[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 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 […]
[Podcast] Episode 6: Overcoming the Teacher Shortage with Jared Shade, Upper Dauphin Area School District – Part 2
Overview 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, Taylor, and […]
[Podcast] Episode 5: Opportunities to Tackle the Teacher Shortage with Jared Shade, Upper Dauphin Area School District – Part 1
Overview 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, Taylor, and […]
[Blog] Employment Stability in Human Services and Education
Economic Uncertainty Affecting the Labor Market It’s a time of considerable economic uncertainty. If you spend any time on LinkedIn, you’ve probably seen an increase in posts announcing layoffs. I know I certainly have. Fears of recession lead to anxiety for many professionals. According to LinkedIn’s Workforce Confidence Index, people with the most anxiety over […]