Enhanced and updated, this Fourth Edition of Richard E. Smith's highly successful text examines the growing role of the principal in planning, hiring, staff development, supervision, and other human resource functions. The Fourth Edition includes new sections on ethics, induction, and the role of the mentor teacher. This edition also introduces From the Desk of a Principal, a feature which connects the book's content and applications to the experiences of real school principals.Preface Ch. 1 - Introducing Human Resources Administration Ch. 2 Strategic Human Resources Planning Ch. 3 Recruitment Ch. 4 Selection Ch. 5 Orientation and Induction Ch. 6 Supervision and Evaluation Ch. 7 Assisting the Marginal Teacher Ch. 8 Staff Development Ch. 9 Collective Bargaining and Contract Management Ch. 10 Continuity and Legal Issues Ch. 11 A Glance into the Future of Human Resources