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Trends and Issues: Instructional Personnel
Teacher SelectionJournal ArticlesEJ666116 EA540823Hiring the Best Teachers. Author: Stronge, James H.; Hindman, Jennifer L. Availability: http://www.readingmatrix.com Journal Citation: Educational Leadership, v60 n8 p48-52 May 2003 Publication Date: 2003 ISSN: 0013-1784 Language: English Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Research (143) Journal Announcement: CIJSEP2003 Abstract: Provides six research-based domains of teacher effectiveness: Prerequisites of effective teachers, teacher as a person, classroom management and organization, organizing for instruction, implementing instruction, and monitoring students progress and potential. Describes how six domains can guide teacher-selection process. (PKP) EJ627845 EA538278 The Teacher Applicant Pool: What Top Administrators Seek. Author: Trimble, Susan Availability: Journal Citation: Principal Leadership, v1 n7 p44-47 Mar 2001 Publication Date: 2001 ISSN: 1529-8957 Language: English Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Evaluative (142) Journal Announcement: CIJDEC2001 Abstract: Faced with an applicant pool deficient in credentials and classroom skills, savvy administrators can spot applicants' potential, discerning those individuals likely to blossom into effective teachers. Important qualities include a strong work ethic, people and communication skills, and enthusiasm for teaching. Deciphering hidden meanings behind applicants' questions helps. (MLH) Descriptors: *Administrator Responsibility; Communication Skills; Credentials; Elementary Secondary Education; Interpersonal Competence; *Interviews; *Job Applicants; *Job Skills; Teacher Certification; *Teacher Competencies; *Teacher Selection; Teaching Experience; Work Ethic EJ612872 EA537484 Improving Teacher Preparation and Selection: Lessons from the Pennsylvania Experience. Author: Strauss, Robert P.; Bowes, Lori R.; Marks, Mindy S.; Plesko, Mark R. Availability: Journal Citation: Economics of Education Review, v19 n4 p387-415 Oct 2000 Publication Date: 2000 ISSN: 0272-7757 Language: English Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Research (143) Journal Announcement: CIJMAR2001 Abstract: Examines Pennsylvania's teacher preparation and selection processes over the past decade, highlighting teacher test scores across colleges of education and in employing districts. The higher a district's teacher unemployment rate, the more likely it is to hire former students. Student achievement is lower in schools with greater proportions of these teachers. (Contains 21 references.) (MLH) Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education; *Evaluation Criteria; *Scores; *Teacher Competency Testing; *Teacher Education; *Teacher Improvement; *Teacher Selection Identifiers: *Pennsylvania EJ604867 EA537119 Computer Expertise: What Expectations Should We Have of New Teachers? Author: Dougherty, William V. Availability: Journal Citation: NASSP Bulletin, v84 n612 p72-77 Jan 2000 Publication Date: 2000 ISSN: 0192-6365 Language: English Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Evaluative (142) Journal Announcement: CIJOCT2000 Abstract: When assessing teacher candidates, there are eight computer-literacy areas to consider: word processing, databases, spreadsheets, presentation programs, online service access, e-mail, trouble-shooting common computer problems, and computer software usage and evaluation. Finalists should be able to demonstrate these competencies. (MLH) Descriptors: *Beginning Teachers; *Computer Literacy; Electronic Mail; Elementary Secondary Education; *Expectation; Guidelines; Internet; *Principals; *Teacher Competencies; *Teacher Selection; Word Processing EJ604761 CS759040 Planning for the Job Interview. Author: Close, Elizabeth, Ed.; Ramsey, Katherine, Ed. Availability: Journal Citation: English Journal, v89 n5 p143-46 May 2000 Publication Date: 2000 ISSN: 0013-8274 Language: English Document Type: Guides--Non-classroom (055); Journal articles (080) Journal Announcement: CIJOCT2000 Abstract: Offers advice from middle school educators (a principal, a supervisor, and a teacher) on job interviews for teaching positions: how applicants are selected from the stack of applications, what happens during an interview, and what truly makes a difference. (SR) Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education; *Employment Interviews; Job Application; Middle Schools; Portfolios (Background Materials); *Teacher Selection Descriptive Terms: Theme: A Curriculum of Peace. EJ603244 EA536632 Legal Implications for Teacher Selection as Defined by the ADA and the ADEA. Author: Young, I. Phillip; Prince, Arthur L. Availability: Journal Citation: Journal of Law and Education, v28 n4 p517-530 Oct 1999 Publication Date: 1999 ISSN: 0275-6072 Language: English Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Research (143) Journal Announcement: CIJSEP2000 Abstract: Hypothetical teacher candidates were created, some of whom were depicted as having an acknowledged disability, others having no acknowledged disability and all varied with respect to chronological age. A national random sample