Success story
In early September 2022, the charter network confronted a recurring challenge of consistently low fill rates for daily substitute positions. The lack of available teachers and paraprofessionals within the network’s schools resulted in substantial learning deficits among students, consequently exerting increased pressure on the administration and staff.
Zen intervened strategically by leveraging state-of-the- art technology to augment the local substitute pool, dedicating efforts to comprehend the distinctive requirements of the charter network, and enhancing the skills of teachers and paraprofessionals through rigorous and high-quality training.
This concerted approach significantly increased the school's prospects of effectively mitigating their fill rate challenges.
By mid-October, Zen had facilitated 250 days of coverage spanning over a six-week period, leading to an unprecedented increase in the charter network’s fill rates to an impressive 87%.
During this timeframe, the school engaged the services of 25 Zen teachers and 10 Zen Special Education paraprofessionals. The charter network continues to depend on Zen for all its staffing requirements.
Charter School Network Principal
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