Director of Human Resources (#142324)
Apply NowCompany: Twin Rivers Unified School District
Location: Mcclellan, CA 95652
Description:
BASIC FUNCTION:
Accountable for improving student achievement for all students with special attention on improving student achievement of English Learners and Special Education Students; plan, organize, and administer the District's Human Resources programs for an assigned major segment of the District in the areas of recruitment, employment, assignment, and terminations of certificated and classified employees supporting affirmative action goals, and the instructional programs and goals of the District; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel, and provide clear, constructive feedback to improve staff effectiveness.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Persons employed in this position may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below (E). This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or ability associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.
Accountable for improving student achievement for all students, with special attention on improving student achievement of English Learners and Special Education Students, and to effectively implement, continue, or expand practices proven to raise student achievement and eliminate practices that do not. E
Plan and direct a program for recruitment, selection, and assignment of the best-qualified staff that demonstrate the ability and desire to educate (1) each child at a high level, 2) other certificated and classified personnel for a specified instructional area, and (3) assigned departments and functions. E
Work closely with District division and department heads, directors, associate superintendents, and principals in projecting enrollments and in determining staffing ratios and general staffing allocations to provide all students access to high quality options and a variety of activities. E
Manage, develop, and implement personnel procedures related to applications, examinations, eligibility, promotion, demotion, transfer, dismissal, resignation, layoff, reemployment, vacation, leave-of-absence, compensation, licensing, and certification as applicable for both classified and certificated personnel. E
Interpret policies, procedures, and union contracts; mediate disputes as necessary to meet the needs of employees, sites, and departments. E
Participate as a member of the District negotiations team in collective negotiations with representatives from the bargaining units; assist in the development of District collective negotiations contract proposals and responses; act as District spokesperson in collective negotiations with one or more bargaining units as assigned. E
Coordinate the grievance procedures and act as liaison with the legal office concerning legal aspects of grievance procedures and processing. E
Assist in the development and implementation of the District's Fair and Equal Opportunity in Employment Plan. E
Administer the voluntary transfer programs and related programs in accordance with union contracts and ensure that inappropriate assignments are corrected. E
Participate in the overall management of the Human Resources functions to provide timely delivery of high quality services. E
Manage in an effective and timely manner; one or more major personnel functions related to summer school employment, substitute teachers, special education, employee evaluation, contracts, research, personnel handbooks, or other as assigned. E
Attend or chair a variety of results-oriented meetings; represent the District in collaboration/partnerships/task forces with the City, County, human service agencies, institutions of higher education, business/industry, and judicial and law enforcement agencies as assigned. E
Communicate and collaborate with other administrators, District personnel, and contractors to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts, and exchange information. E
Provide counseling to employees regarding their rights, classification, benefits, requirements, retirement, compensation and other related items. E
Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff on a regular basis and provide clear, constructive feedback to improve staff effectiveness; interview and select highly qualified employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination, and disciplinary actions; plan, coordinate, and arrange for appropriate training of staff in support of professional learning. E
Develop, plan and implement a variety of major special projects affecting District-wide personnel programs and activities. E
Visit school sites and classrooms on a regular basis; maintain collaborative relationships; and continue communications with staff, families, students, the community, and employee groups. E
Value risk taking and innovation; perform courageously and ethically to accomplish stated goals.
Perform related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to an advanced degree and three years of classroom experience or experience in pupil personnel services; three years of school site administrative experience preferred.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license; valid California Administrative Services Credential.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF -
Planning, organizing, and directing the functions of Human Resources.
Labor relations and negotiation practices.
Compensation practices and personnel procedures and practices.
Interview and selection techniques and methods.
Credentialing laws.
Legal procedures, terminology, and negotiation processes.
Budget preparation and control.
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Principles and practices of supervising, training, and providing work direction.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
District organization, operations, policies, objectives, and goals.
ABILITY TO:
Negotiate skillfully in difficult situations and strongly promote compromise to satisfy all parties.
Dispense corrective feedback in a manner that inspires accountability among colleagues and direct reports.
