How to Improve the Distribution of Teachers in Low-Performing High Schools

All schools can improve performance with hard work.

Teacher distribution is important because in order for a school to succeed, it must have as many good teachers as possible. Not all teachers are the same, so teachers who are more skilled than others or who have better training must be distributed throughout the school districts. In low-performing high schools, it is important to get as many well-qualified teachers as possible and distribute them throughout the school, so that each student can have the best possible opportunity for learning.

Instructions

1. Advertise for teachers in all possible avenues. Go to job fairs and recruiting centers to find the biggest selection of teachers.

2. Scan potential job candidates carefully so that the best candidates can be selected from the group. Do not settle for the first person to apply for the job, and don't take anyone unless you truly believe that they are perfect for the position.

3. Distribute teachers throughout your high school based on their skill level and the needs of the students. Move teachers who do not perform as well out of old positions and put new teachers or teachers with better performance records into those positions. This will enable you to make sure that the most successful teachers are located throughout the school.

4. Evaluate teachers on a regular basis to make sure that they are performing up to standards. When they are not, provide extra training for them. Offering support will provide the school with a group of well-rounded and excellent teachers.

References

• All4Ed: Improving Distribution of Teachers in Low Performing Schools