ERIC Number: EJ1356173
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-0305-5698
EISSN: EISSN-1465-3400
Keeping an Eye on the Clock: The Role of Timing and Teacher Hiring in the Education
Lee, Se Woong
Educational Studies, v48 n4 p513-528 2022
Despite the importance of hiring high quality teachers, less attention has been given to districts' hiring practices, particularly in terms of the timing of hiring. To date, decisions regarding when and for how long to post job vacancies have been largely subjective and anecdotal. This paper examines the relationship between the time and duration of vacancy posting alongside the quality of teacher candidates that apply for these roles and those that are hired. Notably, although the paper describes a dip in teacher quality late in the hiring season, I find evidence that many exceptional candidates can be found on the job market at this time. The findings from this study provide important implications for the literature and practice regarding teacher hiring.
Descriptors: Teacher Selection, Teacher Effectiveness, School Districts, Decision Making, Correlation, Job Applicants, Teacher Supply and Demand, Time, Trend Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education, Records (Forms), Organizations (Groups)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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