The Boston Public Schools Male Educators of Color (MEOC) Executive Coaching Program
2019-2020 Cohort Recruitment

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

The Office of Human Capital has strategically reorganized Diversity Programs and the recruitment teams to combine talent recruitment, pipeline development, and diversity programs to better support candidates and employees from recruitment throughout their careers in response to the district's workforce diversity needs. The new team is Recruitment, Cultivation & Diversity Programs (RCD).

The goals of the Office of Human Capital (OHC) Recruitment, Cultivation & Diversity Programs (RCD) team are designed to support the district's investment in human capital by enabling the district to recruit, retain and promote a workforce that is reflective of the racial, cultural and linguistic diversity of Boston Public School students. The RCD team uses two strategies - workforce pipeline development (both internal and external) and workforce retention - to cultivate and retain the district's diverse and talented workforce.

The MEOC Executive Coaching Program

Program overview
The BPS Male Educators of Color (MEOC) Executive Coaching Program is an 8-month program designed to increase engagement, retention and leadership rates for male staff of color within Boston Public Schools. Each session is led and facilitated by current and former male leaders of color from the Boston Public Schools. Participants will receive a valuable combination of executive coaching, research-based discussions as well as a natural balance between self-reflection and peer interactions. The program runs from during the school year, on the first Saturday of the month beginning in October, in addition to longitudinal coaching and mentoring.

Program model:
The core program includes:

• Self-reflection and peer support
• Monthly learning workshops with guest speakers
• Executive coaching and mentoring
• Cohort legacy project

Program pillars:

• Power of your presence: Revitalizing the male educator
• Your stories: Share your concerns and experiences
• Your goals: Small group sessions and coaching for your short- and long-term career goals
• Your Learning: Peer to peer learning covering 8-10 topics/year from field experts

Some data:

• 27% alumni got promoted
• 14% pursued advanced degrees

Eligibility:

• All male educators of color (African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Pacific Islander and Multi-ethnic) who are currently in school based and central office staff roles are encouraged to apply
• Minimum of two years of experience in BPS required
• Participants contribute by attending all sessions, completing all reading, working with coaches and developing a legacy project. Participants receive BDPs upon successful completion of the program

For more information about the program you can contact:
diversity-meoc@bostonpublicschools.org

Who is Eligible?

• All male educators of color (African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Pacific Islander and Multi-ethnic) who are currently in school-based and central office staff roles are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree as of September 2019
• Current Employees with at least two years working in Boston Public Schools

Application is available from August 7, 2019 to September 13, 2019. Priority deadline: August 30th.

Important Selection dates:

• Application due date:
• Priority: Friday, August 30, 2019
• Final: Friday, September 13, 2019

• Priority Selection:
• First week of September 2019

• Final Selection:

• Third week of September 2019

• Cohort Announcement Date:

• Week of September 23rd 2019
• Participation confirmation deadline: Monday, September 30, 2019 by 5pm

Program Obligations:

• Program Launch: Saturday, October 5, 2019 9:30am
• Program Schedule: One (1) Saturday per month from 9:30am - 11:30am, October 2019 - May 2020 - required for completion of program
• 80% attendance at all MEOC sessions, related program events, and small peer group gatherings - required for completion of program
• Participate in a minimum of one (1) monthly one-on-one mentoring/coaching sessions over the course of the program - required for completion of program
• Reading and Saturday workshop participation - required for completion of program

How to Apply?

A complete application is due by 11:59pm on:

• Application Deadline: September 13, 2019 (The Application Priority deadline is August 30, 2019)

A complete online application includes the following:

1. Completed TalentEd Application
1. Resume (upload as a PDF)
2. Short answer responses
2. Two professional/educational recommendations (must be written within the last 5 years, but prefer a current one.

PLEASE NOTE:

All application materials must be received by Friday, September 13, 2019 at 11:59 pm. If you have questions, please email diversity-MEOC@bostonpublicschools.org .

Please be prepared to answer the following using the online application.

1. How many years have you been an educator?
2. How many years have you been in the BPS?
3. Why do you want to be a part of the MEOC Program?
4. What topics or issues would you like to learn about and/or discuss in MEOC program?
5. How might your participation in the MEOC program improve you professionally?
6. How might your participation in the MEOC program improve you personally?
7. How would you benefit from having an executive coach who is either retired or a current administrator?