““Finding and Hiring Finding and Hiring High Quality CTE High Quality CTE

Teachers”Teachers”

Kevin E. Rice, Kevin E. Rice, Assistant DirectorAssistant Director Brad Elwood, Brad Elwood, Supervisor of CTESupervisor of CTE

Central Westmoreland Career & Technology Central Westmoreland Career & Technology Center Center

New Stanton, PennsylvaniaNew Stanton, Pennsylvaniawww.cwctc.orgwww.cwctc.org

Session FormatSession Format

• Introduction of topicIntroduction of topic

• An overview of CWCTC practicesAn overview of CWCTC practices

• Small group activity: Best practices Small group activity: Best practices from other CTC’sfrom other CTC’s

• Whole group shareWhole group share

• Wrap up discussionWrap up discussion

““Experts” in the hiring Experts” in the hiring process?process?

Session ObjectivesSession Objectives

• Increased awareness of effective Increased awareness of effective hiring practices in CTEhiring practices in CTE

• Enhanced strategies related to Enhanced strategies related to human resource processhuman resource process

• Ultimately……..Ultimately……..

Through sharing our collective Through sharing our collective best practices in hiring: We can best practices in hiring: We can all be “Experts”all be “Experts”

Importance of Hiring Importance of Hiring ProcessProcess

• ISLLC StandardsISLLC Standards

• Ethical Obligation to StakeholdersEthical Obligation to Stakeholders

• Building CultureBuilding Culture

• CTE Reform InitiativesCTE Reform Initiatives

• Demands of the JobDemands of the Job

• Administrative InvestmentAdministrative Investment

CWCTC SnapshotCWCTC Snapshot

• Located near Turnpike in New Stanton, Located near Turnpike in New Stanton, PAPA

• Established in 1963Established in 1963

• Ten participating districtsTen participating districts

• Average Enrollment: 1,143 studentsAverage Enrollment: 1,143 students

• 23 Approved CTE Programs23 Approved CTE Programs

• Total faculty size: 38Total faculty size: 38

• Other Content: Mathematics, Health/PE*Other Content: Mathematics, Health/PE*

• Cohort 1 TAP SchoolCohort 1 TAP School

Realities at Central Westmoreland Realities at Central Westmoreland CTCCTC

• Leadership change in July 2008Leadership change in July 2008

• From August 2002-present there has been From August 2002-present there has been a 42% turnover of CTE Facultya 42% turnover of CTE Faculty

• Math Program being eliminatedMath Program being eliminated

• Health/PE Program being implementedHealth/PE Program being implemented

• Enrollment decreased 5% from 2006-2009Enrollment decreased 5% from 2006-2009

• Early stages of renovation began in 2009Early stages of renovation began in 2009

Hiring IssuesHiring Issues

• From August 2004-August 2008 we had From August 2004-August 2008 we had a 27% turnover of CTE Facultya 27% turnover of CTE Faculty

• In July 2008 new administration In July 2008 new administration expected additional CTE Faculty expected additional CTE Faculty turnover turnover

• Historically, applicant pool for CTE Historically, applicant pool for CTE Faculty positions was small. An average Faculty positions was small. An average search would produce 5-6 candidatessearch would produce 5-6 candidates

What could What could be done to be done to address address these these concerns???concerns?????

Root CausesRoot Causes

• Narrow approach to seeking applicantsNarrow approach to seeking applicants

• Language used in posting CTE teaching Language used in posting CTE teaching positions too technical/specificpositions too technical/specific

• Expectation to quickly fill positionsExpectation to quickly fill positions

• Established norms and school culture Established norms and school culture resisted changing practicesresisted changing practices

Approach to seeking Approach to seeking applicantsapplicants

• Reliance on using a known individual Reliance on using a known individual to fill positions:to fill positions:

•Adult Evening InstructorAdult Evening Instructor

•OAC memberOAC member

•Other ContactOther Contact

• Dates and Placement of Dates and Placement of AdvertisementAdvertisement

Language used in posting Language used in posting CTE teaching positionsCTE teaching positionsApril 2005April 2005HVAC Instructor-HVAC Instructor- Central Central Westmoreland Career & Westmoreland Career & Technology Center is seeking a Technology Center is seeking a qualified PDE certified HVAC qualified PDE certified HVAC instructor for the 2005-2006 instructor for the 2005-2006 school year. Must have school year. Must have Vocational I or II Certificate in Vocational I or II Certificate in Heating, Air Conditioning Heating, Air Conditioning (HVAC). Candidates should (HVAC). Candidates should submit a standard PA submit a standard PA application, resume, and Act 34 application, resume, and Act 34 & 151 clearances & 151 clearances to………………….to………………….

