NORTHFIELD ES.pdf

NORTHFIELD ES staff responded to a 44-question job satisfaction survey. Key findings include:
- 75% of staff agree that morale at their worksite is good.
- 87.5% agree there is an atmosphere of open communication and trust.
- 72% feel successful in their work and involved in decision-making.
- 91.7% want to be involved in decision-making.
- 88% can speak openly about important issues without fear of repercussions.
- 92% are treated as professionals and experience good teamwork among staff.
- 75% believe non-instructional duties are assigned equitably.
- 91.3% think their working environment is conducive to success.
- 95.8% believe their work performance is evaluated fairly.
- However, only 34.8% are provided adequate time to plan and prepare for their job.
- 92% believe administrators respect negotiated contracts and support them in enforcing discipline.
- 28% think student misbehavior interferes with learning.
- 66.7% believe too much instructional time is spent administering assessments.
- 52% find HCPSS professional development experiences meaningful.
- 78.3% believe increased workload has contributed to a decline in morale.
- 32% feel paid fairly.
- Staff have mixed confidence in HCPSS and Howard County leadership, but 88% have confidence in HCEA leadership.
- 86.4% believe HCPSS offers possibilities for professional advancement.
- 76% receive adequate support and training.
- 0% have experienced harassing behavior from colleagues or administrators, but 16.7% from parents.
- 31.3% spend most PIP time on non-instructional activities.
- 88.2% have time for teacher-initiated collaboration during PIP.
- 40.9% spend too much time in meetings.
- 30% believe there is adequate support for special education students.
- 96% of staff working from home have flexibility in their workday and reasonable workload expectations.
- 96% believe students have adequate technology for virtual learning, but only 64% of staff have adequate technology hardware.
- 72% have the software they need, but 29.2% find it difficult or time-consuming to use.
- 87.5% believe students are engaged in virtual learning, but 20.8% think student behavior online is disruptive.
- 58.3% are worried about student engagement in online classes.
- 56.5% believe the virtual curriculum is sufficiently developed.
- 64% have the curricular resources and support they need.