Essential Functions

1.       Provide direction and leadership to the operations of Certified and Non-Certified Staffing, Information Services, Compensation, Benefits, and Employee Relations. 

2.       Provide leadership and counsel senior-level management, both in an advisory capacity and by provide pragmatic assistance on a variety of personnel policy issues.

3.       Work cooperatively with principals and staff to define personnel needs regarding instructional management.

4.       Keep informed about all aspects of the instructional program in order to enhance the recruitment of the best qualified certified personnel available for positions of instructional need.

5.       Research, investigate and respond to inquiries and requests for the Superintendent of Schools, other administrators and third parties regarding personnel issues.

    School/Organization Climate

1. Use management practices that promote collegiality, teamwork, and collaborative decision making among staff members.
2. Develop and maintain positive staff morale within the Office of Human Resource Services.
3. Provide for effective two-way communication channel with staff, district employees, media, community, and the board.     
4. Encourage and promote effective incentive and recognition programs for exemplary employee performance (e.g., administrators, teachers, classified/auxiliary groups, staff).

    School/Organization Improvement

1. Ensure that personnel operations contribute to the attainment of district goals and objectives.
2. Work cooperatively with others to meet personnel needs essential to the success of school improvement efforts.
3. Supervise and coordinate a program for the continuing education and development of all professional employees.
4. Contribute to district wide school improvement efforts and the attainment of academic excellence indicators as a member of the management team.
5. Participate in the development of the annually budget and monthly/quarterly reports.
6. Serve as Title IX Administrator (Employees) and hearing officer as needed.

    Personnel Management

1. Plan, implement, and evaluate district programs for recruitment, selection, orientation, and assignment of district employees.
2. Make recommendations regarding the preparation and revision of the classification of positions, job descriptions, and personnel appraisals.
3. Maintain an appraisal program for all professional personnel to include periodic performance reviews and written performance audits.
4. Monitor and report the extent to which the district's staff appraisal systems are implemented effectively and uniformly.
5. Make recommendations regarding policies and procedures for salary, fringe benefits, career ladder supplements, and other personnel functions.
6. Monitors and reports the extent to which the district’s policies and procedures are implemented uniformly and consistently.
7. Work cooperatively with others to ensure compliance with personnel laws and regulations (Equal Employment Opportunity compliance, EEOC, Title IX, Fair Labor Standards Act)
8. Arrange for consultant and counseling services for personnel concerning professional and personal problems as needed.
9. Meet with individual employees to counsel and/or advise on individual performance issues.
10. Conduct individual meetings with employees recommended for nonrenewable or termination.
11. Investigate all termination of service and ensure that exit interview packets are provided.
12. Conduct investigations on employees with performance problems as directed by the Superintendent.
13. Review criminal history reports on all new hires, substitutes, volunteers, applicants recommended for employment and all employees.
14. Supervise mailroom and building reception in the administration building.

Information Management

1. Certify to the Superintendent the employment, placement, transfer, leaves of absence, retirement, and termination of all personnel.
2. Direct processes to ensure accurate management of personnel records and reporting through the Human Resource Information System.
3. Establish processes to ensure that information is entered into the system accurately and in a timely fashion
4. Direct and participate in the preparation of annual reports. 
5. Maintain personnel records as required by Texas Education Agency and board policies, and prepare necessary reports.
6. Maintain a systematic personnel data base which can be stored and retrieved by data processing equipment.
7. Work with others to compile and report projections of personnel and facility needs.

  Compensation and Benefits Management

1.       Direct the strategic planning, design, implementation, administration, training, and communication of the district’s Benefits programs.

2.       Administer the policies and strategically plan the design, implementation, administration, training and communication of all district compensation programs, ensuring the district’s internal equity; external competitiveness; and ability to attract, retain and motivate highly qualified employees.

    School/Community Relations

1. Articulate the district's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
2. Demonstrate awareness of district/community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.                                  

    Professional Growth and Development

1. Use information and insights provided through assessment instruments, the district appraisal process, evaluative feedback from line supervisors, and professional development programs to improve performance.
2. Ensure an ongoing an accurate appraisal system for all employees is consistent with state requirements.
3. Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Texas Education Agency code of ethics.
4. Keep informed of developments in state, federal, and local laws and public policy affecting education and public school personnel procedures.
5. Provide leadership in addressing challenges facing the profession; pursue professional development activities; disseminate ideas and information to other professionals.
6. Perform such other duties as may be assigned or as may be necessary for job effectiveness.

Qualification Requirements

    Special Knowledge/Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of HR policies, procedures, practices and laws.
• Working knowledge in the selection, training, and supervision of personnel
• Effective communication skills in dealing with applicants, staff, and the public
• Ability to exercise judgment in decision making
• Ability to work well with a diverse population

Equipment used

1.       Computer

2.       Copy Machine

3.       10-Key Calculator

4.       Fax Machine

5.       Document imaging machine/scanner

Work Environment

• Emotional – Maintain emotional control under stress
• Physical – Moderate carrying and lifting.  Standing, sitting, walking, use of fingers, eyes and ears
• Environment – Inside normal office environment

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.  Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district.  Will be required to work after school and weekends.