Human Resource Leadership for Effective Schools, 5th edition
Published by Pearson (March 23, 2007) © 2008
- John T. Seyfarth
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Chapter One
Human Resources Leadership and Effective Schools
Plan of the Book
Human Resources Leaders
Model of Student Learning
Organizational Effectiveness
School-Based Management
No Child Left Behind
Summary
Online Resources
References
Chapter Two
Planning for Staffing Needs
Plan of the Chapter
Recruiting Teachers
Projecting School Enrollments
Cohort Survival Method
Projecting First-Grade Enrollment
Retention Ratios
Determining Staff Allocations
Model of the Selection Process
Preparing a Job Description
Essential Functions
Changing Expectations
Identifying Selection Criteria
Summary
Suggested Activities
Online Resources
Case Studies
Case No. 1
Case No. 2
References
Chapter Three
Evaluating and Selecting Applicants
Plan of the Chapter
Sources of Information about Applicants
Application Form
Licensure and Certification
Transcripts
References
Test Scores
Background Checks
Highly Qualified
Interviewing for Selection
Validity
Reliability
Perceiver Interview
Rating the Applicant
Transfer Policies and Student Learning
Equity in Transfer Practices
Summary
Suggested Activities
Online Resources
Case Studies
Case No. 1
Case No. 2
Case No. 3
Case No. 4
Case No. 5
References
Chapter Four
Selecting Administrative and Support Personnel
Plan of the Chapter
Selection Procedures
Announcing the Vacancy
Screening the Applicants
Interviewing and Checking References
Announcing Decisions
Use of Tests for Selection of Administrators
Written Tests
Assessment Centers
Selection of Principals and Assistant Principals
Accountability
Selection of Assistant Principals
Skills of Effective Leaders
Women in Administration
Mentors Helping Women
Gender and Leadership Style
Selecting Other Support Personnel
School Social Workers
School Psychologists
Guidance Counselors
Library/Media Specialists
Instructional Aides
Substitute Teachers
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Summary
Suggested Activities
Online Resources
Case Studies
Case No. 1
References
Chapter Five
Motivation of Personnel
Plan of the Chapter
Nature of Work Motivation
Theories of Motivation
Job Satisfaction in Teaching
Career Anchors and Teacher Satisfaction
Sources of Dissatisfaction in Teaching
Job Satisfaction and Teacher Turnover
Organizational Correlates of Attrition
Demographic Correlates of Attrition
Summary
Suggested Activities
Online Resources
Case Studies
Case No. 1
Case No. 2
References
Chapter Six
Induction
Plan of the Chapter
From Student to Teacher
The New Teacher
Purposes and Types of Induction
Orientation Programs
Performance Improvement Programs
State-Mandated Induction Programs
Mentors for Beginning Teachers
Mentoring Minority Teachers
Starting a Mentoring Program
Administrative Leadership for Induction
Recommendations for Principals
Induction for Administrators
Learning about Leadership
Summary
Suggested Activities
Online Resources
Case Studies
Case No. 1
Case No. 2
References
Chapter Seven
Professional Development for Educational Personnel
Plan of the Chapter
Functions of Professional Development
Characteristics of Effective Professional Development
Congruence and Ease of Adoption
Planning for Professional Development
Centralized versus Decentralized Programs
Design of the Program
Evaluation and Follow-up
Professional Development for Administrators and Support Personnel
Summary
Online Resources
Case Studies
Case No. 1
Case No. 2
References
Chapter Eight
Evaluating Employee Performance
Plan of the Chapter
Purposes of Performance Evaluation
Models of Teacher Evaluation
Remediation Model
Goal-Setting Model
Portfolio Model
Student Achievement Model
Peer Assistance and Review Model
Characteristics of Successful Evaluation Programs
Evaluating Evaluation Systems
Conducting Classroom Observations
State-Mandated Evaluation Systems
Evaluation of Principals
Legal Considerations in Personnel Evaluation
Summary
Suggested Activities
Online Resources
Case Studies
Case No. 1
Case No. 2
References
Chapter Nine
Compensation and Rewards
Plan of the Chapter
Sound Compensation Plans
Reasons for Low Salaries
Salary Equity
Fringe Benefits
Single Salary Schedules
Forms of Incentive Pay
Pay-for-Performance
Alternative Pay Plans
Containing Costs
Administrators' Salaries
Constructing a Salary Schedule
Summary
Suggested Activities
Online Resources
Case Studies
Case No. 1
Case No. 2
References
Chapter Ten
Creating Productive Work Environments
Plan of the Chapter
Psychological Success and Work Environments
Qualities of Productive Work Environments
Clear Mission
Supportive Administrative Leadership
Professional Culture
Using Talents and Skills
Comfortable Facilities
Adequate Time
Materials and Equipment
Teacher Stress and Burnout
Types of Stress
Factors in Burnout
Teacher Absenteeism
Loss of Learning
Summary
Suggested Activities
Online Resources
Case Studies
Case No. 1
Case No. 2
References
Chapter Eleven
Legal Issues in Human Resources
Plan of the chapter
State Legislation and School Boards
Antidiscrimination Legislation
Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978
Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and Older Workers
Benefit Protection Act of 1990
Equal Pay Act of 1963
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
Other Legislation
Constitutional Protections for Employees
Defending Personnel Practices
Establishing a Defense
Sexual Harassment
Affirmative Action and Reverse Discrimination
Summary
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