Human Resources Administration in Education: A Management Approach (2-downloads)

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Utilizing a management approach that is organized around the processes and procedures necessary for implementing effective human resources administration, the ninth edition of this well-known text covers the eight essential dimensions of the human resources function over eight chapters:  human resources planning, recruitment, selection, placement and induction, staff development, performance evaluation, compensation, and collective negotiations.    Citing research no earlier than 2000, the up-to-date and contemporary ninth edition of Human Resources Administration in Education is updated with the most current issues and advances in the field, including new sections on utilizing technology, understanding Generation Y, and handling school districts of varying sizes.   New Features   An extensive section on technology and how it can enhance the human resources function by increasing efficiency and accuracy appears in each chapter.   A focus on schools of all sizes teaches readers how the material in each chapter is applicable to not only large schools, but also to small- and medium-sized schools.  A focus on the characteristics of Generation Y presented in the first eight chapters help students understand how to successfully attract, hire, and retain Generation Y applicants.

Table of Contents:
Preface   Organizational Dimensions   The Structural Framework of Public Education The Administrative Process 8 Human Resources Administration Leadership Theories for Human Resources Administration The Use of Technology in Human Resources Administration Implications for Small and Medium Size School Districts The Impact of Generation Y Teachers and Administrators on Human Resources Administration Summary Discussion Questions and Statements Suggested Activities Endnotes Selected Bibliography Appendix: Selections from the ISLLC Standards    Human Resources Planning   Assessing Human Resources Needs Reduction in Force  Federal Influences on Human Resources Planning Technology and Human Resources Planning Implications for Small and Medium Size School Districts The Impact of Generation Y Teachers and Administrators on Human Resources Planning  Summary Discussion Questions and Statements Suggested Activities Endnotes Selected Bibliography Appendix A: Steps in Developing an Affirmative Action Program Appendix B: Summary Facts Concerning Job Discrimination Appendix C: Steps in Filing a Charge of Job Discrimination   Recruitment   Constraints on Recruitment A Theory of Occupational Choice Methods of Recruitment Advertising Position Vacancies Technology and Recruitment Implications for Small and Medium Size School Districts Impact of Generation Y Teachers and Administrators on Recruitment Summary Discussion Questions and Statements Suggested Activities Endnotes Selected Bibliography Appendix A: Model Newspaper Advertisements Appendix B: Model Recruitment Brochures for the Positions of Superintendent of Schools and High School Principal    Selection   Steps in the Selection Process Principles of Constructing Application Forms A Final Note Technology and Selection Implications for Small and Medium Size School Districts Impact of Generation Y Teachers and Administrators on Selection Summary Discussion Questions and Statements Suggested Activities Endnotes Selected Bibliography Appendix A: Job Descriptions Appendix B: Selection Criteria Appendix C: Job Applications   Placement and Induction   Placement Induction The Induction of First-Year Teachers Mentoring as an Induction Strategy for Beginning Teachers Mentoring as an Induction Strategy for Beginning Administrators An Induction Model Technology and Placement and Induction Implications for Small and Medium Size School Districts Impact of Generation Y Teachers and Administrators on Placement and Induction Summary Discussion Questions and Statements Suggested Activities Endnotes Selected Bibliography Appendix: Orientation Checklist for Newly Assigned Teachers   Staff Development   Professional Learning Communities as the Foundation for Staff Development Adult Learning The Conditions of Learning Creating a Staff Development Program Staff Development for the Instructional Staff Staff Development for School Principals Staff Development for Classified Employees Teacher Centers and Staff Development Technology and Staff Development Implications for Small and Medium Size School Districts Impact of Generation Y Teachers and Administrators on Staff Development Summary Discussion Questions and Statements Suggested Activities Endnotes Selected Bibliography Appendix: Needs Assessment Survey   Performance Evaluation   Developing a Performance Evaluation Process Developing Termination Procedures Technology and Performance Evaluation Implications for Small and Medium Size School Districts Impact of Generation Y Teachers and Administrators on Performance Evaluation Summary Discussion Questions and Statements Suggested Activities Endnotes Selected Bibliography Appendix A: Teacher Evaluation Report Forms and Performance Indicators Appendix B: Administrator Evaluation Report Appendix C: Performance Appraisal for Custodial, Landscape, Maintenance Personnel    Compensation   Variables Affecting Compensation Types of Compensation Direct Compensation: Salary and Wage Administration Indirect Compensation: Fringe Benefits Administration Technology and Compensation Implications for Small and Medium Size School Districts Impact of Generation Y Teachers and Administrators on Compensation Summary Discussion Questions and Statements Suggested Activities Endnotes Selected Bibliography Appendix: Position Description Questionnaire    Collective Negotiations   Historical Perspectives Recognition and Bargaining Unit Determination The Scope of Negotiations The Bargaining Process Impasse Procedures Work Stoppage Strategies Administration of the Master Agreement Collaborative Bargaining Technology and Collective Negotiations Implications for Small and Medium Size School Districts Impact of Generation Y Teachers and Administrators on Collective Negotiations Summary Discussion Questions and Statements Suggested Activities Endnotes Selected Bibliography Appendix A: Contract Table of Contents Appendix B: Grievance Procedures   Legal, Ethical, and Policy Issues in the Administration of Human Resources   Contract Management Litigation in Human Resources Management Ethical Considerations in Human Resources Management Human Resources Policy Development Technology and Legal, Ethical, and Policy Issues Implications for Small and Medium Size School Districts Impact of Generation Y Teachers and Administrators on Legal, Ethical, and Policy Issues Summary Discussion Questions and Statements Suggested Activities Endnotes Selected Bibliography Appendix A: An Index of Appropriate Policies with Sample Human Resources Policies Appendix B: Table of Contents for a Classified Employee Personnel Manual   Epilogue    Glossary   Index

About the Author :
Dr. Ronald W. Rebore is a professor of educational leadership and higher education in the College of Education and Public Service at Saint Louis University.  He has 22 years of experience as an assistant superintendent and superintendent of schools.  He has published numerous articles as well as twelve books, many of which have also been published in multiple editions.  Two books have been translated into Chinese.