[Blog] Back to School: Educators Still In High Demand
Measures are being taken to combat the continued teacher shortage, or, at the very least, get qualified teachers into the classroom faster. New certified teachers are at an all-time low in PA. However, for those that do meet certification requirements, the PA Department of Education is taking quicker action to supply those certificates. Level I […]
A Career as a Paraprofessional
The title “Paraprofessional” in our educational system can become a bit confusing when you consider the amount of jobs that fall under that umbrella. Depending on the school, Paraprofessional may refer to a Teaching Assistant, Teacher’s Aide, Personal Care Assistant, etc. While Paraprofessional roles do not typically require a bachelor’s degree, some school districts may […]
[Blog] Attracting Gen Z to Teaching
Teacher shortages have been widespread since the pandemic – an easily determinable turning point in education. However, dwindling graduates with education degrees pointed to a shortage long before the pandemic delivered a devastating blow. The numbers are staggering. According to Pew Research Center, education degrees accounted for about 4% of the total number of degrees […]
[Podcast] Episode 6: Overcoming the Teacher Shortage with Jared Shade, Upper Dauphin Area School District – Part 2
Recruiting Unlocked is joined by special guest, Jared Shade of Upper Dauphin Area School District. This episode is Part 2 of 2 total in the series with Jared. In this episode, we discuss the success story that is Upper Dauphin Area School District, who are currently experiencing minimal teacher/staff shortage. Pat, Paris and Taylor discuss […]
[Podcast] Episode 5: Opportunities to Tackle the Teacher Shortage with Jared Shade, Upper Dauphin Area School District – Part 1
Recruiting Unlocked is joined by special guest, Jared Shade of Upper Dauphin Area School District. This episode is Part 1 of 2 total in the series with Jared. In this episode, we discuss the success story that is Upper Dauphin Area School District, who are currently experiencing minimal teacher/staff shortage. Pat, Paris and Taylor discuss […]