Recruit & Hire
Why It Matters
A great hire is one of the best investments an organization can make, but poor hires can detract from student learning. To ensure that each child in Ohio has an excellent educator, districts and schools need to refine their recruitment and hiring practices to address current and future staffing needs.
Workforce Planning
Local Equitable Access Planning: Analyze data to ensure each child has equitable access to excellent educators.
Diversifying the Workforce: Implement programs and policies to diversify the Ohio educator workforce and promote inclusion. These may include Grow Your Own strategies that will take longer to deliver results, or shorter-term strategies to meet immediate needs.
Recruitment Needs Tracking Tool: Use this spreadsheet to plan your recruitment needs and track them over time.
Employer Branding
In today’s competitive job market, your brand matters. Think of it as your school’s reputation, specifically as an employer. Learn how to define and use your brand to attract and retain top talent.
Finding Teacher Candidates
During your planning, you may have already laid out your approach for connecting with potential candidates from educator prep programs. If you haven’t already taken this step, be sure to review program completer information from Title II data to determine the most efficient and effective sources of available candidates that align with your organization’s needs. Use the helpful instructions to get started with these powerful datasets.
NOTE: The data files typically available on the Title II website are being reviewed for accuracy. The estimated timeline for return is November 2024.
Recruitment
Educator Recruitment: Differentiate recruitment practices to address current and future staffing needs.
Upcoming Career Fairs: Leverage opportunities around Ohio to recruit for your organization.
Hiring
Selecting the most suitable candidates involves alignment with the organization’s needs and the candidates’ competencies—also known as the knowledge, skills, abilities, and professional qualities that determine success in work roles. Placement in positions that can best meet organizational needs makes a difference for student outcomes.