of public school principals evaluated the teacher candidates as if screening for a vacant position within their school buildings. School districts were found to be in compliance with the intent of several legislative acts. (Contains 17 references.) (MLF) Descriptors: *Age Discrimination; *Compliance (Legal); *Disability Discrimination; Elementary Secondary Education; Employment Interviews; *Equal Opportunities (Jobs); Federal Legislation; Multivariate Analysis; Principals; Public Schools; School Districts; *Teacher Selection Identifiers: *Age Discrimination in Employment Act 1967; *Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 EJ599107 EA536785 Teacher Talent and Urban Schools. Author: Gordon, Gary L. Availability: Journal Citation: Phi Delta Kappan, v81 n4 p304-07 Dec 1999 Publication Date: 1999 ISSN: 0031-7217 Language: English Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Descriptive (141) Journal Announcement: CIJJUL2000 Abstract: The Gallup Organization offers the Urban Teachers Perceiver Interview as a systematic, focused, and organized approach to the staff selection and development process. Outstanding teachers rate high on commitment, dedication, individualized perception, caring, involvement with students, empathy, positivity, student advocacy, student stimulation capacity, input, and learning concept. (MLH) Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education; *Interviews; Program Descriptions; Staff Development; *Teacher Attitudes; *Teacher Characteristics; *Teacher Selection; *Urban Schools Identifiers: Commitment; *Gallup Organization EJ599057 EA536734 Recruiting and Hiring High-Quality Teachers. Author: O'Laughlin, Jim Availability: Journal Citation: ERS Spectrum, v17 n4 p31-39 Fall 1999 Publication Date: 1999 ISSN: 0740-7874 Language: English Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Descriptive (141) Journal Announcement: CIJJUL2000 Abstract: Faced with teacher shortages in some subject areas, a New Jersey district developed a comprehensive approach to increase the candidate pool, select superior candidates, and retain them once hired. Innovations include advertising on the Internet, accepting online applications, and encouraging students and nontraditional candidates to enter teaching. (MLH) Descriptors: *Alternative Teacher Certification; Career Education; Elementary Secondary Education; High School Students; *Internet; Interviews; *Teacher Qualifications; *Teacher Recruitment; *Teacher Selection Identifiers: Screening Procedures EJ597005 EA536472 Hiring the Right People. Author: Slosson, James Availability: Journal Citation: High School Magazine, v7 n2 p26-30 Oct 1999 Publication Date: 1999 ISSN: 1070-9533 Language: English Document Type: Journal articles (080) Journal Announcement: CIJJUN2000 Abstract: Rushing the hiring process increases the likelihood of mistakes. Interviews should be as extractive as possible. Principals should hire happy people who genuinely like kids, are team players, like to teach, and possess strong content knowledge. Energetic, innovative, and heroic individuals desiring to make the school world-class make the best teachers. (MLH) Descriptors: *Administrator Responsibility; *Evaluation Criteria; Guidelines; High Schools; *Interviews; *Principals; *Teacher Competencies; *Teacher Selection Identifiers: *Background Checks (Employment) EJ565851 TM520977 Focusing Improvement and Quality Assurance: Work Samples as Authentic Performance Measures of Prospective Teachers' Effectiveness. Author: McConney, Andrew A.; Schalock, Mark D.; Schalock, H. Del Availability: Journal Citation: Journal of Personnel Evaluation in Education, v11 n4 p343-63 Mar 1998 Publication Date: 1998 ISSN: 0920-525X Language: English Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Descriptive (141) Journal Announcement: CIJDEC1998 Abstract: Drawing on the experience of Oregon's new-teacher evaluation system, describes teacher work-sample methodology and evidence for its reliability and validity in evaluating the performance of prospective teachers. This is a methodology that responds to the challenge issued by the National Commission on Teaching and the America's Future challenge. (SLD) Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education; Evaluation Methods; *Performance Based Assessment; *Quality Control; Teacher Effectiveness; *Teacher Evaluation; *Teacher Selection; Test Reliability; Test Validity; *Work Sample Tests Identifiers: *Oregon DocumentsED471874 EA032202Effective Teacher Hiring: A Guide to Getting the Best. Author: Peterson, Kenneth D. Institutional Author: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Alexandria, VA.