To get the very best teachers for your school or district, you have to hire the best. Unfortunately, most educators have had very little--if any--training in how to screen potential employees and ensure that only the best available candidates are ultimately chosen. Here's a guide with all of the steps and strategies you need, including *Six principles of good teacher hiring. *Basics of creating a selection committee and ensuring a broad diversity of candidates. *Stages of the screening process. *Sample recruitment flyers, contracts, and interview questions. *Legal issues related to hiring. An innovative teacher selection framework provides for checks and balances at every turn and guarantees students and parents a voice in the process. The framework is flexible enough to use in school systems large or small.

Now Hiring allows readers to consider their individual biases - as well as organizational employment practices and processes - and assess how these factors may be altered to increase hiring for individuals with a criminal history, prompting conversations surrounding current hiring systems.

“Talent matters. No one denies this fact. But, there is often a gap between wanting and getting talent. Cathy Fyock’s 53 ‘Truths’ provide concrete, practical, and well-tested ideas to close the talent gap. The ideas are reasonable, grounded in research, and actionable. This is an excellent book for those who pay attention to hiring. The 53 Truths offer a roadmap for doing this important task more effectively.” Dave Ulrich, Professor of Business, University of Michigan, Partner, The RBL Group “You think you knew everything you needed to know about employment until you read the most recent, catchy FT Press ‘Truth’ book by staffing expert Cathy Fyock. In only 224 pages Fyock effectively uses 53 ‘Truths’ to challenge many of HR’s long-standing assumptions and practices related to recruitment and selection. With everyone wanting to ‘hire the best,’ this quick read has a high ROI.” Michael R. Losey, SPHR, CAE, Former CEO, Society for Human Resource Management “Cathy Fyock knows there is no ‘silver bullet’ when it comes to successful recruiting and hiring–and that passive tactics do not provide high quality results. She knows the truth: Today’s low unemployment rates combined with increasing retirements of Baby Boomers spell trouble for employers hoping to expand. Her fresh approach shows the reader that there are numerous opportunities to connect with great future employees, and she provides practical advice for tapping multiple sources simultaneously, as well as interviewing and making offers. If you want to hire the best, this book is your guide!” Nancy S. Ahlrichs, SPHR, President, EOC Strategies, LLC Great business results start with great talent. Get it–and keep it! This book reveals 53 Proven Hiring Principles and bite-size, easy-to-use techniques that work. • The truth about finding hidden sources of talent • The truth about making great people want to work for you • The truth about interviewing: asking the right questions Getting the best people for your organization is not only difficult, but the strategies for getting the best often are not obvious. To get the best you first need to identify who the best are, then determine how to reach the best, and then decide on the best among the best you want to hire. In The Truth About Hiring the Best you will learn: it's not just a job to fill; it's your organization's future that you're creating; getting the best isn't just about asking the right questions, it's about listening for the right answers; and great people don't want to work for desperate employers. It's a war for talent, and you need to win.

The quick-read, step-by-step guide to hiring outstanding teachers! Whether you are new to hiring or searching for a fresh approach, this invaluable guide helps you select the best possible candidates. Mary Clement, a nationally-awarded expert on teacher hiring, presents proven strategies for identifying high-performing teachers. Readers will learn Ten best practices that address every stage of the hiring process Techniques and sample questions for Behavior-Based Interviewing Interview questions to avoid How to involve teacher peers in interviewing and mentoring new hires Identify and hire high-performing teachers, and see your students’ academic potential flourish! "Mary has intimate knowledge of the realities of the hiring process in schools and her suggestions for improvement are rooted in these facts. The need for the book is long overdue." —Tim Neubert, Board President, Illinois Association for Employment in Education Human Resources Administrator, Veteran School District "Starting with the opening pages Mary Clement provides the reader with succinct, research-based targeted information on good hiring policy and practice. Her emphasis on behavior-based interviewing and involvement of other school stakeholders is well taken." —Lloyd Goldsmith, Professor and Program Director Department of Graduate Studies in Education, Abilene Christian University "They say hiring a teacher is a multi-million dollar decision. When a multi-million dollar decision is being made you want the best process for obtaining the best teachers that you can. 10 Steps for Hiring Effective Teachers will put you on that path." —L. Robert Furman, Elementary Principal South Park School District

Your hiring decisions can make or break your team. Hire the right employees, and your team's performance will soar. Bring the wrong ones on board, and you're likely to see productivity and morale plummet. How to hire right? Understand and master the many steps in the hiring process. Content is sourced from the Harvard ManageMentor modules. The Pocket Mentor Series offers immediate solutions to common challenges managers face on the job every day. Each book in the series is packed with handy tools, self-tests, and real life examples to help you identify your strengths and weaknesses and hone critical skills.