Measurable Impact in Educational Staffing
School districts are under increasing pressure to control costs while maintaining high-quality educational services. Schools operate under very tight budgets, often having to make critical decisions on how to allocate funding to best meet their students’ needs.
Research shows that when districts spend equitably and effectively on key school resources, student outcomes improve and achievement gaps become smaller[1].
This highlights the growing need for schools to find cost-effective staffing solutions that enable them to designate more money for vital student resources.
For one school district in Washington State, a managed service provider (MSP) partnership with Sunburst Workforce Advisors helped them save money and reallocate funding to other needed resources.
1. IDENTYFING THE PROBLEM
Reducing Costs While Improving Quality and Efficiency
Before partnering with Sunburst, this school district faced significant challenges in managing their educational staffing needs:
Inconsistent candidate quality requiring the Special Education Director to personally interview each candidate before finalizing contracts and placements
Limited ability to negotiate pricing due to fragmented vendor relationships
Insufficient professional development support for contracted staff
The district needed a consolidated solution that could reduce costs, improve quality, and free up resources for strategic priorities.
Applying the Formula
For this school district client in Washington state, Sunburst combined an extensive supplier network with technology-enabled processes and deep educational expertise to save them money on staffing costs and enable reallocation of funds to needed resources.
2. THE SUNBURST SOLUTION
Solving for Success
Sunburst implemented the right formula to transform the district’s staffing approach, saving them money.
Strategic Cost Analysis
Sunburst conducted an in-depth cost analysis that identified opportunities to lower bill rates significantly while maintaining quality standards.
Vendor Consolidation
Sunburst streamlined multiple vendor relationships into a single partnership between the district and Sunburst, reducing administrative complexity.
Quality Alignment
Sunburst worked closely with the district to understand and align with their hiring requirements, eliminating the need for individual candidate vetting.
Deep Cultural Integration
Sunburst adopted the district’s hiring requirements, interview protocols, and supported the onboarding process to improve candidate fit and retention.
Operational Assistance
Sunburst proposed and enacted operational processes to ensure accurate timekeeping and timecard approvals.
Communication Improvements
Sunburst streamlined communication procedures relating to the district’s new needs and alerting the district about absences.
3. PROVING THE RESULTS
The school district achieved substantial cost savings and operational improvements:
Increased professional development opportunities
Reduced administrative
burden among staff
$1 an hour lower bill
rates for professionals
Comprehensive Specialty Coverage
Our rapid growth in the education sector comes from one simple focus: helping K-12 institutions fill their most critical staffing gaps even for the hardest-to-fill positions.
Our ability to offer cost savings and staffing process optimizations is made possible by our diverse network of suppliers. Engaging various qualified staffing vendors allows us to source candidates from trusted suppliers who can provide high quality professionals at affordable rates.
Gain access to a wide range of professionals including:
Therapeutic Services
- Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)
- Occupational Therapists (OTs)
- Physical Therapists (PTs)
- School Psychologists
Specialized Programs
- Early Childhood Education
- Exceptional Student Education (ESE)
- Department Specialists
Educational
- General Education Teachers
- Special Education Teachers
- Paraprofessionals
Support Services
- School Nurses
- Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
- Counselors
Behavioral Support
- Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)
- Behavior Technicians (BTs)
- Behavior Consultant Associates (BCAs)
- Intervention Specialists
About Sunburst Workforce Advisors
School districts across the country are struggling to find qualified staff, and it’s affecting classrooms every day. As an MSP, Sunburst Workforce Advisors partners with districts and schools to solve their staffing challenges and connect them with vetted education professionals when they’re needed most.
[1] www.learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/how-money-matters-factsheet