Teacher Shortages Worsening

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1 Best Practices for Filling Teacher Vacancies 2016 Kelly Services 1 Teacher Shortages Worsening Source: NEA Today March 2016 article Supply of teachers is decreasing which is impacting number of vacancies. 1

2 Labor Market Tightening Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics October, 2017 Minnesota: 3.3%; National Average: 4.1% Quality Subs are in Short Supply Low Unemployment Increased Teacher Absenteeism Early Teacher Retirements Subs are Scarce More Competitive Market Fewer New Teachers Graduating Persistent Low Pay 2

3 Substitute Teachers Impact Student Achievement QUESTION: If a School District has 250 full time teachers, 5500 students, and the typical full-time teacher absentee rate of 8%, what is the impact of substitute teachers on student achievement? ANSWER: X subs/day 3,600 subs/year school days 24 3,600 subs/year 86,400 students/class student learning days taught by a substitute teacher during the school year 20% UNFILLED RATE: 4 unfilled/day 720 unfilled/year X 180 school days X 24 students/class 720 unfilled/year 17,280 student learning days MISSED during the school year District Approaches to these Challenges 3

4 Schools Increasingly Moving Away from Self-Managed Solutions for Substitutes CHALLENGES of SELF-MANAGED SOLUTIONS: Inefficient or inconsistent processes and procedures Lack of compliance and risk mitigation controls Lack of time and attention available to the substitute workforce Missed savings opportunities from increased administrative burden, rise in employer costs, and failure to keep abreast of industry best practices Increased risk of liability occurrences, worker s compensation, unemployment, and performance of the contingent workforce Difficulty monitoring program performance and compliance Inability to conduct ongoing training Need to increase internal staff to support the program, resulting in higher internal costs Hopkins Public Schools 7,200 students, Suburban district Substitute teachers, paras and aides Challenges: administration, hiring subs Success with Third-Party Solution 98% fill rate in Year 1 True partnership More staff time for other projects Relief for HR department Streamlined operations Easy transition Expanded sub pool By transitioning our substitutes that had special relationships, we were able to maintain those networks and connections Assistant Superintendent and Director of Administrative Services They have added value to the work that we do 4

5 Saint Paul Public Schools 39,000 students, Urban district Substitute teachers, paras and aides Challenges: high teacher absentee rate, budget cuts Success with Third-Party Solution Permanent subs Expanded sub pool 70% to 97% fill rate Reduced overloads to cover prep Redeployed sub callers Focus on students teachers and parents during key times rather than finding a sub Hard and soft costs were reduced Pine City Public Schools 1,658 students, Rural district Challenges: ACA compliance, filling absences Success with Third-Party Solution More substitutes Improved recruiting Allowed greater focus on students Decreased cost Decreased overloads Eliminated the worries of ACA compliance Third-party agreement offered incentives and training not available in schools 5

6 Third Party Contractor Responsibilities All employer-of-record responsibilities and costs Employer state and federal taxes Unemployment and Workers Compensation General liability coverage ACA (as required) No 1099 contractors Compliance with Federal, State, and district specific guidelines for all employees 3 rd Party Contractor will not limit subs work hours due to ACA or retirement status NOT Outsourcing In Sourcing Out Sourcing Personnel Cuts Fewer resources Pay Cuts Benefit cuts Loss of control Money leaves the community In Sourcing: Managed Solutions Staff continuity and increased personnel Additional resources Consistent Pay Bonuses & other new benefits Partnership Money stays in local community 6

7 Contact Information Wayne Gilman Strategic Sales Consultant M: (651) E: Thank You 7