The Step-by-Step Hiring Process

Steps in the Hiring Process
	Step 1: "Do we need to hire for this vacancy?"
	Step 2: "Ok, how much will this ad cost?"
	Step 3: "I'm not sure that this candidate meets our criterion on good communication skills."
	Step 4: "Is the candidate eligible for rehire in your district? Would YOU rehire him/her?"

	Step 5: "We'd like to invite you to come for an interview."

	Step 6: "Two e-keys of interviewing—equity and equality."

	Step 7: "Tell us bit about your educational background."

	Step 8: "I will be recommending you for the position pending the results of a background check and pending verification that you have been released from your contract with (sending district)."

	Step 9: "Will you be able to perform the essential functions of the job of teacher, with or without reasonable accommodation?"

	Step 10: "We want to thank you for coming in to interview for the position, Unsuccessful Candidate. Unfortunately, at this time, we will not be recommending you for the job."

	Step 11: "Please put this folder in the Hiring Files Cabinet, Ms./Mr. Secretary."

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When hiring, never settle for second best.

This web site offers a step by step procedure for a defensible and data-driven hiring process for school district positions. Included are sample forms and guides that may be used as you move through the steps, and resources that can assist you along the way.

When hiring, never settle for second best. It is "harder to fix a poor hiring decision than it is to work harder at hiring."

The Step-by-Step Hiring Process