Welcome to Pine Crest School
Faculty Recruitment, Evaluation, Contracts, and Retention Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Thank you to Bryan Miller, Director of Educational Technology and Ginny Berdan for their assistance and patience with the Nearpod and Powerpoint portions of this presentation.
Ø Ask questions of those with whom you work with……
OFTEN! Ø You are not expected to know everything.
Which topic do you anticipate you will learn the most about today?
How I became an administrator.
Administrative titles I have held: Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø
Assistant Headmaster (CA) M.S. Principal (BRA/PCS) Middle School Head (PCS) MSH and Assistant Head of School (PCS) MSH and Choose My Own Title (PCS) Head of School, Boca Raton Campus (PCS)
I. Recruitment II. Evaluation III. Contracts
IV. Retention
Ø Most administrative tasks have a rhythm to them Ø Find the rhythm and stay ahead of the curve! Ø 3 Year Plan
I. Recruitment
It is the most important thing we do!
Where do we obtain our Faculty? Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø
Our sister campus Carney Sandoe ($) Local/HR Referrals (parents/faculty) FCIS Website NAIS Website Specialty Websites (ex. Fine Arts/Athletics) Substitute Teachers Parents Alumni
Recruitment Steps
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Write a job description Complete a PAF for HR Post position on FCIS/NAIS Specialty Websites Post position with Carney Sandoe Ask Human Resources for Resumes Post on Pine Crest HR Tab on Blackboard Read Resumes Invite 3 Candidates in for Interview Have Candidate Teach Lesson Have Candidate meet Administrators & Grade Level Team Candidate Completion of Background Check Make an Offer Have Contract signed by candidate and return to school President Executes Contract after candidate signs. HR sends copy of Contract to Payroll HR begins New Employment Process
Pre-‐Employment Process (HR Background Check) Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø
Employment Application Drug testing Educational Background Fingerprinting Certifications Employment Verification
Candidate Submits….
Ø Cover Letter Ø Resume Ø 3 References from Direct Supervisors Ø Statement of Educational Philosophy Ø Transcripts
How Much Time Does It Take to Read a Resume? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6 seconds 30 seconds 1 minute 2 minutes 5 minutes
Contracts Job Recruiters Ø 6 (six) seconds Ø Eye Tracking Technology Ø Spend 80 percent of time looking for 1. Company you work for 2. Previous Employment 3. Start and End Dates 4. Current Position 5. Educational Background
Questions on New Faculty?
Where do Pine Crest Teachers come from?
Review Resumes
Ø Always eat a meal with a candidate
Reference Checking
Ø Check Resume and Candidate Statements with References – looking for factual accuracy
Ø Do not allow someone to begin before they complete all aspects of Pre-‐Employment Process
II. TEACHER EVALUATION
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Once a year Many informal visits Not just teaching Job Description
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Ideally a time for faculty member and administrator to discuss and celebrate the work of a faculty member over the past year.
Ø How many positive encounters does it take before a person will accept one criticism?
Performance Outcomes Ø Contract Issued Ø Contract Issued with Addendum * Ø Contract Withheld* Ø No Contract * * HR Involvement
Ø Dialogue trumps demands …but sometimes demands trump dialogue
III. Contracts
Intersection of Academics, Business Office, Human Resources and Legal Counsel
Ø Create a timeline with all aspects of the task
SET UP – EXECUTE – EVALUATE
Contract Rhythm Ø Oct.
HR Reviews Contract SET UP
Ø Nov. Ø Dec. Ø Jan. Ø Feb.
Send Contract to Attorney Budget Approved Ø Receive Contract from Attorney Begin Preparation for over 350 Contract Contracts Released EXECUTE
Ø Mar.
Contracts Returned EVALUATE
Ø April – Aug. Hiring Continues
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What percent of the annual Pine Crest budget goes to faculty salary and benefits? a. 33 percent b. 43 percent c. 53 percent d. 63 percent e. 73 percent
IV. RETENTION “Adopt and fund “3Rs” talent strategies that position the school to recruit, retain and reward the best and brightest teachers, school leaders and board members. “ Patrick F. Bassett, President – NAIS
Mini Workshop
Review responses to Dana’s Question: Ø How do we attract and retain the best faculty?
Blended Salary Step Plus Bonus
Thank you for participating in this GOAL workshop. You may always contact me at: 561.852.2807 or scott.wing@pinecrest .edu