HIRING PROCESS: SCREENING TO HIRE THE BEST Washington Association of Pupil Transportation June 25, 2013 Presented by: Rick Doehle Exec. Director Human Resources Central Valley School District Spokane WA

Central Valley School District Strategic Plan 1. Goal One: Student Achievement 2. Goal Two: Quality Staff 3. Goal Three: School-Community Relationships 4. Goal Four: Resource Management

Central Valley School District Strategic Plan 1. Goal Two: Quality Staff 2.1 High Expectations and Accountability for Adults Conduct study to evaluate hiring practices for certified and classified staff. Implement recommendations to ensure consistency.

Central Valley School District Strategic Plan Hiring Audit: Review of Hiring Process Occurred Purpose: CVSD desires an effective and efficient hiring process that ensures the hiring of employees who enrich and enhance the lives of students while improving achievement.

Central Valley School District Strategic Plan Hiring Audit: Review of Hiring Process Occurred Purpose: To achieve that goal we have: Refined hiring practices to ensure selection of highly skilled, compassionate staff at all levels, conducted a study to evaluate hiring practices for certified and classified staff.

Central Valley School District Strategic Plan Hiring Audit: Implementation of refined hiring practices *New interview techniques were established *Electronic application process for half of the employees. *Hiring Process established in writing for administrators and supervisors.

Central Valley School District Strategic Plan Hiring Audit: Implementation of refined hiring practices *New screening techniques established *Review of a new electronic application program for all employees.

TYPICAL STEPS IN THE HIRING PROCESS Posting the position Advertise the opportunities available at the district Applicant screening Scheig and Associates online aptitude testing Interview process More people involved in meeting and interviewing Reference checking Mandatory minimum of three references

PRE-INTERVIEW SCREENING PROCESS Typically involves more than one person. Narrows down the applicant pool to the number to be interviewed. Uses criteria from the posting. Focuses on the letter of interest/application and the résumé. May include reference checks. On-line aptitude testing

SCREENING PROCESS Schieg and Associates Online job aptitude testing Bus Drivers: Diesel Technician:

HIRING PROCESS: SCREENING TO HIRE THE BEST No system is full proof but we have come a long ways in eliminating: Easy Hires Hiring “who you know” Hiring relatives Only relying on one or two people’s opinion for selection of employees

HIRING PROCESS: SCREENING TO HIRE THE BEST Over all we are beginning to see a level of consistency to our hiring process. Taking the time to select the best candidate in our pools People are being hired for their skills and abilities instead of who they know.

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HIRING PROCESS: SCREENING TO HIRE THE BEST Washington Association of Pupil Transportation June 25, 2013 Presented by: Rick Doehle Exec. Director Human Resources Central Valley School District Spokane WA