TableĀ 3

Strategic staffing models

Staffing modelDistrict considerationsFunding streamValue addFactor to monitor
Substitute-As-You-Go ModelPersistent substitute shortages; mentor flexibility; administrative coordinationResidents are paid the daily substitute rate when they sub; maintaining a primary mentor placementFinancial sustainability; broad instructional exposure; flexible staffing supportSubstitute coverage rates; alignment with anticipated vacancies; post-residency hiring and retention
Dedicated Substitute ModelGeneral fund reallocations; consistent substitute demand; clear instructional expectationsResidents embedded within substitute staffing structures with predictable placementsInstructional continuity; increased resident confidence; campus staffing stabilityClassroom continuity; resident instructional independence; staffing stability
Release-Time ModelStrong mentor capacity; leadership buy-in; staffing flexibilityMentor release time supported through reallocations; residents extend instructional support across classroomsExpanded instructional reach; leadership developmentClassroom coverage; mentor workload sustainability; student access to additional instructional support
Source(s): Author's own work

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