Ohio school districts face staffing shortages in support roles due to low pay and competition with other industries.
Ohio school districts face a staffing shortage in support roles such as special education teachers, science teachers, paraprofessionals, and bus drivers. The decline in teacher entries and difficulty in finding staff is attributed to low pay for some positions requiring specific licenses, students' behavior reputation, and competition with other industries for employees. School districts are offering incentives like tuition reimbursement and training programs to attract and retain staff, and some are increasing bus driver wages to address the shortage.
August 22, 2024
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