Personnel Administration in Education
This course will focus on the responsibilities of the personnel administration/human resources in education. Methods of recruitment, selection, induction, development, compensation, and appraisal will be examined. Strategic planning, employment continuity, employment justice including laws, policies and procedures, and unionism will be analyzed.
Topics and Objectives
Role of Human Resource Function in School Administration
- Examine the responsibilities of the human resource function.
- Identify ways technology enhances the human resource information process.
Recruitment and Selection of Personnel
- Analyze an affirmative action plan.
- Evaluate effective procedures for recruitment.
- Analyze effective procedures for selecting qualified personnel.
Induction and Staff Development of Personnel
- Identify the process necessary for a successful induction program.
- Describe the components important for an effective staff development program.
Performance Appraisal/Evaluation Process
- Examine the purpose of the appraisal/evaluation process.
- Describe methods of appraisal/evaluation.
- Analyze the steps involved in the appraisal/evaluation of personnel.
Employee Compensation
- Analyze the direct and indirect employee costs.
- Examine benefits available to personnel.
Retaining Quality Personnel
- Evaluate internal staffing decisions and the retention of employees.
- Identify ways separation can take place in the educational system.
Providing for Justice to Employees
- Describe the purpose and procedure of the grievance process.
- Summarize the components of due process.
- Examine due process rights and procedures associated with termination of service of educational personnel.
Human Resource Department and Collective Bargaining/Negotiations
- Describe the process involved in collective bargaining/negotiations.
- Examine modes of negotiating behavior.