(BBB30657) Availability: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1703 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311-1714 (Stock No. 102047S25: members, $18.95; nonmembers, $22.95). Tel: 703-578-9600; Tel: 800-933-ASCD (Toll Free); Fax: 703-575-5400; e-mail: member@ascd.org. Web site: http://www.ascd.org. Publication Date: 2002 ISBN: BN- 0-87120-675-7; Language: English Document Type: Book (010); Guides--Non-classroom (055) Journal Announcement: RIEAUG2003 Abstract: Student learning depends on quality instructors. An innovative, multi-tiered framework for selecting such instructors is presented in this book. The program is sufficiently flexible to use in both small and large school systems, but rigorous enough to ensure that only the best available candidates are ultimately chosen. By allocating responsibilities to three mutually accountable groups--the Teacher Selection Task Force, Selection Committee, and Screening Team--this framework provides for checks and balances at every turn and guarantees to students and parents a voice in the process. In addition to step-by-step instructions for implementing the hiring program, the book offers lists of hiring do's and don'ts; resume and portfolio assessment strategies; sample recruitment flyers, contracts, and interview questions; and a discussion of legal issues related to hiring. Appendix A lists World Wide Web resources, Appendix B describes participant rights and the law in teacher hiring, and Appendix C presents possible interview questions. (Contains 116 references.) (RT) Geographic Source: U.S.; Virginia ED462222 RC023359 Rural Values and School District Personnel Practices: An Exploration of Person-Organization Fit Theory. Author: Little, Paula; Miller, Stephen K. Availability: The Aspen Institute, Publications Office, P.O. Box 222, Queenstown, MD 21658 ($10). Tel: 410-820-5338; Fax: 410-827-9174; e-mail: publications@aspeninst.org. For full text: http://www.aspeninstitute.org/csg/pdfs/economies.pdf. Publication Date: April 2001 Language: English Document Type: Reports--Research (143); Speeches/meeting papers (150) Journal Announcement: RIEAUG2002 Abstract: Rural school districts where ethnocentrism, traditionalism, primary group preference, and social conservatism form the dominant value system could be contributing to their own ineffectiveness through their patterns of personnel selection. This study investigated the influence of rural values on components of personnel selection and the tacit filters of "fit" in recruitment efforts in Kentucky school districts. Surveys completed by 176 Kentucky school district superintendents and 178 principals indicate that decisionmakers with higher levels of rural values were more likely to rely upon "matching" or fit factors when making hiring decisions. Objective factors, such as references, grade point average, leadership activities, and honors or awards, did not play a significant role in influencing the hiring decisions of administrators with rural values. Decisionmakers with rural values did not perceive the importance of having minority faculty representation in proportion to the student population, even though they strongly agreed that students relate better to teachers with similar value systems. Decisionmakers with rural values perceived "fit" as a prerequisite to employment, and applicant background was a key element in determining that fit. Therefore, local candidates seemed to be among the few applicants who could meet the stringent "similar background" test. The perception that values matched, more than the actual matching of values, influenced the employment decision. (Contains 38 references.) (TD) Descriptors: *Administrator Attitudes; Community Attitudes; Elementary Secondary Education; *Employer Attitudes; Equal Opportunities (Jobs); Resistance to Change; *Rural Schools; School Surveys; *Social Bias; Sociocultural Patterns; Superintendents; Teacher Qualifications; *Teacher Selection; *Values Identifiers: Kentucky; *Rural Culture Descriptive Terms: Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (Seattle, WA, April 10-14, 2001). Geographic Source: U.S.; Kentucky ED459142 SP040254 Inside Secrets of Finding a Teaching Job. Author: Warner, Jack; Bryan, Clyde Availability: Park Avenue Publications, An Imprint of JIST Works, Inc., 8902 Otis Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46216-1033 (Stock No. P0793, $14.95). Tel: 800-648-5478 (Toll Free); Fax: 800-547-8329 (Toll Free); e-mail: jistworks@aol.com; Web site: http://www.jist.com. Publication Date: 1997 ISBN: BN- 1-57112-079-3; Language: English Document Type: Book (010); Guides--Non-classroom (055) Journal Announcement: RIEAPR2002 Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education; Employment Interviews; Employment Opportunities; *Job Search Methods; Labor Market; Portfolios (Background Materials); Resumes (Personal); *Teacher Selection; *Teaching (Occupation); Descriptive Terms: With Diane Warner. A companion book to "The Unauthorized Teacher's Survival Guide" by the same authors. Geographic Source: U.S.; Indiana ED450461 EA030879 Essentials for Principals: How To Interview, Hire, and Retain High-Quality New Teachers. Author: Clement, Mary C. Institutional Author: National Association of Elementary School Principals, Alexandria, VA.(BBB23667); Educational Research Service, Arlington, VA.