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

2. 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

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

4. 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 pools

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Screen Shot of Admin App

9. 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

10. HOW REQUIRED CONFIDENTIAL REFERENCES ARE DETERMINED

11. 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, Liz Sellers

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

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

19. I’m in the Pool - What Now?
4 years of eligibility – starts with school year
Committee determines if you are eligible for elementary, secondary or both – exception Deans (as of )
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

20. 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

21. 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

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

23. 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.

24. Feedback and Communication
Most communication is done via
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

25. 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

26. Questions?