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Episode Guest:
Josh Czupryk, Founder of Josh's K12 Jobs Blast
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EPISODE SUMMARY
Finding and retaining great educators is one of the biggest challenges in charter schools today. In this episode, Daniel Casselli sits down with Josh Czupryk, the creator of Josh's K12 Jobs Blast, a go-to resource for educators exploring new career opportunities. Josh shares his journey from being a teacher and charter school leader to running a widely used job board that connects transitioning educators with their next role.
The conversation dives deep into why teachers are leaving, what they truly want beyond higher salaries, and how school leaders can be proactive in retaining top talent. Josh also shares insights from over 80,000 job postings, revealing hiring trends and practical strategies that charter school executives can use to build stronger, more sustainable teams.
EPISODE TAKEAWAYS
School leaders should start retention conversations by fall break to secure their best talent for the next year.
While salaries matter, many educators leave due to lack of flexibility, autonomy, and respect in the workplace.
Job postings peak in January–July, making October–December a crucial time for retention strategies.
Examples like onsite childcare and specialized support staff can significantly improve teacher satisfaction.
With over 81,000 job postings analyzed, Josh highlights what truly matters to educators when job searching.
RESOURCES
Website: Josh’s Job Blast – K12 Job Board
Book: Uniquely Human by Barry M. Prizant
Book: The Politics of Autism by Dr. Bryna Siegel
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:28 The Origin of the Jobs Blast
03:21 Understanding the Teacher Job Market
06:05 Factors Influencing Job Changes
08:36 Proactive Retention Strategies
11:22 Managed Autonomy in Education
14:16 Innovative Solutions for Teacher Retention
16:58 The Role of Respect and Autonomy
19:55 The Jobs Blast and Its Impact
22:38 Resources and Recommendations
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Josh Czupryk is the Principal Consultant of Josh’s K12 Jobs Blast. With a career spanning public and charter schools, he has held leadership roles including Chief Academic & Operations Officer, Chief Strategy & Operations Officer, Chief of Staff, Managing Director of Academics, Teacher Development Coach, Program Director, and classroom teacher. His expertise includes academics, data systems development and analysis, project management, vendor management, operations, and talent management, making him a sought-after strategist and fractional chief.
In 2022, recognizing the need to better connect talented K-12 professionals with opportunities that keep them in education, Josh launched Josh’s K12 Jobs Blast. Today, the platform serves over 10,500 subscribers, indexes 140+ job sites weekly, and has grown to 40,000+ followers, generating 5.67 million annual impressions
ABOUT OUR HOST
Daniel Casselli is a life-long learner whose passion for education has driven his professional endeavors. He is a former classroom teacher and youth ministry director whose entrepreneurial spirit landed him in the world of education technology. At EVERFI Inc., Daniel helped run the business development efforts for EVERFI’s Financial Education Program and the company was eventually sold to Blackbaud for $750M in 2021. Shortly before EVERFI’s acquisition, Daniel joined Class Technologies as one of the earliest sales hires and went on to lead K12 Enterprise Sales and helped the company land its first 100+ K12 customers across public, charter, and private schools. Daniel brings his unique experiences to BuyQ where he is focused on growth, operational excellence, business strategy, and client satisfaction. He is a graduate of Grove City College where he studied Religion and History.
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