Ashaki Jones

About Ashaki Jones

I am an Organizational Development Manager with expertise in Industrial & Organizational…

Experience

1. Talent & Organizational Development Manager (Education Sector)

   Schoolhouse Staffing

   Dec 2020 — Present

   What began as a vision to improve outcomes for students with disabilities evolved into an opportunity to apply organizational development principles to workforce challenges in education. At Schoolhouse Staffing, I leveraged my background in Industrial & Organizational Psychology to design systems that connect passionate special education professionals with the schools and districts where they can make the greatest impact.In my role as Organizational Development Manager, I:Designed and scaled staffing frameworks that streamlined the hiring lifecycle—from sourcing and selection to placement and retention—reducing time-to-fill while improving workforce stability.Partnered with school districts to assess organizational needs, implement flexible staffing models, and align talent strategy with student success goals.Placed high-impact professionals, including BCBAs, school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and special education teachers, ensuring alignment between district needs and provider expertise.Championed equity and inclusion, embedding DEI practices into recruitment and organizational systems to create more representative, mission-driven teams.Integrated workforce data and compliance practices into decision-making, building accountability and transparency into every process.My work at Schoolhouse Staffing reflects my commitment to quality, equity, and organizational integrity. By merging educational staffing with organizational development, I helped build systems that not only fill positions but also support long-term retention, workforce health, and community impact.