Human Resource Leadership for Effective Schools

Inbunden, Engelska, 2007

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Beskrivning

<> Emphasizing the relationship of human resource management to student learning, this book is driven by recent research, yet offers real applications throughout. Many Human Resource Management books emphasize only the functions of the area. This text emphasizes how human resource decisions affect student achievement. It also discusses the impact on human resource practice in schools with site-based management, addresses ISLLC standards, and shows practical applications for research related to human resource practice.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2007-04-26
Mått:176 x 246 x 23 mm
Vikt:680 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:320
Upplaga:5
Förlag:Pearson Education (US)
ISBN:9780205499298

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Chapter OneHuman Resources Leadership and Effective SchoolsPlan of the BookHuman Resources LeadersModel of Student LearningOrganizational EffectivenessSchool-Based ManagementNo Child Left BehindSummaryOnline ResourcesReferences Chapter TwoPlanning for Staffing NeedsPlan of the ChapterRecruiting TeachersProjecting School EnrollmentsCohort Survival MethodProjecting First-Grade EnrollmentRetention RatiosDetermining Staff AllocationsModel of the Selection ProcessPreparing a Job DescriptionEssential FunctionsChanging ExpectationsIdentifying Selection CriteriaSummarySuggested ActivitiesOnline ResourcesCase StudiesCase No. 1Case No. 2References Chapter ThreeEvaluating and Selecting ApplicantsPlan of the ChapterSources of Information about ApplicantsApplication FormLicensure and CertificationTranscriptsReferencesTest ScoresBackground ChecksHighly QualifiedInterviewing for SelectionValidityReliabilityPerceiver InterviewRating the ApplicantTransfer Policies and Student LearningEquity in Transfer PracticesSummarySuggested ActivitiesOnline ResourcesCase StudiesCase No. 1Case No. 2Case No. 3Case No. 4Case No. 5References Chapter FourSelecting Administrative and Support PersonnelPlan of the ChapterSelection ProceduresAnnouncing the VacancyScreening the ApplicantsInterviewing and Checking ReferencesAnnouncing DecisionsUse of Tests for Selection of AdministratorsWritten TestsAssessment CentersSelection of Principals and Assistant PrincipalsAccountabilitySelection of Assistant PrincipalsSkills of Effective LeadersWomen in AdministrationMentors Helping WomenGender and Leadership StyleSelecting Other Support PersonnelSchool Social WorkersSchool PsychologistsGuidance CounselorsLibrary/Media SpecialistsInstructional AidesSubstitute TeachersSecretaries and Administrative AssistantsSummarySuggested ActivitiesOnline ResourcesCase StudiesCase No. 1References Chapter FiveMotivation of PersonnelPlan of the ChapterNature of Work MotivationTheories of MotivationJob Satisfaction in TeachingCareer Anchors and Teacher SatisfactionSources of Dissatisfaction in TeachingJob Satisfaction and Teacher TurnoverOrganizational Correlates of AttritionDemographic Correlates of AttritionSummarySuggested ActivitiesOnline ResourcesCase StudiesCase No. 1Case No. 2References Chapter SixInduction Plan of the ChapterFrom Student to TeacherThe New TeacherPurposes and Types of InductionOrientation ProgramsPerformance Improvement ProgramsState-Mandated Induction ProgramsMentors for Beginning TeachersMentoring Minority TeachersStarting a Mentoring ProgramAdministrative Leadership for InductionRecommendations for PrincipalsInduction for AdministratorsLearning about LeadershipSummarySuggested ActivitiesOnline ResourcesCase StudiesCase No. 1Case No. 2References Chapter SevenProfessional Development for Educational PersonnelPlan of the ChapterFunctions of Professional DevelopmentCharacteristics of Effective Professional