Lecture 12

Staff and Personnel Management in Education

Instructor:
Dr. Reynilda Dela Torre-Cristian Alferez
Staff and personnel management in education

 is a critical aspect of ensuring the smooth operation of

educational institutions, whether they are schools, colleges, or
universities. Effective staff and personnel management can
enhance the quality of education, create a positive work
environment, and contribute to the overall success of the
institution.
Here are key considerations and practices in staff and personnel
management in education:
 Recruitment and Selection: Attracting and selecting the right educators and staff is fundamental. Educational
institutions must develop clear job descriptions, qualifications, and selection criteria for various positions. The
recruitment process should be fair, transparent, and based on merit.

 Teacher Certification and Licensure: Ensuring that teachers and educational staff meet the necessary certification and
licensure requirements is crucial for maintaining educational standards. Personnel managers should monitor and verify
the credentials of educators.

 Professional Development: Continuous professional development is essential for educators to stay updated with best
practices, curriculum changes, and new teaching methods. Personnel management should facilitate ongoing training
opportunities and support for educators.

 Performance Evaluation: Regular performance evaluations and feedback are essential for educators' growth and
improvement. This can include classroom observations, peer reviews, and student feedback. The evaluation process
should be fair and objective.
 Compensation and Benefits: Fair and competitive compensation packages are vital for attracting and retaining
talented educators.

 Teacher Placement: Effective placement of teachers in appropriate grade levels and subjects is crucial. Personnel
managers should consider teacher preferences, qualifications, and the needs of the institution.

 Class Size and Workload: Managing class sizes and workload is important to ensure that educators can provide
quality instruction and individualized attention to students.

 Teacher Morale and Well-being: Ensuring teacher morale and well-being is essential for retention and productivity.

 Legal Compliance: Educational institutions must adhere to all relevant labor laws and regulations.

 Diversity and Inclusion: Creating a diverse and inclusive educational environment is essential.

 Conflict Resolution: Handling conflicts among educators or between educators and administrators is a part of
personnel management. Effective conflict resolution processes should be in place.
 Succession Planning: Preparing for the retirement or departure of experienced educators and staff is
important. Succession planning ensures a smooth transition and continuity in education quality.

 Educational Leadership Development: Identifying and developing educational leaders within the
institution is crucial for its long-term success. Personnel managers should provide leadership
development opportunities.

 Parent and Community Engagement: Personnel management may also involve fostering positive
relationships with parents and the community. This can include involving parents in decision-making
and school activities.

 Data and Analytics: Utilizing data and analytics to inform personnel decisions, such as teacher
effectiveness, student performance, and resource allocation, can lead to more informed choices in
staffing and resource allocation.
 School Personnel

refers to the individuals who work within an

educational institution, such as schools,
colleges, and universities. These individuals
play various roles to ensure the effective
operation of the educational institution and the
well-being and learning of students.
 Classification of
School Personnel

 Administrative Personnel

 Teaching Personnel

 Non – Teaching personnel

 Administrative personnel

 responsible for providing administrative support for an

office or department within a school.

 Educational manager at school.

 Administrative Personnel:

Head Teacher VI
Principal IV

Head Teacher V
Principal III

Head Teacher IV
Principal II

Head Teacher III

Principal I

Head Teacher II

Head Teacher I
 Duties and Responsibilities:

 Coordinates with the district/ division supervisors with

respect to classroom and curricular supervision

 Assign and rate Teaching loads to Teachers in their

performance.
 Motivates and supervise teachers
 Responsible for interviewing.
 Making recommendations to hiring a new Teacher.
 Teaching Personnel:

• Master Teacher I to Master Teacher IV

• Teacher I to Teacher III
• SPED teacher I to SPED Teacher V
• Kinder Teachers
• ALS mobile Teachers
 Duties and responsibilities of
Teaching personnel:

 Teach subjects
 Enroll pupils
 Rate the students
 Keep record updated and submit on time
 Guide and council pupils
 Participate in seminars, workshops and conferences.
 Non – Teaching Personnel

- Refers to school personnel that the job does

not include teaching
Non Teaching personnel:

 Guidance counselor
 Librarian
 Cook
 Utility
 Guard
 Maintenance
 Clerk
 Nurse
 Thank you…

Prepared by:
Jesah L. Sabayanan