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ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
When managing staff resources, educational leaders should seek to assign teachers and staff to roles and responsibilities that match their professional skills, abilities, and interests in a way that will be best for student success.
For this assignment, take on the role of school principal at either an elementary or secondary school. You have several projected vacancies in various grades and subjects.
In 250-500 words, use either the “Antelope Elementary School Hiring Scenario” or the Antelope High School Hiring Scenario” to decide if you will fill these positions from your current faculty or accept outside applications to fill these projected vacancies.
Address the following as a part of your planning, rationalizing your choices specific to:
District policy and/or collective bargaining procedures, seniority requirements, union or professional association mandates
Teacher screening procedures
How well the teacher collaborates with staff and community members to maintain a sense of involvement and trust
How their actions align with the ethical principles of compassion and concern for the common good
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
HOW TO WORK ON THIS ASSIGNMENT (EXAMPLE ESSAY / DRAFT)
As a school principal, one must make staffing decisions that are best for student success. When filling projected vacancies, it is important to consider a teacher’s professional skills, abilities, and interests in relation to the needs of the school. In this case, we will be using the “Antelope Elementary School Hiring Scenario.”
District policy and/or collective bargaining procedures, seniority requirements, union or professional association mandates play a significant role in staffing decisions. In this scenario, the district has a policy that mandates a certain number of internal candidates to be interviewed before external applicants can be considered. It is important to follow this policy to ensure fairness and avoid legal complications.
Teacher screening procedures are essential to ensure that the candidates being considered for the position are qualified and suitable for the job. Background checks, reference checks, and credential verifications are standard practices. It is important to also look at a candidate’s teaching experience, classroom management style, and instructional strategies to ensure that they align with the school’s mission and vision.
Collaboration with staff and community members is also essential to maintain involvement and trust. When making staffing decisions, it is important to involve staff and community members in the decision-making process. This can be done by seeking input from the hiring committee, staff, and parent-teacher association to ensure that everyone is on board with the decision.
Finally, ethical principles of compassion and concern for the common good should guide the decision-making process. The selected candidate should be able to demonstrate a commitment to these principles in their teaching practices. The candidate should also demonstrate cultural competency and a willingness to work with diverse student populations.
In conclusion, when filling projected vacancies, it is important to consider district policies, teacher screening procedures, collaboration with staff and community members, and ethical principles of compassion and concern for the common good. Ultimately, the decision should be based on what is best for student success.
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