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Human-resources staff present ESS proposal to address substitute and paraprofessional shortages
Summary
The district’s HR department invited ESS to present a full‑service substitute-staffing proposal at the June 17 work session. ESS outlined recruiting incentives, training, reporting tools and a no-subscription cost model; HR said ESS would take over absence management if approved and that implementation typically takes 4–6 weeks.
School City of East Chicago human-resources staff on June 17 presented a staffing‑services proposal from ESS (Educational Staffing Services) aimed at addressing shortages of substitute teachers, paraprofessionals and related staff.
Doctor D. McJunkins, director of HR, said the department vetted proposals from multiple vendors and invited ESS to present. ESS executives described a full‑service model that emphasizes local recruiting, building‑level area managers, professional development for substitutes, a "refer a friend" bonus, partial…
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