Maintain current knowledge of trends in the assigned field.
Provide technical information and assistance to others concerning employment policies and personnel transactions.
Manage labor contracts and labor relations.
Work independently with little direction and many interruptions.
Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
Learn new or updated computer systems/programs to apply to current work.
Plan, prioritize, and organize work to meet schedules and time lines.
Read, interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Provide leadership, supervise, train, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
Communicate, understand, and follow both oral and written directions effectively.
Use student achievement data to develop student-centered goals for improving learning and teaching in classrooms to eliminate the achievement gap.
Establish and maintain cooperative, effective, collaborative working relationships with a diverse range of people.
Demonstrate loyalty and high ethical standards.
Manage change and design an effective system of reporting progress and monitoring results.
Focus and appropriately allocate resources toward identified goals.
Think outside the box and develop new methods or solutions inspiring others to reach a common goal.
Communicate using patience and courtesy in a manner that reflects positively on the organizational unit.
Actively participate in meeting District goals and outcomes.
Apply integrity and trust in all situations.
Requirements / Qualifications
Comments and Other Information
Twin Rivers Unified School District is the 27th largest school district in California by enrollment, according to the California Department of Education. We serve approximately 25,000 students who come from families that speak 46 languages.
Our district includes four comprehensive high schools, five middle schools and 29 elementary schools. Twin Rivers also offers families the option of two alternative high schools, two special education centers, an independent learning center, a community day school, an opportunity school, preschools, three dependent charter schools and Twin Rivers Adult School.
Twin Rivers serves an 82 square mile area covering the communities of Arden Fair, Del Paso Heights, Dos Rios, Elverta, Foothill Farms, Gardenland, McClellan Park, Natomas, Northgate, North Highlands, North Sacramento, Robla, Rio Linda and Woodlake.
Twin Rivers Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the school site principal, and/or Chief Human Resources Official of Human Resources/Labor Relations (CCR Title 5 and Title IX Officer), Gina Carreon, at 916-566-1736. A copy of TRUSD uniform complaint or TRUSD non-discrimination policy are available upon request.
Accountable for improving student achievement for all students with special attention on improving student achievement of English Learners and Special Education Students; plan, organize, and administer the District's Human Resources programs for an assigned major segment of the District in the areas of recruitment, employment, assignment, and terminations of certificated and classified employees supporting affirmative action goals, and the instructional programs and goals of the District; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel, and provide clear, constructive feedback to improve staff effectiveness.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Persons employed in this position may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below (E). This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or ability associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.
Accountable for improving student achievement for all students, with special attention on improving student achievement of English Learners and Special Education Students, and to effectively implement, continue, or expand practices proven to raise student achievement and eliminate practices that do not. E
Plan and direct a program for recruitment, selection, and assignment of the best-qualified staff that demonstrate the ability and desire to educate (1) each child at a high level, 2) other certificated and classified personnel for a specified instructional area, and (3) assigned departments and functions. E
Work closely with District division and department heads, directors, associate superintendents, and principals in projecting enrollments and in determining staffing ratios and general staffing allocations to provide all students access to high quality options and a variety of activities. E
Manage, develop, and implement personnel procedures related to applications, examinations, eligibility, promotion, demotion, transfer, dismissal, resignation, layoff, reemployment, vacation, leave-of-absence, compensation, licensing, and certification as applicable for both classified and certificated personnel. E
Interpret policies, procedures, and union contracts; mediate disputes as necessary to meet the needs of employees, sites, and departments. E
Participate as a member of the District negotiations team in collective negotiations with representatives from the bargaining units; assist in the development of District collective negotiations contract proposals and responses; act as District spokesperson in collective negotiations with one or more bargaining units as assigned. E
Coordinate the grievance procedures and act as liaison with the legal office concerning legal aspects of grievance procedures and processing. E
Assist in the development and implementation of the District's Fair and Equal Opportunity in Employment Plan. E
Administer the voluntary transfer programs and related programs in accordance with union contracts and ensure that inappropriate assignments are corrected. E