(FGK23985) Availability: NAESP, 1615 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-3483 ($24.95, nonmembers; $19.95, members). Tel: 800-386-2377 (Toll-Free); Fax: 703-549-5568; Web Site: http://www.naesp.org; e-mail: naesp@naesp.org. Publication Date: 2000 Language: English Pages: 74 Document Type: Guides--Non-classroom (055) Journal Announcement: RIEAUG2001 Abstract: This guide provides principals with useful information about hiring teachers, including checklists for organizing the search for qualified candidates, recommendations on how to identify suitable applicants, and sample interview questions. In an increasingly competitive employment environment, school district personnel systems can help, or hinder, a principal's efforts to hire qualified teachers. The best hiring systems identify key attitudes, behaviors, and skills desired in classroom teachers, screen for these characteristics during all stages of candidate evaluation, ensure compliance with relevant laws, reserve the labor-intensive aspects of evaluation for only the most promising candidates, and provide decisionmakers with timely, pertinent information. Teacher preparation programs have grown more demanding since the 1970s, improving the pool of teacher candidates while making traditional identification and hiring practices obsolete. Hiring is too important to be attempted at the last minute, and planning for spring and summer interviews should begin the previous fall. Effective interviewing requires planning, including the identification of needed job skills, standards for reviewing applications, telephone interviews, pre-interviews, and other time-saving steps. Behavior-based interviewing includes a variety of important steps to consider in such areas as a list of job requirements and questions about curriculum, instruction, planning, classroom management, homework, grading, approaches to communicating, professional development, and concluding interviews. Hiring is merely the first of several important steps in effective personnel management. Schools must provide administrative support, welcome new teachers, maintain frequent contact, and allow time for professional development and relationship formation. (Contains 27 references.)(TEJ) Descriptors: Elementary Education; Employees; *Employment Interviews; Interviews; Job Skills; Leaders Guides; *Personnel Evaluation; *Personnel Management; Personnel Policy; *Personnel Selection; *Recruitment; Resumes (Personal); Teacher Evaluation; *Teacher Selection Identifiers: *Interviewers; National Association Elementary School Principals Descriptive Terms: With the assistance of Joseph J. D'Amico and Nancy Protheroe. Target Audience: Administrators; Practitioners Geographic Source: U.S.; Virginia ED450454 EA030844 Building the Best Faculty: Strategies for Hiring and Supporting New Teachers. Author: Clement, Mary C. Availability: Scarecrow Press, Inc., 15200 NBN Way, P.O. Box 191, Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214 (cloth: ISBN-1-56676-735-0, $36). Tel: (800) 462-6420 (Toll-free); Fax: (800) 338-4550 (Toll-free). Publication Date: 2000 ISBN: 1-56676-735-0 Language: English Pages: 153 Document Type: Book (010); Guides--Non-classroom (055) Journal Announcement: RIEAUG2001 Abstract: This work explores the process of devising effective recruitment, hiring, training, and retention strategies for new teachers. Chapter 1, "The Need for New Teachers," documents the growing need for teachers due to growing enrollment, retirement, and increasing specialization. Chapter 2, "Envisioning and Defining the New Position," explains the importance of creating realistic teaching positions. Chapter 3, "Advertising and Recruiting," reveals the importance of taking advantage of college career centers and advertising opportunities. Chapter 4, "Reviewing and Evaluating the Paperwork," provides tools for evaluating cover letters, resumes, and applicants. Chapter 5, "The All-Important Interview," illustrates the need to discern the candidate's knowledge, classroom management, and other skills, through interviewing. Chapter 6, "Group Interviews," describes the need for clear roles among members of hiring committees. Chapter 7, "Portfolios, Videos, and Other Supporting Materials," explores the use of professional, multimedia portfolios in hiring. Chapter 8, "Final Decisions and Final Negotiations," highlights the importance of verbal recruitment and negotiation. Chapter 9, "Problems of Beginning Teachers and the Need for Induction," examines challenges facing new teachers and the need for effective induction programs. Chapter 10, "Orientation," indicates the importance of user-friendly orientation strategies. Chapter 11, "Support Seminars for Newly Hired Teachers," asserts the need for planned seminar time and practical curricula design. Chapter 12, "Mentoring," explores the role of mentoring in the success of school programs. Chapter 13, "Rejuvenating All Faculty," examines the challenges of burnout and one possible solution. Chapter 14, "Action Timeline," traces the appropriate steps in the hiring process over the calendar year. (Contains 47 references.) (TEJ) Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education; *Employer Employee Relationship; *Interviews; Personnel Management; *Personnel Selection; Professional Development; School Effectiveness; *Teacher Administrator Relationship; Teacher Attitudes; Teacher Employment; Teacher Morale; *Teacher Recruitment; *Teacher Selection; Teacher Shortage; Teacher Supply and Demand Identifiers: Berry College GA Geographic Source: U.S.; Pennsylvania |