEF District and your own trajectory there? I was thinking around 30 minutes, but I want to honor your time. I’m flexible over the next two weeks - is there a time that works well for you?

Thanks so much for considering this request, and no pressure if this isn’t a good time to connect. I wish you the best of luck as you close out the school year!”

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A leading catalyst for progress, Educate Texas, a public-private initiative of Communities Foundation of Texas, is an innovative alliance of groups that share a common goal: Strengthen the public and higher education system so that every Texas student is prepared for educational and workforce success.

Their vision is for all Rio Grande Valley (RGV) learners to achieve a degree or credential that leads to a meaningful career. Educate Texas will achieve this by strengthening each step of the educational pathway, better connecting our education system, and aligning community resources to provide the support learners need to succeed throughout high school and postsecondary in order to pursue a meaningful career in the RGV and beyond.

Educate Texas - Deputy Director, RGV Focus

Educate Texas is looking for an experienced instructional leader to be their Deputy Director, Rio Grande Valley Focus. The Deputy Director will convene and grow coalitions of stakeholders to create data-informed, equitable strategies for social change with an emphasis on PK12 and Career and Technical Education (CTE). The ideal candidate is fluent in Spanish, has 5+ years of experience with collaborative cross-sector partnerships, and experience in building education and career partnerships. This person will need to be in Rio Grande Valley. Any relocation costs will be covered by the employer.

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Educate Texas - Deputy Director, Strategy, RGV Focus

Educate Texas looking for an experienced program manager to be their Deputy Director, Strategy, Rio Grande Valley Focus. The Deputy Director – Strategy will support the leadership and training of the RGV FOCUS team and partners on strategy development and execution. Their primary responsibilities include acting as a strategic partner on the leadership team, coach and develop the team to convene and grow coalitions of stakeholders to create data-informed, equitable strategies for social change. The ideal candidate is fluent in Spanish, has 12+ years of relevant experience in executing Collective Impact or other similar collaborative cross-sector partnerships.

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Ewing Marion Kauffman School - Instructional Leader Fellow

Kauffman is looking for instructional leaders to join their team as an Instructional Leader Fellow. Reporting to the Principal, the Instructional Leader Fellow will begin his/her Fellowship working closely with the Instructional Leadership Team to rapidly learn how to best coach and support educators in leading strong instruction, how to guide teachers in making data-driven decisions for their classrooms, and how to further develop systems and protocols to ensure that academic achievement and school culture consistently reflects the Kauffman School’s values and goals. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of relevant experience in teaching, instructional coaching, and curriculum development.

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Rocketship Public Schools - Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Rocketship Public Schools believes that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. They are looking for a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), who will collaborate with a variety of school-based staff to design high-quality resources and programming for students with significant behavioral needs and to provide ongoing support related to the implementation of these resources. The ideal candidate has advanced training in applied behavioral analysis and support (BCBA certification strongly preferred). This person also possesses 3+ years of experience working in an educational or therapeutic setting.

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SPOTLIGHT JOBS

TrulyHired is a quick, easy, and tailored job board that specializes in providing JobSeekers with non-teaching roles at impact-driven education organizations. Here are a few of the amazing roles we have available. Check them out and apply if you're interested!

Rocketship Public Schools - Manager of Student Services - Antioch

South Peninsula Hebrew Day School - K-8 Principal

KIPP Texas - Special Populations Academics Coordinator

KIPP Texas - Executive Assistant

Green Dot Public Schools - School Psychologist

IDEA Public Schools - Business Clerk - IDEA Elsa

Empower Schools - Growth Manager

Phalen Leadership Academies - Development Manager- Government Portfolio

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