Participate in the overall management of the Human Resources functions to provide timely delivery of high quality services. E
Manage in an effective and timely manner; one or more major personnel functions related to summer school employment, substitute teachers, special education, employee evaluation, contracts, research, personnel handbooks, or other as assigned. E
Attend or chair a variety of results-oriented meetings; represent the District in collaboration/partnerships/task forces with the City, County, human service agencies, institutions of higher education, business/industry, and judicial and law enforcement agencies as assigned. E
Communicate and collaborate with other administrators, District personnel, and contractors to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts, and exchange information. E
Provide counseling to employees regarding their rights, classification, benefits, requirements, retirement, compensation and other related items. E
Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff on a regular basis and provide clear, constructive feedback to improve staff effectiveness; interview and select highly qualified employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination, and disciplinary actions; plan, coordinate, and arrange for appropriate training of staff in support of professional learning. E
Develop, plan and implement a variety of major special projects affecting District-wide personnel programs and activities. E
Visit school sites and classrooms on a regular basis; maintain collaborative relationships; and continue communications with staff, families, students, the community, and employee groups. E
Value risk taking and innovation; perform courageously and ethically to accomplish stated goals.
Perform related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to an advanced degree and three years of classroom experience or experience in pupil personnel services; three years of school site administrative experience preferred.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license; valid California Administrative Services Credential.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF -
Planning, organizing, and directing the functions of Human Resources.
Labor relations and negotiation practices.
Compensation practices and personnel procedures and practices.
Interview and selection techniques and methods.
Credentialing laws.
Legal procedures, terminology, and negotiation processes.
Budget preparation and control.
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Principles and practices of supervising, training, and providing work direction.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
District organization, operations, policies, objectives, and goals.
ABILITY TO:
Negotiate skillfully in difficult situations and strongly promote compromise to satisfy all parties.
Dispense corrective feedback in a manner that inspires accountability among colleagues and direct reports.
Maintain current knowledge of trends in the assigned field.
Provide technical information and assistance to others concerning employment policies and personnel transactions.
Manage labor contracts and labor relations.
Work independently with little direction and many interruptions.
Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
Learn new or updated computer systems/programs to apply to current work.
Plan, prioritize, and organize work to meet schedules and time lines.
Read, interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Provide leadership, supervise, train, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
Communicate, understand, and follow both oral and written directions effectively.
Use student achievement data to develop student-centered goals for improving learning and teaching in classrooms to eliminate the achievement gap.
Establish and maintain cooperative, effective, collaborative working relationships with a diverse range of people.
Demonstrate loyalty and high ethical standards.
Manage change and design an effective system of reporting progress and monitoring results.
Focus and appropriately allocate resources toward identified goals.
Think outside the box and develop new methods or solutions inspiring others to reach a common goal.
Communicate using patience and courtesy in a manner that reflects positively on the organizational unit.
Actively participate in meeting District goals and outcomes.
Apply integrity and trust in all situations.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Credential Copy (valid CA Administrative Services Credential )
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Twin Rivers Unified School District is the 27th largest school district in California by enrollment, according to the California Department of Education. We serve approximately 25,000 students who come from families that speak 46 languages.
Our district includes four comprehensive high schools, five middle schools and 29 elementary schools. Twin Rivers also offers families the option of two alternative high schools, two special education centers, an independent learning center, a community day school, an opportunity school, preschools, three dependent charter schools and Twin Rivers Adult School.
Twin Rivers serves an 82 square mile area covering the communities of Arden Fair, Del Paso Heights, Dos Rios, Elverta, Foothill Farms, Gardenland, McClellan Park, Natomas, Northgate, North Highlands, North Sacramento, Robla, Rio Linda and Woodlake.
Twin Rivers Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the school site principal, and/or Chief Human Resources Official of Human Resources/Labor Relations (CCR Title 5 and Title IX Officer), Gina Carreon, at 916-566-1736. A copy of TRUSD uniform complaint or TRUSD non-discrimination policy are available upon request.