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APPENDIX 4 – SETTING THE STAGE FOR NEW TEACHERS’ SUCCESS

Following the completion of the hiring process at the Central Office, it is important for
principals to engage in an Onboarding process that ensures the continual success of the
teacher(s) they hire.

To do this, it is recommended that principals provide specific Onboarding activities during the
teacher’s first week of employment and throughout the first and maybe two years of
employment. Onboarding activities can consist of sharing any pertinent information necessary
for their success.

Specifically, principals should provide new hires with the school’s policies, provide clear
expectations about their specific job duties and responsibilities, and connect them with
appropriate support systems at the school, the Professional Development Department, and
Central Offices.

Setting clear expectations and providing effective support during the onboarding period can
assist the teacher in being prepared and better able to have a successful start in fulfilling the
needs of the position and the school.

In addition, the principal should provide any available supportive resources and materials, and
ensure key staff are ready to begin the two-year new teacher support plans at the school. To
assist principals with strategies for planning onboarding activities, please refer to Appendix 6 –
Onboarding Teachers: Hints and Tips.

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