Essentials of Human Resources Administration in Education, The

Description

For practicing school administrators, including superintendents, principals, and human resource directors.

A well-organized guide and reference of the essential information needed for school administrators to successfully execute human resources functions.

This book centers on the essential human resources skills and knowledge that superintendents, assistant superintendents, directors of human resources, principals, and other administrators need in order to effectively implement strategies and polices related to staff management. Clearly organized so that it can be utilized as a quick reference guide after it has been read, this book focuses on human resources planning, recruitment of staff, selection of staff, the placement and induction of staff, staff development, performance evaluation of staff, compensation analysis and planning, and the collective negotiations process.

From organizational issues to professional development to performance evaluations, this invaluable guide to human resources functions for practicing administrators contains everything that superintendents, principals, and human resources directors need to know to effectively and efficiently manage school staff. Clearly organized so that it can be utlized as a quick refence guide after it has been read, this book focuses on human resources planning, recruitment of staff, selection of staff, the placement and induction of staff, staff development, performance evaluation of staff, compensation analysis and planning, and the collective negotiations process.

This first edition text is rooted in sections of the ELCC Standards and contains numerous study aids, including Focus Scenario features, a glossary of human resources terms, and a selected bibliography.

The Essentials of Human Resources Leadership in Education contains four special focuses that every human resources administrator should understand:

• A section on Generation Y teachers and administrators assists readers in understanding the culture of Generation Y employees and how this understanding can influence human resources functions.
• An emphasis on technology helps administrators learn how to best take advantage of new technological developments in order to enhance human resource functions. 
• Information on small and medium size school districts informs administrators of the unique implications of smaller school districts on human resources administration as well as how to carry out strategies with fewer employees. 
• Coverage of ethical and legal issues allows administrators to learn how to carry out human resource responsibilities in a fair, principled, and lawful manner.

Chapter 1  Organizational Structure

Chapter 2  Human Resources Planning

Chapter 3  Recruitment

Chapter 4  Selection

Chapter 5  Placement and Induction

Chapter 6  Staff Development

Chapter 7  Performance Evaluation

Chapter 8  Compensation

Chapter 9  Collective Negotiations

Chapter 10  Legal and Ethical Issues in the Administration of Human Resources

Glossary

Endnotes

IndexRonald W. Rebore was an assistant superintendent and superintendent of schools for 22 years. For the past 14 years, he has been a professor at Saint Louis University. He has published thirteen books and numerous articles on the human deminsion of educatinal leadership including Human Resources Administration in Education:  A Management Approach (Allyn & Bacon, 2007) and The Ethics of Educational Leadership (Prentice Hall, 2000), both leading books in their field.

The Essentials of Human Resources Leadership in Education centers on the essential human resources skills and knowledge that superintendents, assistant superintendents, directors of human resources, principals, and other administrators need in order to effectively implement strategies and polices related to staff management. Clearly organized so that it can be utilized as a quick reface guide after it has been read, this book focuses on human resources planning, recruitment of staff, selection of staff, the placement and induction of staff, staff development, performance evaluation of staff, compensation analysis and planning, and the collective negotiations process.

• “Focus Scenario” features at the beginning of each chapter provide readers with real-life situations that foster a deeper understanding for the material.
• A glossary of terms located at the end of the book is particularly helpful to administrators who are unfamiliar with human resources administration.
• A selected bibliography gives the practicing administrator a diverse source of further helpful readings and current research.
• A section on Generation Y teachers and administrators is located in each chapter to assist readers in understanding the culture of Generation Y employees and how this understanding can influence human resources functions.
• An emphasis on technology in each chapter helps administrators learn how to best take advantage of new technological developments in order to enhance human resource functions. 
• A special focus on small and medium size school districts throughout the text informs administrators of the unique implications of smaller school districts on human resources administration as well as how to carry out strategies with fewer employees. 
• Coverage of ethical and legal issues throughout the text allows administrators to learn how to carry out human resource responsibilities in a fair, principled, and lawful manner.