It’s the ‘off-season’ for finding school talent. But this HR director doesn’t stop.
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| Title: | It’s the ‘off-season’ for finding school talent. But this HR director doesn’t stop. |
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| Authors: | Stephens, Caitlynn Peetz (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Education Week. Jun2026, Vol. 45 Issue 11, p8-13. 6p. 6 Color Photographs. |
| Subject Terms: | *Teacher recruitment, *Supply & demand of teachers, *School administration, *Public schools, *Talent development, *School employees, Workforce planning, Human resources departments |
| Geographic Terms: | Tennessee |
| Abstract: | The article focuses on Knox County Schools in Tennessee’s innovative approach to teacher hiring under Alex Moseman, the district’s executive director of talent acquisition, which has enabled the district to start each school year nearly fully staffed despite widespread teacher shortages. Key strategies include a redesigned online employee-interest form that provides immediate, personalized guidance to applicants and a flexible resources guide granting principals autonomy to reallocate funds from vacant positions to meet their schools’ unique needs. This year-round, data-driven staffing model has significantly reduced vacancies and improved staff retention, while emphasizing responsiveness and principal trust. The district’s approach reflects a deliberate focus on strategic priorities and continuous improvement within a large public school system. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Abstract: | The article focuses on Knox County Schools in Tennessee’s innovative approach to teacher hiring under Alex Moseman, the district’s executive director of talent acquisition, which has enabled the district to start each school year nearly fully staffed despite widespread teacher shortages. Key strategies include a redesigned online employee-interest form that provides immediate, personalized guidance to applicants and a flexible resources guide granting principals autonomy to reallocate funds from vacant positions to meet their schools’ unique needs. This year-round, data-driven staffing model has significantly reduced vacancies and improved staff retention, while emphasizing responsiveness and principal trust. The district’s approach reflects a deliberate focus on strategic priorities and continuous improvement within a large public school system. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 02774232 |
