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Intersecting identities shape people’s lives. Read in depth how if we want to negate the school to prison pipeline, we must navigate complexities and nuances and take a hard look at
the special education to prison pipeline.
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OpEd/Conversation Starter
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Youth who had been formerly incarcerated share their experiences and why participatory reform is possible. We loved reading about youth elevating their voices and empowering others to do the same.
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What WorkMonger is reading right now.
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COVID-19 exacerbated existing inequities. While we know the long-term impact exists, the outcomes do not need to be detrimental. It’s time we create education reform that is specifically aimed at eliminating the school to prison pipeline so students can be in the classroom.
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Career Corner: Ask a Recruiter
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How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” in a Job Interview
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Ever wondered how to answer the “So tell me a little bit about yourself” question that usually kicks off a job interview? It’s helpful to first understand the purpose of that question. The interviewer is likely doing the following:
- Breaking the ice. Interviews can be awkward, and talking about your greatest area of expertise (YOU!) is an easy way to warm up.
- Buying some time to quickly review your resume while you talk
- Ensuring alignment between your motivations, professional experience, and areas of interest and the role/organization.
Your ideal answer is short, and you’ll want to focus on your professional bio versus emphasizing too much about your personal bio and hobbies (i.e. your marital status, how many siblings you have, etc.). This can minimize hiring bias and help you stay focused in your answer. Though you’ll want to stick to professional facts (i.e. your professional experience), in mission-driven work it is important to share your WHY (i.e. the role education played in your life, and how it has inspired you to do this work today). Here’s a framework that can help:
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- Your professional expertise and how your work has evolved over the years: “I’m an instructional leader who started her career as a teacher, taking on increasing leadership roles over the years prior to becoming a curriculum director”
- The work that brings you joy: “I’m at my best when I’m in school buildings, working with teachers and other instructional leaders to revamp lessons, identify strengths and gaps, and utilizing data to make strategic decisions”)
- Your WHY: “I moved around a lot growing up, but school was my constant. Even in new cities, I felt at home in the classroom. I started my career in corporate America, but never felt fulfilled. I volunteered through a program called Junior Achievement and realized I was in the wrong field. When I transitioned to Education, I felt at home again. I want to create that kind of enriching, safe space for all kids and adults who work in school buildings.”
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- Connect back to the role: “As I reflect on how I want to spend my time moving forward, it’s making an even bigger impact. Instead of just working with one school, I’d like to work across an entire district to affect change. I love the way your district approaches Academics, ensuring that district leaders still spend time on the ground and working directly with teachers. I see so much alignment between your mission and my own commitment to creating enriching and inclusive spaces for all learners.”
Need support navigating your career and job search? Our team can help. Check out WorkMonger’s Career Coaching services to learn more.
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WorkMonger’s mission is to bring lasting systemic change to the education sector by revolutionizing how education organizations and professionals connect for meaningful, non-teacher positions. Apply today for these remote roles at WorkMonger!
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Rocketship Public Schools believes that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. They are looking for an experienced operational leader to be their Business Operations Manager. The BOM is responsible for all aspects of student meals,recess, arrival, dismissal, physical space, and safety at their campus. This person also helps ensure the school has a consistent culture across spaces. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of relevant experience in operations and instruction, with school-based experience strongly preferred. Managerial experience is also strongly preferred.
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TEACH, a national nonprofit, partners with state education agencies, school districts, educator preparation programs, and other like-minded organizations to increase the quantity, quality, and diversity of the next generation of teachers. TEACH is seeking a full-time Program Manager to provide partnership and project management, plus programmatic support, for the organization’s expanding portfolio of regional initiatives and related programming. This person will lead the TEACH for Houston and TeachDFW initiatives, working closely with funders, local supporting partners, and the internal TEACH team to meet the goals and targets of each initiative.
The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience in program and partnership management. This person is a detail-oriented, creative problem solver committed to advancing educational equity and making an impact on the educator workforce.
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Empower Schools works with local communities across the country to help design, launch, and support empowered district school partnerships and Zones. They are looking for an experienced project manager to be their new Louisiana Manager. The Manager will support an array of important initiatives and relationships, playing a key role in enabling schools in the state to make the best decisions for students in communities across Louisiana. This person will support execution and project management of district partnerships as well as support partnership development and execution of state and district partnerships.
The ideal candidate has 3+ years of relevant experience with educational expertise required, consulting and strategic planning work preferred. This person also possesses a strong, demonstrated commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity & inclusion and a track record of taking initiative to successfully manage complex projects and initiatives involving multiple components.
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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!
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