{"id":4423,"date":"2022-11-28T11:33:25","date_gmt":"2022-11-28T17:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teach901.com\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=4423"},"modified":"2023-02-27T00:38:49","modified_gmt":"2023-02-27T06:38:49","slug":"leadership-preparatory-charter-school-48-talent-acquisition-specialist-independent-contractor","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/teach901.com\/?post_type=job_listing&p=4423","title":{"rendered":"Talent Acquisition Specialist (Independent Contractor)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Mission Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Leadership Preparatory Charter School is committed to providing K-8 students with the academic and character foundation necessary to excel in high school, graduate from college and lead in their communities. Closing the education achievement gap in urban and low-income communities requires dedicated educators. Our Talent Acquisitions Specialist will serve as a key driver in building a robust and diverse pipeline of teacher talent. The TA Specialist will:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Double the number of qualified applicants interested in working at LPCS,<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure LPCS is fully hired at the start of each school year, and<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Maintain a database of qualified applicants to staff open roles during the school year.<\/p>\n<p>This role provides the opportunity to influence the greatest determining factor of a child\u2019s educational success: teacher quality and commitment.<\/p>\n<p>Desired Outcomes<\/p>\n<p>Talent Recruitment<\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Develop and lead all aspects of new talent recruiting and sets goals and priorities for candidate sourcing while proactively seeking a diverse pool of candidates for full- and part-time positions<\/p>\n<p>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Collaborates with school- level\u00a0 leadership team to develop the appropriate job description and selection criteria aligned with the organization\u2019s core values<\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Create and monitor a talent strategy that is supportive of Leadership Prep\u2019s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion goals<\/p>\n<p>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Develop strategic partnerships with organizations and universities to grow broad and diverse pipelines of teacher candidates<\/p>\n<p>5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lead outreach efforts at local and identified universities<\/p>\n<p>6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Attend key recruitment events such as career fairs, conferences, panel discussions, and networking events<\/p>\n<p>7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Develop and execute events to host connector organizations and prospective candidates with Leadership Prep including school visits, open houses, and off-campus events<\/p>\n<p>8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Support the production of clear and compelling communications and marketing materials<\/p>\n<p>9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Support the creation of content and gather photos for social media presence.<\/p>\n<p>10.\u00a0 Perform screening interviews with potential applicants.<\/p>\n<p>11.\u00a0 Perform timely and personalized follow-up to prospective candidates including email communications as well as 1:1 meetings via phone.<\/p>\n<p>12.\u00a0 Source and cultivate teaching candidates using job boards, social media, referrals, LinkedIn, and other virtual options.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Decision Making Rights<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. \u00a0TA Specialist can independent select viable candidates for in person interview.<\/p>\n<p>2. TA Specialist can select independently select candidate sourcing websites<\/p>\n<p><strong>Behavioral Competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Goal Driven. Sets SMART goals and actively works to attain goals.<\/li>\n<li>Emotional self-awareness.\u00a0 Recognizes and understands others\u2019 emotions, strengths and challenges, values and motives, and how they impact other people<\/li>\n<li>Personal responsibility.\u00a0 Pursues goals despite obstacles and setbacks.\u00a0 Sees the positive more often than the negative in people and situations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cultural Competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Entrepreneurial. Unwavering belief in and commitment to reaching goals.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Mission driven and focused. Embodiment of Leadership Preparatory I LEAD character values\u2014 Integrity, Leadership, Enthusiasm, Achievement, and Determination<\/li>\n<li>Committed. Belief that closing the achievement gap in education requires great teachers implementing data driven instruction<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Positive. Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Collaborative. Desire to work as a member of a collaborative team<\/li>\n<li>Adaptable. Goal-driven, analytical problem solvers, and embody a can-do spirit and strong work ethic. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks<\/li>\n<li>Proactive. Willingness to have frequent and honest dialogue about job performance feedback<\/li>\n<li>Learner.\u00a0 Has a growth mindset and is committed to continuous lifelong learning<\/li>\n<li>Listening.\u00a0 Encourages others to speak first and seeks to understand their point of view<\/li>\n<li>Open to feedback.\u00a0 Solicits and reacts calmly to constructive feedback<\/li>\n<li>Planning\/Organization.\u00a0 Focuses on key priorities, organizes work efficiently, and takes action<\/li>\n<li>Attention to detail.\u00a0 Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project<\/li>\n<li>Visioning.\u00a0 Able to connect the dots and communicate the big picture in an inspiring way.<\/li>\n<li>Work Ethic. Works hard and does what it takes to get work done on time and on budget.<br \/>\nCommunication. Speaks and writes with clarity and focus<br \/>\nStrategic networking. Develops\u00a0 and utilizes a wide and diverse network<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Outreach and Candidate Cultivation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop strategic partnerships with organizations and universities to grow broad and diverse pipelines of teacher candidates<\/li>\n<li>Develop and execute events to host connector organizations and prospective candidates with Leadership Prep including school visits, open houses, and off-campus events<\/li>\n<li>Support the production of clear and compelling communications and marketing materials<\/li>\n<li>Support the creation of content and gather photos for Recruitment Team newsletters and social media presence<\/li>\n<li>Ensure timely and personalized follow-up to prospective candidates including email communications as well as 1:1 meetings via phone.<\/li>\n<li>Source and cultivate teaching candidates using job boards, social media, referrals, LinkedIn, and other virtual options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate Selection:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop a deep understanding of mission and organizational fit<\/li>\n<li>Schedule candidates at all stages of the recruitment process, including, but not limited to phone interviews, in-person interviews, group interviews, and school visits<\/li>\n<li>Act as a primary point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring process, ensuring all candidates have a positive experience<\/li>\n<li>Review applications, resumes, and other pertinent qualifying documents to determine applicant eligibility<\/li>\n<li>Schedule and conduct screening calls\/interviews with applicants using an established teacher selection model<\/li>\n<li>Conduct thorough and timely follow-up with contacts<\/li>\n<li>Maintain close communication with high-quality candidates as they move through all parts of the selection process<\/li>\n<li>Ensure a welcoming, comprehensive, and efficient application experience for candidates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Desired Qualifications\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree from an accredited four-year institution<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of the K-12 education environment and experience in an educational setting<\/li>\n<li>Previous experience teaching working in historically underserved K-12 schools and\/or high-performing public charter schools preferred<\/li>\n<li>1-2+ years\u2019 experience working in talent recruitment in the education sector strongly preferred<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills with the ability to identify, prioritize, organize tasks in order to efficiently and effectively accomplish assigned and self-generated tasks<\/li>\n<li>Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative<\/li>\n<li>Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one\u2019s work<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated success building, managing, and growing meaningful relationships with a diverse range of constituents in the greater Memphis community<\/li>\n<li>Effective communication skills with the ability to connect with people from a variety of different backgrounds<\/li>\n<li>A creative, resourceful, responsive style with the ability to work independently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to work remotely 95% of the time (with exception of school visits to learn more about our work)<\/li>\n<li>20-25 hours per week<\/li>\n<li>Access to strong internet and computer<\/li>\n<li>Competitive Compensation ( Independent Contractor )<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":942,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_company_name":"Leadership Preparatory Charter School","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.leadmemphis.org","_company_tagline":"Change the Narrative. 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