Human Resource Management for Effective Schools

by Seyfarth, John T.

• ISBN13: 9780205333639
• ISBN10: 020533363X
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

"Now in its fifth edition, Human Resource Leadership for Effective Schools emphasizes the relationship of school HR management to positive outcomes for student learning. This research-based text addresses the effects of human resource decisions on human achievement. Seyfarth also discusses ISLLC standards and the impact of HR practice in schools with site-based management, and presents practical applications throughout."--BOOK JACKET.

Table of Contents

Preface	xv
Human Resources Management and Effective Schools	1	(11)
Plan of the Chapter	2	(1)
Model of School Learning	2	(1)
Educational Reform	3	(4)
Organizational Effectiveness	7	(3)
Summary	10	(1)
References	10	(2)
Planning for Staffing Needs	12	(15)
Plan of the Chapter	12	(1)
Strategic Planning	12	(7)
Determining Staff Needs	19	(5)
Summary	24	(1)
Suggested Activities	24	(1)
Online Resources	25	(1)
References	25	(2)
Preparing for Personal Selection	27	(14)
Plan of the Chapter	27	(1)
A Model of the Selection Process	27	(3)
Identifying Selection Criteria	30	(3)
Job-Specific Selection Criteria for Teachers	33	(3)
Selecting Personnel for Other Positions	36	(1)
Recruiting Candidates	37	(1)
Summary	38	(1)
Suggested Activities	39	(1)
Online Resources	39	(1)
References	39	(2)
Obtaining Information and Evaluating Applicants	41	(18)
Plan of the Chapter	41	(1)
Sources of Information about Applicants	41	(3)
Interviewing for Selection	44	(6)
Types of Interviews	50	(3)
Transfer Policies and Student Learning	53	(2)
Summary	55	(1)
Suggested Activities	55	(1)
Online Resources	56	(1)
References	57	(2)
Selecting Administrative and Support Personnel	59	(25)
Plan of the Chapter	59	(1)
Selection Procedures	59	(3)
Selecting Administrators	62	(8)
Managerial Motivation	70	(2)
Press toward Equity	72	(1)
Selecting Other Support Personnel	72	(8)
Summary	80	(1)
Suggested Activities	81	(1)
Online Resources	81	(1)
References	81	(3)
Motivation of Personnel	84	(21)
Plan of the Chapter	84	(1)
Meaning of Work Motivation	84	(1)
Expectancy Theory	85	(4)
Equity Theory	89	(2)
Goal-Setting Theory	91	(3)
Job Satisfaction in Teaching	94	(4)
Job Satisfaction and Teacher Turnover	98	(3)
Summary	101	(1)
Suggested Activities	101	(1)
Online Resources	102	(1)
References	102	(3)
Induction	105	(16)
Plan of the Chapter	105	(1)
Expectations and Teaching Reality	105	(2)
Purpose and Types of Induction Programs	107	(2)
Content of Induction Programs	109	(2)
Mentors and Teacher Induction	111	(2)
Induction and Career Development	113	(1)
Administrative Leadership for Induction	114	(2)
Induction for Administrators	116	(1)
Summary	117	(1)
Suggested Activities	118	(1)
Online Resources	118	(1)
References	119	(2)
Professional Development for Educational Personnel	121	(20)
Plan of the Chapter	121	(1)
Functions of Professional Development	121	(2)
Characteristics of Effective Professional Development	123	(3)
Planning for Professional Development	126	(7)
Professional Development for Administrators and Support Personnel	133	(4)
Summary	137	(1)
Suggested Activities	138	(1)
Online Resources	138	(1)
References	138	(3)
Evaluating Employee Performance	141	(23)
Plan of the Chapter	142	(1)
New Directions in Performance Evaluation	142	(1)
Purposes of Performance Evaluation	143	(1)
Criteria for Evaluating School Personnel	144	(4)
Models of Teacher Evaluation	148	(4)
Characteristics of Successful Evaluation Programs	152	(3)
State-Mandated Evaluation Systems	155	(2)
Legal Considerations in Personnel Evaluation	157	(1)
Evaluation of Administrative and Support Personnel	158	(2)
Summary	160	(1)
Suggested Activities	160	(1)
Online Resources	161	(1)
References	161	(3)
Compensation and Rewards	164	(19)
Plan of the Chapter	164	(1)
Sound Compensation Plans	164	(1)
Externally Competitive Salary Plans	165	(3)
Adequacy of Teacher Pay	168	(1)
Balance in Teachers' Salaries	169	(1)
Equity and the Single Salary Schedule	170	(2)
Forms of Incentive Pay	172	(4)
Keeping Costs under Control	176	(1)
Administrators' Salaries	177	(1)
Constructing a Salary Schedule	178	(1)
Summary	179	(1)
Suggested Activities	180	(1)
Online Resources	180	(1)
References	181	(2)
Creating Productive Work Environments	183	(17)
Plan of the Chapter	183	(1)
Psychological Success and Work Environments	184	(1)
Qualities of Productive Work Environments	185	(6)
Teacher Stress and Burnout	191	(4)
Employee Assistance Programs in Schools	195	(1)
Summary	196	(1)
Suggested Activities	196	(1)
Online Resources	197	(1)
References	197	(3)
Legal Issues in Human Resources Management	200	(18)
Plan of the Chapter	200	(1)
State Legislation and School Boards	201	(1)
Antidiscrimination Legislation	202	(6)
Types of Discrimination	208	(3)
Defending Personnel Practices	211	(2)
Affirmative Action and Reverse Discrimination	213	(1)
Summary	214	(1)
Suggested Activities	215	(1)
Online Resources	215	(1)
References	216	(2)
Collective Bargaining in Schools	218	(19)
Plan of the Chapter	218	(1)
Background on Collective Bargaining in Schools	219	(1)
Scope of Bargaining	220	(6)
New Forms of Collective Bargaining	226	(1)
Negotiating Processes	227	(3)
Impact of Collective Bargaining on Schools	230	(3)
Summary	233	(1)
Suggested Activities	234	(1)
Online Resources	235	(1)
References	235	(2)
Managing Conflict in Schools	237	(20)
Plan of the Chapter	237	(1)
Nature of Conflict in Organizations	237	(2)
Alternative Methods of Resolving Conflict	239	(1)
Managing Conflict through the Grievance Process	240	(3)
Grievance Arbitration in Schools	243	(3)
Arbitration Involving Work Rules	246	(3)
Other Issues in Arbitration	249	(2)
Effects of Arbitration on the District	251	(1)
Summary	251	(1)
Suggested Activities	252	(3)
Online Resources	255	(1)
References	255	(2)
Termination and Reduction in Force	257	(26)
Plan of the Chapter	257	(1)
Carrying Out a Reduction in Force	257	(4)
Reduction in Force and Employees' Rights	261	(3)
Discipline of School Personnel	264	(2)
Incompetence in the Classroom	266	(3)
Dismissal and Nonrenewal	269	(4)
Documenting Unsatisfactory Performance	273	(2)
Rights of Dismissed Teachers	275	(4)
Summary	279	(1)
Suggested Activities	279	(1)
Online Resources	280	(1)
References	280	(3)
Case Studies	283	(6)
Index	289