ISC News- May 2023
“Providing counsel and advice to independent schools and school leaders to make their processes, systems and people more agile, adaptable and flexible.”
Introducing the “Verified Candidate” Status
The Verified Candidate is our newest disruption to the Stone Age leadership search process for candidates and schools. Becoming an IndySchool Consultancy Verified Candidate means status. It streamlines the process, giving decision-makers everything they need, including a comprehensive candidate dossier.
The benefits of being a Verified Candidate are:
· Advocacy for Open Positions, directly to the head of school
· A free executive coaching session with Senior Consultant and certified executive coach, Paula Apostolou. Discounted rates on subsequent sessions.
· A recorded interview that will be included in the candidate dossier
· Resume & Cover Letter Advice
· Interview Advice & Counsel
· Top consideration for IndySchool Consultancy searches
Hurry to become a Verified Candidate by June 30, 2023. Beginning July 1, this will become a subscription service, however all those who register before July 1 will never pay a fee. Even with the subscription service, being a Verified Candidate will have immense value.
IndySchool Consultancy On The Road
The International Coalition of Girls Schools Annual Conference
We are proudly a Bronze Sponsor for the International Girls Schools Coalition’s Annual Conference in Cleveland. Stop by and see us between June 26-28 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown.
If you would like to schedule a Verified Candidate interview, please REGISTER HERE.
If you would like to schedule an appointment for a free 30-minute Executive Coaching session with Senior Consultant Paula Apostolou, please REGISTER HERE.
The National Small Schools Conference
We are also the Keynote Sponsor at the National Small Schools Conference in Philadelphia from June 21-23.
Current Leadership Searches
IndySchool Consultancy is conducting the following searches. These are fast-moving searches. Interested candidates should submit their materials to Tim Viands at tim@indyschoolconsultacny.comas soon as possible.
Director of Development
Washington Episcopal School
Bethesda, Maryland
Application Deadline 5/21/23
Chief Financial Officer
The Island School
Kauai, Hawaii
Application Deadline 5/21/23
What is Executive Coaching?
By Dr. Paula Apostolou, Senior Consultant, IndySchool Consultancy
Executive coaching is a professional development service that positively impacts the leader receiving coaching services and the leader’s team. Coaches use thought-provoking questions to guide and support leaders through challenges and opportunities. Coaching is offered through one-on-one or group sessions, in person or online.
Three Reasons Educational Leaders Should Invest in an Executive Coach
1. Improved Leadership Performance.
Working with a certified coach provides leaders with an enhanced, unbiased perspective, allowing the leader to gain self-awareness in both their strengths and areas for improvement. Over time, coaching fosters self-efficacy so that leaders trust in their capacity to achieve specific outcomes. Educational leaders working with a coach often report having more confidence in their leadership skills and decision-making abilities moving forward.
2. Support a Positive Student Experience
Educational leaders who invest in a certified coach are more likely to have engaged and impactful staff members who, in turn, provide quality educational experiences for our students. A coach can help a leader re-prioritize calendar items and build systems in their day to ensure they are spending their work hours building relationships with their staff, providing support for their team members where it is most needed, and making the highest possible impact on the student experience.
3. Increased Well-being
A coach can be a powerfully useful support system on the leadership journey. The leader and the coach build a trusting relationship, providing the educational leader with a sounding board and the encouragement needed to move forward. The coach has the best interest of the leader in mind, oftentimes sharing insights that allow the leader to make lifestyle changes that positively impact the individual’s overall well-being.
IndySchool Consultancy’s Executive Coaching Team Leader
Dr. Paula Apostolou has over 20 years of experience in the field of PK-12 education with roles ranging from teacher to administrator. She is a Board Certified Coach with an Executive and Business Coaching Specialty and is a Certified 360 Administrator. When working with Paula, educators feel heard, supported, and leave sessions feeling empowered to implement changes right away.
The 2024-25 Head of School Search Season
The search season has already begun for July 1, 2024, appointments. We are seeing a lot of activity, much earlier this year. Our competency-based model aims to disrupt the trend of shorter tenures and abrupt departures. Connect with us for a complimentary conversation about how IndySchool Consultancy can assist your school with all your search needs. No matter how difficult the task or size of budget, we will get the job done.
The 2024-25 Administrator Search Season
With senior administrators already being appointed as heads of school for July 2024, no time is better than now to begin your search for that open position.
Administrative Openings for July 2023
Surprisingly, senior administrative positions are still opening up.
For Schools- Connect with us today so IndySchool Consultancy can assist you in your urgent needs.
For Candidates- We will advocate for you directly to heads of schools for open positions. To be considered, either become a Verified Candidate or Join our Talent Pool.
Storylines Update
In the March 2023 ISC News, we announced that Storylines retained IndySchool Consultancy to help them develop the world’s first accredited globally traveling school. On April 10th, Storylines made the announcement public from their end with a press release.
To read the press release, CLICK HERE
We will continue to provide updates on this project, as we transform and reimage what education can be.
News You Can Use
· Article from Remote Family on Storylines
· The Competency Based Search Process That’s Disrupting the Industry
Did you know that a competency-based approach has several benefits for members of our talent pool? We will help match our talent with schools and positions that best suit their experiences, abilities, knowledge, and Power Skills (EQ Skills). Join our growing pool, as we continue to field calls about administrative searches for 2023-24 and gear up for the 2024-25 Head of School search season.