Director of Human Resources
MOJAVE UNIFIEDSCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Director of Human Resources
REPORTS TO: Superintendent, or Designee
CLASSIFICATION: Administration
BOARD APPROVED: 9/28/2020
BASIC FUNCTION
Member of a self-directed management team reportingto the Superintendent. To plan, organize and direct the District's certificated and classified personnelmanagement programs.Administer the recruitment and selection of certificated staff; administer the certificated and classified employee recruitment and selection, employment,transfer, promotion, layoff, and separationprocesses; to assist with wage and salary administration, to assist in the planning,organization, administration of the employee healthand welfare programs;to assist in the planning,organization and conduct of the employerand employee relations process; and to do other relatedfunctions as directed.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Serve as an activemember of the management team charged with the
supervision, identification, development, and implementation of the goals, objectives and direction of the District's human resource management programs and systems
- Plan, research, develop,organize, and recommend implementation of the new teacher or administrative induction programs
- Assist in the conductof disciplinary appeal hearingsand activities relatedto allegations of violations of the Collective Bargaining Agreements and/orthe Board policies
- Perform a variety of functions concerning the development of management related reports, and in the development of the components of the GoverningBoard meeting agenda
- Plan and implement culturally-responsive recruitment and retention practices and procedures that reflect inclusivity, equity,and access
- Assist with the employee/employer relationship program, including participation in the collective bargaining process including the administration, interpretation and management of the collective bargaining agreements
- Supervise and analyze the conduct of classification/compensation surveys
- Supervise the planning, organization and coordination of the classified and certificated employee job postingprocess
- Assist and counsel the management, supervisory staff,and employees in determining alternative solutions to the personnelmanagement problems, issues, and concerns
- Supervise and assist in the planning, development, organization and operational activities pertaining to personnelappraisal and evaluation procedures ensuring that the personnelmanagement system, processes, and procedures are pursued in a beneficially cost effectivemanner
- Aid in reviewing and evaluating legal mandates,regulations, and guidelines, which may affect the Districtpersonnel programs, functions, and activities
- Monitor, review,and continuously assessthe personnel recordmanagement, storage, and retrieval system
- Monitor, audit,supervise, and evaluate the performance of the Human Resources clerical staff, as assignedby the Superintendent
- Assist in the budgetplanning, and budget information gathering process
- Assist in the planning, organizing, and administering a variety of research and development activities
- Supervise the Substitute Assignment Management System, including the recruitment, selection, and in-service of substitutes
- Collaborate with BusinessServices and Educational Service to determineannual staffing ratios; staff accordingly in collaboration with site principals
- Participate in negotiations, as directedby the Superintendent
- Perform other duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS – QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Ability and/orSkills Required:
Knowledge of:
- Principles, trends, methods,strategies, and procedures pertaining to personnel management systemsand programs
- Principles, methods, techniques, and strategies of organizational planning, control, evaluation and forecasting
- Recruiting, selecting, retaining, and supporting a diverse and highly talented staff
- Equity, access,and, inclusion practicesas it relates to staff,students, and other stakeholders
- Culturally-responsive best practices in schools
- Normal schoolroutines and practices
- Effective instructional practices and teacher evaluation processes
- Data management, storage, and retrieval systems
- Legal mandates, Boardof Trustees policies, California Education Code, District regulations, and guidelines relatedto personnel management
- Research techniques and strategies related to personnel management, including assessment and evaluation design processes
- Effective communication and public and human relationsstrategies, methods, and techniques
- Interest based bargaining techniques
- Current successful personnel management and educational leadership strategies
- Effective Human Resource development practices
- Effective leadership and supervision practices
Ability to:
- Demonstrate strong and effective organization and leadership skills
- Establish and maintaineffective and cooperative working relationships
- Engage regularlyin collaboration and shareddecision-making processes
- Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills while ensuringhigh levels of accountability for self and staff
- Successfully diffusedifficult situations and navigate conflict through conflict mediation and otherstrategies whileusing tact, diplomacy, and good judgment
- Demonstrate equity, access,cultural responsiveness and inclusivity in decision- making, recruitment, and processes
- Interface with, and be knowledgeable about, all Districtdepartments and school sites
- Plan, organize, direct, and manage a comprehensive personnel management system
- Meet demandingtimelines and schedules
- Analyze organizational problems, develop alternative solutions, and recommend and make soundand timely decisions
- Accurately interpret and administer legal mandates, policies, regulations, and negotiated agreements
- Effectively serveas a resource to employees pertaining to personnelrelated problems, concerns,and issues
- Use good judgmentin the application of school, District,local, state, and federal policies
- Interpret legal mandates, policies, and regulations, and negotiated agreements
- Effectively motivate,train, supervise and evaluate the performance of Human Resources staff members
- Communicate effectively in oral and written form
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions
- Establish and maintaineffective and cooperative working relationships
- Effectively utilizerelevant Districtcomputer programsand software/web-based platforms necessary to preparecomprehensive narrative and statistical reports, and to organize and ensure currentemployee related data, staffing,budgets, and other Human Resources related processes
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Persons performing service in this position classification will be expected to perform Medium work, which involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carryingof objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that he or she can alsodo sedentary and light work. (Per the Code of Federal Regulations – Section404.1567 “Physical Exertion Requirements”)
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essentialfunctions of the job.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and training that would likely providethe required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtainthe required knowledge and skill would be:
Experience:
Successful teaching or counseling services, school site leadership, such as assistant principal or principal; possible experience may include work at the district level in areas closely related to human resources.
Education:
Teaching or PPS Credential
Masters’ Degreewith California Administrative Credential
LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT
- Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License
- California Administrative Credential
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
This is a designated position pursuant to Government Code Section 87300 and will require completion of the Standard Conflictof Interest Code Form 700