The Principal as Human Resources Leader - 9781138024397

Taylor & Francis

The Principal as Human Resources LeaderA Guide to Exemplary Practices for Personnel Administration\nAuthor(s): M. Scott Norton\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138024397, 978-1138024397\nSynopsis\nIncreasingly, personnel administrative duties within schools have been delegated to the local school principal. This accessible book arms school leaders with the knowledge and skills required to be an effective human resources leader and shows them how to fold these additional duties seamlessly into their daily routines. This practical resource provides school administrators with guidance on personnel selection, growth and development, orientation and placement, school climate, legal processes, leadership for classified staff and other important human resources processes.\n\nSpecial Features:\n\n Grounded in extensive research and interviews with practicing principals\n Provides a wealth of examples, strategies, tips, ae