The First Five Steps by Linda Henke

1. Setting Goals and Identifying Needs

lhenke5 — 2013-03-26 19:26:28 UTC

2. Recruiting Teachers

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3. Establishing Interview Criteria

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4. Reading Resumes

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5. Using Screening Committees

lhenke5 — 2013-03-26 19:29:13 UTC

Needs Analysis

ashleykrominga — 2013-03-28 01:38:44 UTC

Perform a needs analysis based on state

test results, sched. needs, and teacher

experience in order to

create the qualifications for the type

of candidate you are looking for.

Best Practices

cwrisley — 2013-03-28 01:39:00 UTC

Find the candidates that meet the

interview criteria you have already

established.

Implementation

cwrisley — 2013-03-28 01:41:02 UTC

Carefully read the cover letter to

better understand applicant's

philosophy of teaching, ability

to write, communication skills,

and overall intelligence.

Narrow your criteria

ashleykrominga — 2013-03-28 01:41:56 UTC

Identify particular talents you need

in a particular subject and grade

level area

Caution!

cwrisley — 2013-03-28 01:44:02 UTC

Watch out for third party attachments

attachments (rec letters,

testimonials, reviews).

Watch out!

ashleykrominga — 2013-03-28 01:44:13 UTC

Don't hire someone SOLELY

based on special considersations

ex: can coach football

Create a tracking document

ashleykrominga — 2013-03-28 01:45:21 UTC

to chart out your needs talents

and characteristics of applicants

Best Practices

cwrisley — 2013-03-28 01:46:32 UTC

Establish a committee of

stakeholders (4-7 teachers,

family members, students,

community representation) and provide training. Appoint

a chairperson (should be an

instructional leader).

Reccomendations

ashleykrominga — 2013-03-28 01:47:46 UTC

Get recommendations from staff

and participate in job fairs

Implementation

cwrisley — 2013-03-28 01:47:59 UTC

Make sure you have a committee representative from the same content area

as the applicant.

Develop relationships

ashleykrominga — 2013-03-28 01:48:31 UTC

with a local college!

WATCH OUT!

ashleykrominga — 2013-03-28 01:48:53 UTC

For just a typical advertisement

in the local press!

You get what you pay for!

Watch out!

cwrisley — 2013-03-28 01:49:51 UTC

Make sure each committee

member is aware of their specific role on the committee.

Emphasize to the screening committee that this is a preliminary step in hiring.

Prioritize

ashleykrominga — 2013-03-28 01:49:58 UTC

factors for considering the types

of people you are looking for

8-1 ratio

ashleykrominga — 2013-03-28 01:50:28 UTC

For every opening you have,

consider at least 8 people

Uhh ohh...

ashleykrominga — 2013-03-28 01:50:59 UTC

if no suitable person is found,

don't force it!!

BE ON THE LOOK OUT!!

ashleykrominga — 2013-03-28 01:58:13 UTC

get to know people even BEFORE

you have a position open!

They will also spread the word!

6 weeks to hire

ashleykrominga — 2013-03-28 02:14:24 UTC