LEAD | Dallas ISD
Leader Excellence, Advancement & Development
Principal Candidate Pool,
Having completed our leadership seminars and on-site observations phase, you all were designated as our Principal Candidate Pool. As such, with the next phase of our process, you may be called to interview for school-specific principal vacancies.
The graphics below illustrate the overall process and the next steps executive directors will take to identify best-fit candidates to fill principal vacancies. As discussed during our last seminar and outlined on the second graphic below, all of the data from the entire process has been compiled for executive directors to utilize in their selection of potential candidates.
Additionally, at the last leadership seminar, it was asked how will you know where the vacancies are in the district. I've included a link that has been added to the job posting. This is a list that is maintained by HCM and updated as vacancies arise. We also have updated the FAQ with recent inquiries.
Finally, a belated CONGRATULATIONS to Phillip Potter and Johanna Bahena who participated in the new hiring process this year and were selected as new principals this semester. Best of luck Phillip and Johanna as you close out your first semester as a principal!
Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
Sincerely,
Menay Harris
New Principals Selected with our New Hiring Process
Phillip Potter
Johanna Bahena
UPDATED Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are individuals that participated in the LEAD sessions guaranteed a principal position?
No, there is no guarantee of any principal position. Individuals that were selected to participate in the leadership seminars and on-site observations are in the approved principal candidate pool.
2. What does it mean to be in the principal candidate pool?
Individuals in this pool are eligible for consideration to fill principal vacancies. These are individuals in which the executive directors will utilize as potential interviewees.
3. If I am selected for the Principal Candidate Pool, am I guaranteed a principal position?
No, entry into the Principal Candidate Pool provides no guarantee you will be selected as a principal. Individuals in this pool will be the group of individuals that may be considered by executive directors as potential interviewees for vacancies.
4. Will all principal candidate pool candidates be invited to interview for principal positions?
No, executive directors will review all data compiled throughout each phase of the hiring process to determine best-fit, potential candidates to interview for each principal vacancy.
5. What if I am not selected for a principal position this year?
Individuals that are selected for the Principal Candidate Pool and not selected for a principal position will be automatically entered into the Principal Candidate Pool for the upcoming year.
6. How can I obtain feedback on my performance?
The person most knowledgeable about your performance is your executive director. Having conducted the hiring activities, they could give the most accurate, fair assessment of strengths/areas of growth for personnel within their cluster. Additionally, candidates are encouraged to follow up from any interview rounds led by executive directors to gain feedback.
Questions about the Hiring Process, Please contact:
LEAD
Email: LEAD@dallasisd.org
Location: 9400 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX, USA
Phone: 972-925-4627
Twitter: @LEAD_DallasISD