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Honoring & Supporting Diversity
Recruit, develop, support and retain the most effective, diverse staff.
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At Rochester City School District (RCSD), we recognize that the diverse backgrounds of our students, staff, and stakeholders enrich our schools and contribute to a vibrant learning environment. We are committed to embracing and celebrating diversity while actively working to eliminate practices that perpetuate disparities among our students. Our goal is to provide every student with the opportunity to thrive academically and socially.
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Equity is at the forefront of our actions and decision-making processes. RCSD leaders are dedicated to ensuring that equity guides their own actions as well as those of the individuals they supervise, with the aim of improving academic and social-emotional outcomes for all.
We aim to foster a barrier-free environment where all employees, regardless of their identities, have equitable opportunities to succeed. This involves allocating resources within budgetary constraints to support and empower staff members with the necessary tools and opportunities to thrive in their roles.
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DEI REFERENCE AND RESOURCES:
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Unconscious Bias Training
Unconscious bias training – identify and address bias, learn behaviors that foster a more inclusive team culture.
- Are You Aware of Your Biases?
- Test Yourself for Hidden Bias | Learning for Justice
- Critical Practices for Anti-bias Education | Learning for Justice
- Critical Practices for Anti-bias Education: Instruction | Learning for Justice
- Critical Practices for Anti-bias Education: Teacher Leadership | Learning for Justice
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Recruitment Strategies
Recruitment Strategies – Expand reaching efforts and networks
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Hiring Process
Have you ever found yourself overlooking potential candidates simply because you "didn’t think they would a good fit with others within the workplace?" If you answered yes, then you are guilty of interview bias. This can hurt your recruitment efforts in a major way.
- 8 Tips HR Professionals Can Use to Reduce Bias in the Hiring Process | Corporate Job Bank
- 10 Ways to Reduce Bias in the Hiring Process — Lynne Palmer Executive Recruitment (lpalmer.com))
- Decreasing the Bias in Your Hiring Decisions (hbr.org)
- 7 Practical Ways to Reduce Bias in Your Hiring Process (hbr.org)
- https://hbr.org/2017/06/7-practical-ways-to-reduce-bias-in-your-hiring-process
- 11 Steps to Reduce Unconscious Bias in Hiring Processes (forbes.com)
Utilize prepared structured behavioral interview questions:
- Have you worked on multiple projects? How did you prioritize?
- How do you handle it when your schedule is interrupted?
- What do you do if you disagree with a co-worker?
- Give me an example of when you did or when you didn't listen.
- What do you do if you disagree with your boss?
- How do you handle it when there's a conflict among team members?
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Creating an Environment of Inclusivity
Creating an Environment of Inclusivity – retention where a learning environment where everyone belongs and everyone thrives.
Affinity Groups:
- How to Start an Affinity Group in the Workplace | The Muse
- What Is an Affinity Group in the Workplace?
- 27 Employee Resource Groups Best Practices for 2023
Diversity in Leadership:
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