Director, Human Resources

• Position Type: Management- Classified/ Director Human Resources
• Date Posted: 12/5/2025
• Location: District Office
• Date Available: 07/01/2026
• Closing Date: 01/31/2026

We are looking for an experienced leader who not only can run the day to day operations of a department, but also lead and manage people and programs through transformational change. Must be a fast learner of the technical skills required for work in human resources, but also be able to think outside the box and make sound decisions in stressful situations. Our organization values strong people and customer service skills. Must be able to navigate the technology platforms and use Excel skills to distill complex information into easy to understand data and inform others of outcomes.

Start Date: As soon as the qualified candidate is available, with the latest start date of July 1, 2026

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources

Salary Schedule Range: 23A (Classified Management Salary Schedule) $165,166 - $184,693, depending on experience

Benefits: Eligible to participate in District health, vision, dental and term life insurance.

Employment Status: Full-time (FLSA Exempt)

Location: District Administration

Purpose of Position

Under the general direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, to lead, plan and supervise human resources department and certificated personnel services. The director leads the day to day operations of the department and must manage the people and processes of the human resources department. The Director synthesizes laws and policies and creates accountability systems to ensure compliance and completion.

Essential Functions

• Maintain a high knowledge of software management systems in the District as it relates to Human Resources functions and how those functions are interdependent with other departments.
• Lead and seek out transformation of Human Resources Services by integrating technologies into department functions.
• Lead and maintain a culture of customer service within the Human Resources Department.
• Lead the Human Resources Department in the area of collaboration and teamwork, important for interdepartmental relations.
• Conduct investigations in employee workplace complaints.
• Develop and maintain a quality evaluation process for certificated staff.
• Supervision and evaluation of HR office staff.
• Establish and maintain the District’s certificated personnel records.
• Prepare offers of employment for certificated and management personnel.
• Communicate with management regarding requirements of certificated positions, administer federal guidelines for credential requirements and maintenance and monitoring of credentials.
• Evaluate transcripts and records of certificated staff to determine eligibility for credentials, permits and waivers; notify employees regarding needed information such as transcripts or other appropriate documentation; maintain record of college units earned for proper placement on salary schedule.
• Prepare annual contracts for teachers and administrative staff.
• Communicate with principals and other administrators regarding staffing ratios.
• Responsible for determining District staffing levels and coordinating this with Fiscal Services for budget development.
• Maintain current lists of all certificated personnel, including valid credentials, teaching assignments and seniority lists, for various District and State needs.
• Keep abreast of education codes and new laws pertaining to certificated employees.
• Conduct research in matters concerning budget, staffing and collective bargaining.
• Participate in employer/employee relation activities; gather and analyze data; make confidential recommendations to management negotiators on employee grievances and contract language.
• Serve as a liaison between the district and Department of Justice fingerprint recording requirements.
• Supervise the review of certificated applications, determining disposition of same, including determination of interviews for potential certificated staff for the district.
• Supervise the preparation of job flyers for certificated positions and brochures for management positions.
• Prepare summer school job announcements and organize data relevant to filing certificated summer school assignments.
• Supervise the substitute teacher program, including supervisor of substitute callers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical agility to sit, stand, kneel, walk, push/pull, twist, turn, bend, stoop and to reach above the shoulders, and horizontally to retrieve files for extended periods of time.

Possess manual dexterity.

Visual ability to read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids.

Hearing sufficient to communicate in person and hold telephone conversations at normal levels.

Speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume.

Mental acuity to interpret and evaluate data, define issues, draw conclusions, and make valid judgments and decisions.

Physical mobility sufficient to move about the office and school environments for sustained periods of time.

Drive a vehicle to conduct work.

Abilities and Knowledge

• Establish rapport and work constructively with staff, students, parents, and community members.
• Carry out a vision of positive workplace culture.
• Create accountability systems and make organizational decisions.
• Manage conflict with exceptional mediation skills.
• Exercise good judgement in difficult situations.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of employee relations and positive employee characteristics.
• Understand the growth mindset approach.
• Working knowledge of budgeting.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university and at least three (3) years of work experience in human resources management or public personnel administration, preferably public sector human resources experience.
• Experience leading an organization and managing people and programs through change initiatives.
• Qualified to conduct workplace investigations on behalf of the District.
• Experience with the supervision of employees.

Postings current as of 12/16/2025 12:23:57 PM CST.

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