Commitment to Building a Diverse Workforce
Lane Education Service District (Lane ESD) is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Through our commitment to equity within the hiring process and beyond, we strive to build a workforce that empowers all individuals to reach their full potential, thereby enhancing our ability to provide exceptional educational services.
At Lane ESD, we strive to cultivate an educational environment that (a) embraces diversity in all its forms, (b) ensures equitable opportunities for growth, development, and success for all staff and students, (c) actively removes barriers to participation and advancement for underrepresented groups, and (d) fosters an inclusive culture where every voice is heard, valued, and respected.
Lane Education Servies District’s hiring processes aim to:
- Attract and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
- Ensure equal opportunity in all stages of employment, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, compensation, and training.
- Actively identify and remove barriers that may prevent underrepresented groups from fully participating in our workforce.
- Evaluate candidates based on their qualifications, skills, and potential, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.
- Utilize inclusive language in job postings and throughout the hiring process to encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process.
- Regularly review and assess our hiring practices to ensure they promote equity and eliminate unconscious bias.
- Train hiring managers and interview panels on inclusive hiring practices and recognizing unconscious bias.
We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens Lane ESD and enhances our ability to serve our educational community effectively. Our commitment to equity in hiring is an ongoing process of learning, improvement, and accountability.
Lane ESD is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all aspects of its operations, including employment practices, educational programs, admissions policies, and access to all programs and sponsored activities.
Lane ESD does not discriminate on the basis of a person’s (a)race, color, or ethnicity; (b) religion or creed; (c) national origin or ancestry; (d) sex, gender, or gender identity; (e) age; (f) disability (physical or mental); (g) marital or family status; and/or (h) sexual orientation. Lane ESD shall take all necessary steps to ensure compliance with these non-discrimination provisions and will promptly investigate any complaints of alleged discrimination in accordance with established procedures.