July 2007July 2007Computer Programming Computer Programming Instructor- Instructor- Central Central Westmoreland Career & Westmoreland Career & Technology Center is seeking a Technology Center is seeking a qualified PDE certified qualified PDE certified Computer Programming Computer Programming Instructor for the 2007-2008 Instructor for the 2007-2008 school year. Must have school year. Must have Vocational I or Instructional I in Vocational I or Instructional I in Computer Information Science Computer Information Science or similar certification. or similar certification. Candidates should submit a Candidates should submit a standard PA application, standard PA application, resume, and Act 34, 151, & 114 resume, and Act 34, 151, & 114 clearances to………………….clearances to………………….

New Language used in New Language used in posting CTE teaching posting CTE teaching positionspositionsATTENTION WAREHOUSE & MATERIALS HANDLING PROFESSIONALS:

Interested in a Career Change? The Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center has a position for a Materials Handling Teacher - available December 5, 2008. We will assist the selected candidate in obtaining the proper certification once hired. Qualifications include minimum of five years experience in Warehousing/Materials Handling Field, a desire to work with high school age students, and good organizational and communication skills. Knowledge of UPS Tracking System is also preferred. To apply, send a letter of interest, resume, and at least three references to:

PAINTERS/WALL COVERING PROFESSIONALS:

 

Interested in a Career Change? Ever thought about becoming a TEACHER? CWCTC has an anticipated opening in August 2009 for a Residential and Commercial Painting/Wall Covering professional to teach high school students. We assist the selected candidate to obtain proper clearances and certification. Qualifications: five years experience in Painting/Wall Covering Field, a desire to work with high school students, good organization & communication skills. Experience in education a plus. To apply, send a letter of interest, resume, and at least three references to:

Other Strategies Used in Hiring Other Strategies Used in Hiring ProcessProcess

• Standardized Interview QuestionsStandardized Interview Questions

• The development of a quantitative The development of a quantitative scoring systemscoring system

• Numeric Ranking of CandidatesNumeric Ranking of Candidates

• Second InterviewsSecond Interviews

ResultsResults

• Applicants went from 5-6 for a CTE Applicants went from 5-6 for a CTE faculty position to an average of 30 faculty position to an average of 30 per posting.per posting.

• The quality of applicants increased in The quality of applicants increased in terms of experience and education.terms of experience and education.

• New hired teachers that advanced at New hired teachers that advanced at a faster pace in learning their role. a faster pace in learning their role.

Group Activity 1:Group Activity 1:• Break up into four (4) different groupsBreak up into four (4) different groups

• On the front of an index card write a On the front of an index card write a sample advertisement for a CTE sample advertisement for a CTE teaching position.teaching position.

• On the back, brainstorm with each On the back, brainstorm with each other, and write down possible ideas other, and write down possible ideas to solicit candidates.to solicit candidates.

Group Activity 2:Group Activity 2:• Use the “Use the “many fishing lines in the pondmany fishing lines in the pond” ”

activity sheet to complete the following: activity sheet to complete the following: use one (1) activity sheet per item. use one (1) activity sheet per item. Brainstorm with your peers to identify Brainstorm with your peers to identify topics (write on the “fishing line”) to help topics (write on the “fishing line”) to help you assess the goal written in the circle you assess the goal written in the circle (“pond”).(“pond”).

• Sheet 1 is titled: Sheet 1 is titled: Background and Background and Experience Experience

• SheetSheet 2 is titled: 2 is titled: Interview QuestionsInterview Questions

• Sheet 3 is titled: Sheet 3 is titled: Personal Characteristics Personal Characteristics

• Sheet 4 is titled: Sheet 4 is titled: Other itemsOther items

Thank you for attendingThank you for attending

If you have questions stop up and see If you have questions stop up and see us.us.

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krice@cwctc.orgbelwood@cwctc.org