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Administrative Hiring Resources

JCPS Principal Hiring Process
Hiring Process for Other Admin Positions
JCPS Equity Dispositions
Equity Screener Information
JCPS 6 Systems Information
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Administrative Hiring Goals

Jefferson County Public Schools uses hiring and placement practices that help ensures that we are hiring high-quality equity-centered leaders in our schools and district offices. Our goal is to...

  • Make hiring, placement, and leader succession planning more systematic and informed by data.

  • Continually update policies and procedures for leadership positions.

  • Ensure that hiring practices are equitable and that are hiring is aligned with our student demography.

  • Ensure that leaders hired can demonstrate skills aligned to JCPS 3 Pillars, JCPS 6 Systems, and the JCPS Equity Dispositions

  • Ensure that leaders hired can demonstrate skills aligned to adopted leader standards

Administrative Hiring Support

—Administrative Application Processing
—Applitrack Support for Administrative Position Applications
—Pillars Artifact Feedback

Mr. Dylan Owens
Human Resources Specialist

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Equity Screener

JCPS recognizes the critical role of equity-minded leaders at all levels. To support this, we've implemented an equity screener for principal position applicants and other leadership position applicants (Grade 9 or higher) within the district. This screener, which is based on our JCPS Equity Dispositions, helps us:

  • Identify and develop equity-centered leaders: By assessing applicants' strengths and areas for growth in equity-centered leadership.

  • Define and operationalize our equity expectations: The screener clearly outlines the desired equity-related dispositions for all JCPS leaders.

  • Advance the Racial Equity Pillar: The screener directly supports the district's commitment to racial equity through the identification and development of leaders who embody and promote equitable practices.

“Equity can never become a reality in education if it’s viewed as charity instead of professional obligation.”  —Dr. Anthony Muhammad (educator and author)

Are you interested in becoming an equity-centered leader in JCPS?

Take the next step in your leadership development with the JCPS Equity Disposition Self-Assessment. This valuable tool will provide insights into your strengths and areas for growth as an equity-centered leader.

JCPS Equity Dispositions Self-Assessment

Equity Screener Support

The Equity Screener serves as a valuable tool for both applicants and the organization. It encourages self-reflection on equity practices and identifies areas for professional growth. Furthermore, the data gathered through the screener enhances our understanding of equity-related needs and informs our ongoing efforts to improve hiring and equity practices. We offer the following support for the JCPS Equity Screener.

—Equity & Access Support for Administrative Hiring Processes
—Equity Screener Scoring
—Equity Screener Feedback
—Principal Interview Feedback

We recognize the value of feedback for all applicants. Therefore, we provide constructive feedback to applicants who are not selected for the position. In addition to feedback, we provide suggested next steps that will aid them in their aspirations of becoming a leader in Jefferson County Public Schools.  All feedback is provided in a confidential and supportive environment. To ensure that we provide feedback to applicants, we have created a protocol that we follow after a position closes.

Equity Screener Feedback Protocol

Mr. Dwan Williams
Diversity Hiring Specialist

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