Employment Resource Center - Current Opportunity

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - HUMAN RESOURCES

 JOB SUMMARY: 

Under the direction of the Superintendent, plan, organize, control and administer the District’s personnel system including classified and certificated employees and programs; assure compliance with applicable District rules and policies, State and federal laws, codes and regulations; oversee the evaluation process; serve as the District’s chief negotiator; serves as a member of the Superintendent’s cabinet; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

* Plan, organize, control and administer the District’s personnel system including classified and certificated employees and programs; assure compliance with applicable District rules and policies, State and Federal laws, codes and regulations. 

* Serve as a member of the Superintendent’s cabinet; review Board agenda items; prepare and review materials and reports for the Board. 

* Oversee the evaluation process; review evaluations to assure compliance with established standards and requirements; monitor and control personnel allocations for the District; coordinate employee placement, assignments, transfers, promotions and terminations as directed. 

* Direct hiring practices, employment contracts and recruitment, selection and retention of certificated and classified personnel; participate on interview panels for employment of administrators; oversee new teacher induction and training including Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA); visit universities and colleges; facilitate the Peer Assistance Review process. 

* Provide specialized information to current and/or potential employees regarding the employment process, testing, interviewing, and hiring under District rules and regulations. 

* Serve as Chief Negotiator for labor negotiations and contract management; plan and facilitate negotiation sessions; interpret and evaluate contract language; assure contracts comply with bargaining agreements. 

* Plan, organize, control and direct the review, evaluation and processing of applications and other documents to assure certificated personnel hold valid and proper credentials; serve as liaison between County Credentials Office and District staff. 

* Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions. 

* Oversee and monitor processes for the substitute recruitment process, onboarding, and the substitute management system. 

* Attend Board meetings and prepare Board agenda items; present reports and provide technical counsel to the Board as requested; review and present Board items affecting human resources services; update the Board in closed sessions regarding employees and other human resources matters. 

* Conduct investigations of sexual harassment complaints and other employee complaints; travel to District sites to conduct investigations. 

* Provide technical expertise, information and assistance to the Superintendent regarding assigned functions; assist in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs. 

* Provide for development of job descriptions; conduct job analyses, gather data and document findings. 

* Oversee and monitor other human resources activities and operations including worker’s compensation documentation, unemployment issues and position control for staff positions at school sites. 

* Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to personnel and assigned activities such as CALPADS, CBEDS, Williams Credential Audits, and other human resources reporting. 

* Communicate with other administrators, personnel, attorneys, and outside organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information. 

* Direct the development and preparation of the annual preliminary budget for the Human Resources Department; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations. 

* Establishing and maintaining systems for onboarding new employees and deactivating inactive employees, to ensure District directory and systems remain current. 

* Attend and conduct a variety of meetings as assigned; attend State and regional conferences and workshops to maintain current knowledge of laws, codes, regulations and pending legislature related to human resources activities; direct the modification of programs, functions and procedures to assure compliance with local, State and Federal requirements as appropriate. 

* Perform related duties as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

* Planning, organization and direction of District-wide human resources operations and activities including the recruitment, screening, examination, selection, processing, classification and compensation of classified and certificated employees. 

* Principles, techniques, procedures and terminology involved in the recruitment, selection and compensation of classified and certificated employees. 

* Provisions of the State Education Code and State and Federal standards, requirements, laws, rules and regulations related to human resources administration. 

* Principles, techniques, guidelines and strategies of labor relations and collective bargaining. 

* Bargaining unit contracts, contract negotiation and salary schedules. 

* Operations, policies and objectives relating to human resources activities. 

* State credential requirements and procedures. 

* Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities. 

* District organization, operations, policies and objectives. 

* Budget monitoring and control. 

* Oral and written communication skills. 

* Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training. 

* Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. 

* Operation of a computer and assigned software. 

* Public speaking techniques. 

ABILITY TO: 

* Plan, organize, control and direct District-wide human resources operations and activities including the recruitment, screening, examination, selection, processing, classification and compensation of classified and certificated employees. 

* Coordinate and direct communications, information, labor negotiations, employee evaluation functions and employee record-keeping to meet the human resources needs of the District. 

* Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. 

* Coordinate and participate in collective bargaining activities for classified and certificated bargaining units. 

* Provide consultation and technical expertise concerning classified and certificated human resources operations, standards, requirements, practices and procedures. 

* Direct and participate in the recruitment, analysis and accepting or rejecting of job applicants. 

* Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 

* Interpret, apply and explain laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. 

* Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. 

* Operate a computer and assigned office equipment. 

* Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. 

* Meet schedules and timelines. 

* Work independently with little direction. 

* Plan and organize work. 

* Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports. 

* Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

Any combination equivalent to: Master's degree in education or related field and five years of school district management experience. 

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

* Valid California Administrative Services Credential. 

* Valid California Teaching Credential. 

* Valid California Class C driver's license and current auto insurance 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

ENVIRONMENT: 

* Office environment. 

* Driving a vehicle to conduct work. 

* Evening or variable hours. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

* Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations. 

* Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. 

* Seeing to read a variety of materials. 

* Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.