Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Location
Mckinney, TX | United States
Job description
Region:
10
School District/Employer:
District Category/Employer: Central Office,
Position: Assistant Superintendent,
Assignment Level: Area
Job Title: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
School: Central Office
Campus Description:
Date Posted: 3/8/2024
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Provide leadership for human resources activities to ensure high quality staffing and retention of district personnel. Recommend and implement legally sound and effective human resources management programs, policies, and practices. Responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of human resources programs, including professional and auxiliary staffing, wage, and salary administration, performance appraisal, employee relations, and employee recruitment and selection.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Human Resources Department Management
• Direct and coordinate all recruitment, screening, selection, assignment, on-boarding, retention, mentoring, complaint and grievance administration, employee records management, compensation, and renewal and separation activities of the district.
• Assist in implementing a plan for addressing HR training needs throughout the school district, develop and plan training programs to meet the established needs. Oversee and implement both on-going and special interest training programs.
• Direct the day-to-day operations of the human resources department, including planning, development, coordination, and evaluation of operations and implementing department goals and objectives.
• Oversee and coordinate employee performance appraisal system and ensure that supervisors have proper training. Assist supervisors and principals with employee counseling, improvement plans, and due-process procedures, where needed.
• Assist with selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of HR staff and make sound recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Ensure district compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
Employment
• Support efforts to work with principals and other administrators to forecast staffing needs and develop staffing plans.
• Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies and a screening and selection process for all employees.
• Ensure that all teachers are highly qualified and have the appropriate credentials for assignments.
• Maintain a system for new employees to acquire appropriate information, support, and training necessary for success on the job.
• Oversee all aspects of contract administration.
• Administer the process for approval of independent contractors.
Professional Growth and Work Habits
• Participate in professional growth to improve skills related to job assignment.
• Perform duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in the TEA Code of Ethics for educators.
• Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
• Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
• Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
• Maintain friendly customer-service driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
• Maintain confidentiality.
Compensation and Benefits
• Oversee and manage the district’s compensation program including job descriptions, salary surveys, and position reclassifications.
• Implement, administer, and monitor procedures for salary administration and placement of new hires.
• Work with the Business Office to calculate cost estimates for compensation and benefit recommendations.
• Oversee the district’s workers’ compensation program.
Budget
• Develop and administer the human resources budget based on department needs and ensure that operations are cost effective, and funds are managed wisely.
Employee Relations
• Take a proactive role in identifying and responding to employee issues; work in collaboration with district leadership to ensure preemptive and effective employee communications.
• Support administration in the employee grievance procedures adopted by the Board. Direct the investigation, analysis, and decision-making process regarding personnel problems and/or other related policy issues.
• Interpret policies and procedures and ensure support of directors, officers, employees and other government agencies on employment, record keeping, retirement, grievance and other personnel matters and procedures.
• Conduct annual research regarding employee satisfaction, morale, and communications. Monitor employee retention and turnover through analysis of data and exit interviews. Coordinate effective district-wide employee recognition programs.
• Update employee handbook annually and distribute to employees. Ensure procedures are followed to inform employees of personnel policies, procedures, and programs that affect them.
• Coordinate compliance training.
• Ensure compliance with work-site postings laws.
Records
• Support personnel records management and help ensure compliance with the state records management program.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
• Oversee the necessary processing for issuance and renewal of state certificates and permits.
• Audit and maintain certification and licensing information of certified or licensed professionals, paraprofessionals, and auxiliary employees.
• Track certification, testing, and permit status and communicate with employees to ensure completion of certification requirements within established timelines.
Other
• Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations on HR and management issues to employees.
• Stay abreast of current research and best practices in human resources management and development in educational and non-educational settings, and adjust plans, policies and procedures accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws. Stay abreast of state and federal public policy changes that could impact the district.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Serve as the district’s Title IX Coordinator.
• Evaluate current substitute recruitment procedures and consistently strive to enhance daily fill rate.
• Attend board meetings regularly and make presentations to the board as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Human resources department staff.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors.
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel and out-of-state travel.
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board Policy on Evaluations.
Qualifications: Education/Certification:
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
Valid Texas principal certificate (preferred)
Valid Texas superintendent certificate (preferred)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of selection, training, and supervision of personnel
Knowledge of wage and salary, benefits, and performance appraisal administration
Knowledge of general and education employment law and hearing procedures
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and do word processing
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Excellent public relations, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, the school board, or other organizations
Experience:
Five years of successful school district administrative experience or an equivalent amount of human resources management experience.
Salary Range: Pay grade: Administrative (950) - 226 Days
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