HDESD Jobs

Employee Recruitment and Retention Plan

High Desert Education Service District (HDESD) is committed to recruiting, supporting, and retaining a high-performing, diverse, and equity-driven workforce that reflects the communities we serve across Central Oregon. Our mission is to improve student outcomes with excellence, equity, and efficiency, and that begins with our people.

To attract top talent, HDESD leverages region-wide partnerships, competitive compensation and benefit packages (as outlined in our Collective Bargaining Agreement), and a supportive work environment that emphasizes flexibility, innovation, and professional growth. We recruit with intentionality through outreach to underrepresented communities, inclusive hiring practices, and clear pathways for advancement.

Retention is anchored in our employee-centered culture. Every staff member is provided with comprehensive onboarding, robust mentorship, and annual professional development aligned with their roles and equity goals. HDESD maintains transparent evaluation systems, protects staff voice through union representation, and promotes wellness through initiatives like our Employee Assistance Program and TaskHuman membership.

Most importantly, HDESD’s Equity Statement guides everything we do—from how we welcome new employees to how we lead and learn together. We take “specific and practical steps that ensure that we each experience belonging and connection,” and we hold ourselves accountable through action, allyship, and reflection.

Through this multi-layered approach, we strive to make HDESD not only a great place to work, but also a place where educators and staff thrive—so they can help every student do the same.