As our schools plan for a fresh start in 2024, one of the most crucial factors for success is having the right people in the right places. That’s right – staffing! Ensuring your school is properly staffed is the only way to keep classrooms running efficiently, make sure every student gets the attention they need, and make your school be the best place to learn and thrive.
If you want to be sure your school is fully and properly staffed before the new academic year kicks off, follow these tips from the school staffing experts at Spotter Staffing.
1. Act Fast – Before Another District Does
Time in a school flies, especially during the holiday season. Get ahead of the game by starting your staffing planning early. Assess your school’s current team, anticipate any future classroom needs for teachers and therapists, and identify any gaps or areas that might need additional support. A head start gives you room to find the best fit staff members for your school’s unique needs – and ensures you hire the best talent before another district does.
2. Know Your Culture Fit
Skills and qualifications are essential when it comes to hiring therapists and teachers for your school, but so is the cultural fit. Consider the values, teaching styles, and what would make a good personality match for a new hire. Someone might look great on paper, but if their personality or attitude is out of alignment with your school’s environment, they will not make for a great hire. A passionate educator who resonates with your school’s mission can work wonders, so know who you are looking for as much as the skills they need to have.
3. Be Flexible and Adaptive
Life is full of surprises, and so is the hiring process. Staying flexible and open-minded to hiring solutions can be the key to coming out on top. Sometimes the best solutions come from unexpected places. A candidate might bring in a fresh perspective or skills you hadn’t considered before, or might be new to the school environment. Make sure you don’t turn a blind eye to someone just because of their lack of experience or their current position – the best people for your school might come as new grads, from the medical field, or another unexpected place.
4. Keep the Momentum Going
Once you’ve filled your school’s vacant positions, keep the momentum alive! Establish a welcoming onboarding process to help new hires settle in smoothly. A warm welcome can make a world of difference in how they integrate into the school community, and how successful new staff members become in their new environment.
5. Turn to the Experts
Remember, staffing isn’t just about filling roles; it’s about building a supportive, nurturing environment for both staff and students. Spotter Staffing has decades of school staffing experience, and a talent pool of vetted school professionals who are ready to step in to your open roles and ensure 2024 is your school’s best year yet. Don’t spend your holiday season with more work on your plate, let us bring the very best school therapists and teachers right to you, right when you need them.
Looking to Hire School Therapists or Special Education Teachers?
Spotter Staffing can help! Contact our team of school staffing experts today and we will be happy to provide a free staffing consultation and send the best and brightest OTs, PTs, SLPs, Social Workers and Special Education Teachers right to your school’s doors.