DevelopmentCongruence and Ease of AdoptionPlanning for Professional DevelopmentCentralized versus Decentralized ProgramsDesign of the ProgramEvaluation and Follow-upProfessional Development for Administrators and Support PersonnelSummaryOnline ResourcesCase StudiesCase No. 1Case No. 2References Chapter EightEvaluating Employee PerformancePlan of the ChapterPurposes of Performance EvaluationModels of Teacher EvaluationRemediation ModelGoal-Setting ModelPortfolio ModelStudent Achievement ModelPeer Assistance and Review ModelCharacteristics of Successful Evaluation ProgramsEvaluating Evaluation SystemsConducting Classroom ObservationsState-Mandated Evaluation SystemsEvaluation of PrincipalsLegal Considerations in Personnel EvaluationSummarySuggested ActivitiesOnline ResourcesCase StudiesCase No. 1Case No. 2References Chapter NineCompensation and RewardsPlan of the ChapterSound Compensation PlansReasons for Low SalariesSalary EquityFringe BenefitsSingle Salary SchedulesForms of Incentive PayPay-for-PerformanceAlternative Pay PlansContaining CostsAdministrators’ SalariesConstructing a Salary ScheduleSummarySuggested ActivitiesOnline ResourcesCase StudiesCase No. 1Case No. 2References Chapter TenCreating Productive Work EnvironmentsPlan of the ChapterPsychological Success and Work EnvironmentsQualities of Productive Work EnvironmentsClear MissionSupportive Administrative LeadershipProfessional CultureUsing Talents and SkillsComfortable FacilitiesAdequate TimeMaterials and EquipmentTeacher Stress and BurnoutTypes of StressFactors in BurnoutTeacher AbsenteeismLoss of LearningSummarySuggested ActivitiesOnline ResourcesCase StudiesCase No. 1Case No. 2References Chapter ElevenLegal Issues in Human ResourcesPlan of the chapterState Legislation and School BoardsAntidiscrimination LegislationCivil Rights Act of 1964 and Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and Older WorkersBenefit Protection Act of 1990Equal Pay Act of 1963Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993Other LegislationConstitutional Protections for EmployeesDefending Personnel PracticesEstablishing a DefenseSexual HarassmentAffirmative Action and Reverse Discrimination SummarySuggested ActivitiesOnline ResourcesCase StudiesCase No. 1Case No. 2Case No. 3References Chapter TwelveCollective Bargaining in SchoolsPlan of the ChapterPublic Sector BargainingScope of BargainingTeacher EvaluationTransfer and ReassignmentClass Size/PreparationsExtra DutyReduction in ForceWorking ConditionsSafety and SecurityRecent Developments in Collective BargainingNew Forms of Collective BargainingBargaining StagesResolving ImpassesImpact of Collective Bargaining on SchoolsTeachers’ SalariesStudent LearningWork of PrincipalsSummarySuggested ActivitiesOnline ResourcesCase StudiesCase No. 1Case No. 2References Chapter ThirteenManaging Conflict in SchoolsPlan of the ChapterNature of Conflict in OrganizationsMethods of Resolving ConflictMediationArbitrationOmbudsmenManaging Conflict through the Grievance ProcessContract InterpretationArbitration of Work RulesDeciding Which Rule AppliesGrievances on EvaluationNegative Norm SettersOther Issues in ArbitrationArbitrabilityTimeliness Questions of LawPast PracticeEffects of Arbitration on the DistrictSummarySuggested ActivitiesOnline ResourcesCase StudiesCase No. 1Case No. 2Case No. 3References Chapter FourteenTermination and Reduction in ForcePlan of the ChapterCarrying out a Reduction-in-ForceReviewing AlternativesStaffing Adjustments RequiredReductions in Workforce and Employees’ RightsDealing with Employee MisconductTypes of OffensesLevels of DisciplineDismissal and NonrenewalImmoral or Unprofessional BehaviorInsubordinationDocumenting Unsatisfactory PerformanceRights of Dismissed TeachersSummarySuggested ActivitiesOnline ResourcesCase StudiesCase No. 1Case No. 2References