Teacher Recruitment and Retainment Challenges Post-COVID-19: A Case Study of K–12 Schools (Poster 50)

• In Event: Thursday Poster Session 9:00 am
  In Poster Session: Perspectives on Supervision and Instructional Leadership in the Field

Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative case study was to understand recruitment and retainment challenges districts faced pre-COVID-19 and changes or additional challenges faced post-COVID-19. Human resources and teaching and learning administrators were interviewed in pairs and discussed challenges their district has faced related to recruitment and retainment of teachers. Using the theoretical framework provided by Bolman and Deal (2017), I analyzed reasons teachers are leaving the profession, impacts their departure has and strategies for retainment. In addition, Bandura offers a theory on self-efficacy that adds additional insight.

The impact of recruitment and retainment challenges has an impact on the workforce and will impact student learning. This study gives districts specific strategies to intentionally recruit and retain teachers in impactful ways.

Author

• Julie Williams, Cambridge-Isanti Schools