The Importance of Teacher and Educational Personnel Selection in Improving Education Quality

By Windyani Wulansari / Graduate Student, Non-Regular Class 1E, UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung

In today's modern educational era, the quality of education is a primary issue that cannot be overlooked. One of the key factors in achieving educational success is the quality of educators and education personnel who are directly involved in the learning process. However, a common challenge is the mismatch between the competence of existing educators and the evolving demands of the educational field. Therefore, effective selection in recruiting teachers and educational staff becomes crucial in improving the quality of education in Indonesia. This article aims to discuss the importance of proper selection and how it contributes to education quality.

First, the selection of teachers and education personnel directly impacts the quality of education delivered. A systematic and competency-based recruitment process ensures that selected educators possess the necessary skills and knowledge required by the curriculum and student needs. A good selection process also considers psychological and social aspects, ensuring that teacher candidates can interact well with students and understand the social dynamics in the classroom. This is important because not only academic skills are needed, but also interpersonal and leadership skills to create an effective learning environment.

Second, an effective orientation and placement process significantly affects the success of educators in their workplace. After the selection, it is important for educational institutions to provide a comprehensive orientation program to help educators quickly adapt to the organizational culture and policies. Proper placement according to the educator's field of expertise is also crucial because it enhances teaching effectiveness. Educators placed in areas that match their competencies tend to be more confident and capable of delivering higher-quality instruction to students.

Third, continuous training and development is a necessary step after selection to ensure that educators and educational personnel are always prepared to face the evolving educational challenges. Education does not end with the selection process, but continues with professional development programs. Through ongoing training, educators can update their knowledge of the latest teaching methods, educational technologies, and more effective pedagogical approaches. These training programs not only enhance academic capabilities but also motivate educators to continue growing in their profession.

Fourth, fair performance evaluations and appropriate compensation are key factors in retaining quality educators. Transparent and competency-based evaluations provide constructive feedback to help educators continuously improve their performance. On the other hand, providing fair compensation according to the contribution made will motivate educators to continue performing at their best. This also impacts job satisfaction, which in turn helps in retaining quality educators in the long term.

Conclusion, the proper selection of teachers and education personnel is not just a formality, but a strategic step that plays an important role in improving education quality. With a well-thought-out selection process, effective orientation and placement, continuous professional development, and fair evaluation and compensation, educational institutions can create an environment that supports achieving quality education goals. Therefore, it is important for every educational institution to pay serious attention to human resource management, particularly in the selection of teachers and education personnel, in order to produce outstanding generations in the future.

This article is based on the course material of the Human Resource Management in Education course by Prof. Dr. A. Rusdiana, M.M.