Recruitment focuses on the practices and strategies employed to attract job hunters to the substitute teaching profession. The recruitment of substitute teachers is an area of concern for all school districts. It is essential to ensure that a sufficient number of trained substitute teachers are available to take over the reigns of the instructional process when a permanent teacher must be absent due to illness, professional development, or a well-earned vacation day. Districts experience a drop in substitute teacher applications when the economy is healthy and the unemployment rate is low. Creative recruitment strategies are most important during these times.

Sources:

• Retirees
• Higher Education Partnerships
• Business Community Alliances
• Staffing Agencies

Methods:

• Advertising Resources
• Teacher Position Applicants
• Skills Training

Incentives

• Variable Pay Schedules
• Job Stats
• Recognition and Appreciation

Recruitment | Screening | Training | Evaluation | Retention | Teacher Absenteeism | SubMastery | District Stats