When trying to fill teaching positions, what can school districts do that goes beyond simply posting jobs in more locations? Dr. Jon Isaacson, Superintendent of Hillsboro R-III School District in Missouri, shares some insightful strategies for hiring and, just as importantly, retaining teachers – and the data he looks at to make some of these decisions.

In this conversation with Frontline Education’s own Collin Osburn, Dr. Isaacson considers:

• His view of the current state of hiring in education

• Why it’s crucial for districts to focus on the things they can control, not the things they can’t

• What a 20-mile radius around his district means for hiring and retention

Dig a little deeper:

• Looking for more? This interview is an excerpt from a longer conversation between Dr. Jon Isaacson and Collin Osburn. You can hear the longer conversation here.
• “The Local Teacher Shortage”: A report from the Frontline Research & Learning Institute about the state of hiring in school districts in various areas of the country.

• Video: Pottsgrove School District Doesn’t Waste Any Time Hiring & Onboarding