Superintendent: Phoenix Elementary District reports 95% staff return, launches one-on-one onboarding for remaining hires

Deborah Gonzales, superintendent of Phoenix Elementary District (4256), said the district has 95% of its staff returning and still needs to fill about 5% of positions, and she described a customized onboarding program designed to get new hires ready before the school year.

Gonzales said the onboarding work is individualized: "this is a customized onboarding process that our district has implemented so every employee gets 1 on 1 attention as they enter our district," and staff are guided through required forms, technology setup and benefits enrollment. She described employees "sitting down and getting their computers, getting all of their technology devices," and staff answering insurance and benefits questions so new hires start with those issues resolved.

The superintendent framed the effort as both a recruitment and readiness measure, saying Phoenix Elementary is trying to ensure new employees "get what they need" and urging job seekers to apply: "So if you're 1 of those people who's still looking for a position, be sure to check out our website so that you can join our family and get onboarded before the school year starts." Gonzales called Phoenix Elementary "a great place to work."

No formal actions, votes or policy changes were recorded in this announcement. The district did not provide additional details in the transcript on the exact number of open positions, application deadlines, or links; Gonzales directed interested applicants to the district website.