Education Week - March 16, 2016 - 23

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PHOENIX UNION
HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

CAREER CORNER BLOG

Arizona's largest high school district, serving 27,000
students in 17 schools, seeks three administrators.
PRINCIPAL,

BIOSCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL - Lead a
highly-performing small specialty school focused on science and math in
the heart of the city's biotech sector. Prepare students along career
pathways in an innovative setting, supported by industry partnerships.
DIRECTOR, EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT SERVICES - Lead all

campus and alternative school programs for exceptional (special
education) students.

PRINCIPAL, COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL - This instructional

Raise Your Hand Texas®
Founded in 2006, Raise Your Hand Texas advances public
education through innovative leadership and advocacy
for Texas's 5.2 million students. Raise Your Hand® invests in
research, programs, and advocacy in pursuit of a high-quality
education for all Texas students.

leader is directly responsible for the academic achievement of students, and
creating a positive climate for the growth of students and staff.

For more information, visit www.raiseyourhandtexas.org.

Interested candidates may apply online at www.PhoenixUnion.org/jobs
Phoenix Union High School District
4502 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85012 * (602) 764-1507 * EOE

Position:
The leader of Raise Your Hand will have overall operational and
strategic responsibility for staff, programs, research, advocacy,
and execution of its mission.

Responsibilities:
* Coach, develop, and lead Raise Your Hand's leadership team.
* Actively engage Raise Your Hand policy committee,
advisors, alumni (principals who have received professional
development at Harvard and Rice through Raise Your Hand),
educational leaders, and partner organizations.

NEWBURGH ENLARGED CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

2016-2017 ADMINISTRATIVE VACANCIES

All 12 month positions - effective July 1, 2016. All must have New
York State School District Administrator certification/School District
Leader certification. MA/MS required. Unless otherwise noted.
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
* Five to seven years' experience in an urban school district at
Central Office level, preferably in Human Resources and building
level experience.
Assistant Superintendent for Finance
* Demonstrated success in managing a large budget.
* Experienced financial leader with three to five or more years'
experience working in an urban school district.
* Experience with school aid formulas and reports
Executive Director for Information & Technology
* Educational Technology certification preferred
* Three - five years urban school district administrative experience
Elementary Principal
* School Administrator & Supervisor/ School Building Leader
Certification Required. Certified Danielson Framework for
Teaching 2011 Evaluator.
* Minimum 5-7 years successful teaching experience.
* Minimum 3-5 years experience as a Building Level Administrator.
Director of School District Data
* Three to five years of experience in an urban school district with
the oversight of school district data systems.
* Full understanding of the Student Information Repository System
and New York State Business Portal/Data warehouse.
* Knowledge and experience with multiple testing methodologies.
Interested candidates must apply on-line via OLAS at
www.olasjobs.org by March 31, 2016. Please attach a current
resume. District is located in New York State. Additional details
available at www.newburghschools.org.

* Develop systems and evaluation metrics to measure
program success.
* Effectively communicate with legislators, community leaders,
professional educators, and other constituents.
* Manage our communications team to include website, video,
and print publications to promulgate the organization's
positions and activities.
* Design a strategic plan to build partnerships with the goal
of strengthening the statewide commitment to high quality
public education.
* Develop a financial plan and manage our $10 million budget.

Qualifications:
* Preferably an advanced degree, ideally an MBA, or other
related masters, Ph.D. or Ed.D., with at least 5 years of
senior management experience; track record of effectively
leading a regional or statewide organization to exceptional
recognized achievement.
* Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse
groups of people.
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in education
and/or public policy.
* Broad contacts across Texas.
* Excellence in organizational and leadership management.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills including
public speaking.
* Thought leader in a changing and complex education
environment.
* Someone who has the ability and passion to influence
the public, legislators, community leaders, parents,
school boards, and educators to make a difference for all
Texas students.
Interested candidates must include
a letter of interest along with a resumé.

Contact Information:
E-mail: leadersearch@ryht.org
Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled - Apply Immediately

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The Art of Saying "No"
while still being Successful
My blogs this month have featured future
educators who have gone above and beyond
the call of duty during their student teaching.
I have no doubt that these students will go on
and make a lasting impression in their future
school districts, nonprofits, or other avenues
they pursue. However, I wanted to take this
time to address a critical issue for all educators,
even those who have been in the field for quite
some time. In our society, it seems that the word
"no," has taken on a negative connotation in the
workplace. We have become a society that has
been trained to say "yes" even if we don't really
understand what we are saying "yes" to.
In education, this "yes" mentality is very prevalent. New teachers are eager to showcase their
abilities to their schools, while veteran teachers
are always looking to enhance their students'
overall experience. This "yes" mentality comes
from a good place - committed professionals
willing to step up and take on additional responsibilities at the drop of a hat. However, especially with teachers and educators, we are all
taking on a "more with less" scenario with budgets being slashed, and sometimes we need to
know when to say "no."
For instance, I know a lot of teachers who have
taken on more responsibilities in their districts,
while being asked to chair more committees,
organize field trips, or serve as coaches for multiple sports teams. While they have stepped up
and taken on these roles, it seems that more often than not, they find themselves overworked
and losing the passion they once had for their
main role - that of educator.
When you are beyond multi-tasking while not really having the time to manage all these tasks,
it can become overwhelming and start to negatively affect not only your professional life, but
your personal life as well. Thus, I wanted to
suggest three questions to keep in mind when
being asked to take on these additional roles:
* Do I really have time for these extra-curricular
roles? If you know that right now you might not
have the time due to night school or a personal
matter, be up front and honest with yourself
and your supervisor. We all go through periods
in our lives that are more packed than others,
and you certainly don't want to commit and
then overextend yourself.
* If I don't have time right now, when would be
a better time for me and how can I still stay
involved with the project if I am interested?
There is no shame in not being able to commit right now, but offering other services related to the project - such as, if you can take
on a smaller role - can still serve the greater
good.
* If I am interested in being an integral part
of the project, can I possibly collaborate
with other colleagues and make it more of
a group project? This still shows your investment in the project...
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