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HR reports vacancies down but special‑education and paraprofessional shortages persist; substitute pool grows
Summary
Human resources told the Plymouth‑Canton board that vacancies have fallen but the district still faces concentrated hiring pressure in special education and paraprofessional roles, even as substitute capacity has grown.
District human resources leaders presented an annual staffing update showing a highly experienced teacher workforce while also flagging persistent hiring challenges in special education and paraprofessional roles.
HR staff reported the district’s approved staffing for 2024‑25 includes about 1,122 teachers and professional staff. The department said 81% of classroom teachers hold a master’s degree or higher and that roughly 50% of teachers have served the district 10 years or more. The HR presentation also noted strong substitute coverage: 858 active EduStaff substitutes and a 96% fill rate…
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