Coordinator of Educator Pathways and Recruitment

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Primary Purpose:

Coordinate and support implementation of the district’s Grow Your Own educator pipeline, including Teach Denton programming, university partnerships, clinical teaching, student observations, and targeted recruitment initiatives. Serve as a key partner to Human Resources in developing and sustaining a high-quality educator workforce by aligning pipeline development and recruitment efforts to district staffing priorities, including high-need certification areas.

Qualifications:

Education and Certification

• Master’s degree in education, school leadership, human resources, or related field
• Valid Texas educator certification; administrator certification (preferred)

Experience

• Five (5) years of successful teaching experience
• Three (3) years of successful campus-level administration (preferred)
• Experience in educator recruitment, program coordination, and partnership development (preferred)

Knowledge and Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of educator pipelines, clinical teaching models, and workforce development practices
• Proficient recruitment, public relations, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to inform recruitment strategies and workforce planning
• Proficient project management, organizational, and systems design skills
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation
• Demonstrates professionalism, ethical conduct, and alignment with district mission and goals

Key Responsibilities:

Educator Pipeline Development & Teach Denton Program

• Coordinate the design, implementation, expansion, and continuous improvement of the Teach Denton Grow Your Own educator pipeline from elementary through postsecondary completion and employment.
• Support the development and implementation of a comprehensive pipeline strategy that increases student awareness, participation, persistence, certification attainment, and hiring into the district.
• Coordinate and support campus-based Teach Denton Ambassadors, ensuring consistency of program implementation across all participating campuses.
• Design and deliver professional learning, training, and support for program participants, mentors, and campus staff engaged in pipeline initiatives.
• Engage directly with students through campus visits, clubs, academies, and internship experiences to build interest in the teaching profession and strengthen long-term pipeline continuity.
• Promote Teach Denton through presentations, events, and partnerships at the local, regional, and state levels to expand program visibility and participation.

University Partnerships & Field Experiences

• Serve as the district point of contact for educator field experiences, including clinical teachers and student observers, ensuring alignment with district expectations and campus needs.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with colleges and universities to align placement capacity, certification pathways, and district hiring priorities.
• Coordinate all aspects of placement processes, including campus assignments, onboarding requirements, background checks, and communication between campuses and higher education partners.
• Establish clear systems, processes, and timelines to ensure efficient placement, monitoring, and support of all candidates participating in field experiences.
• Develop and maintain tracking systems to monitor candidates from initial placement through program completion and potential employment with the district.
• Provide guidance, training, and ongoing support to campus administrators and cooperating teachers to ensure high-quality mentoring and successful field experiences.
• Collaborate with Human Resources leadership to align field experiences with residency programs and long-term workforce pipeline strategies.

Recruitment & Workforce Pipeline Alignment

• Develop and implement targeted recruitment strategies aligned to district staffing needs, with emphasis on high-need certification areas.
• Recruit prospective educators through university job fairs, district-hosted events, and targeted outreach efforts to pipeline participants, alumni, and district graduates.
• Represent the district at regional and statewide recruitment initiatives to strengthen candidate pipelines and enhance district visibility.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead districtwide job fairs and recruitment events, ensuring alignment with hiring timelines and staffing priorities.
• Collaborate with Human Resources leadership to align recruitment efforts with projected staffing demands and workforce planning strategies.
• Support onboarding and transition of pipeline participants, clinical teachers, and new hires into district employment to improve hiring outcomes and retention.

Stakeholder Engagement & Community Partnerships

• Serve as a liaison to students, families, community partners, and external organizations supporting educator pipeline initiatives.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations, nonprofit partners, and local stakeholders to expand pipeline opportunities and support program sustainability.
• Communicate program opportunities, expectations, outcomes, and impact to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate across departments, including Human Resources and curriculum teams, to support district initiatives related to staffing, retention, and workforce development.

Program Management, Data Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Develop, implement, and maintain systems to track pipeline participants from initial engagement through certification and employment.
• Monitor and analyze recruitment and pipeline data to evaluate program effectiveness, identify trends, and inform strategic decision-making.
• Use data to improve pipeline-to-hire conversion rates and strengthen alignment between pipeline development and staffing outcomes.
• Support grant implementation, compliance, and reporting related to educator pipeline initiatives.
• Participate in district, regional, and state committees related to educator preparation and workforce development.
• Engage in continuous improvement, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen overall program effectiveness.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all district policies, procedures, and expectations as outlined in the employee handbook and administrative regulations.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Attend school board meetings, community events, and district activities as required.
• Engage in strategic planning, leadership collaboration, and continuous professional growth aligned with the goals of the department and district.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the department and district.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None