Director of Human Resources

Position Type:
Administration/Director

Date Posted:
6/5/2024

Location:
District

Date Available:
08/01/2024

Closing Date:
UNTIL FILLEDTitle: DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Reports to: Superintendent

Description: Direct and organize certificated/licensed and classified personnel recruitment and hiring; provide in-service training and staff development for certificated/licensed and classified personnel in conjunction with the Director of Business Services and the Director of Curriculum; direct the district's Local Professional Development; manage the teamwork between the associations (TEA & TSSA) and the administration and Board of Education through negotiations and day-to-day interactions, including disciplinary matters.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least five years of administrative experience.
• Superintendent's License.
• Trained in ALICE school safety process.
• Certified OPES/OTES evaluator
• Documented evidence of a clear criminal record (FBI and BCI).
• Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Ensure safety of students.
• Participate as an active member of the management team.
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy.
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., personnel information.
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents.
• Assists the Superintendent in managing social media.
• Promote good public relations.
• Assist the Superintendent in a staff and community public relations program.
• Supervise all certified/licensed staff.
• Supervise all classified staff.
• Interview and perform background checks on candidates for vacancies.
• Assist the Superintendent and Treasurer/CFO in preparing the annual budget.
• Assist with the assimilation of information necessary to complete local, state and federal reports.
• Assist with policy manual and related document updates annually or as required.
• Assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of staff development programs.
• Observe and monitor the progress of all staff members new to the district.
• Plan appropriate orientation programs for new staff members.
• Assist the Superintendent in the implementation of the district's strategic plan.
• Attend Board of Education meetings and prepare and present reports for the Board as requested by the Superintendent.
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., Board of Education Executive Session discussions, personnel information, negotiations information, and drug testing information.
• Work with the Superintendent in the recruitment, selection for recommendation, and evaluation of administrative, certificated and classified personnel.
• Coordinate and monitor the acquisition and renewal of ODE pupil activity permits.
• Oversees EMIS.
• Administer employee/substitute use (AESOP).
• Coordinate and direct the substitute teacher program.
• Serve as the Superintendent's Designee for suspension appeal hearings/complaints.
• Act as liaison with social, professional, civic, volunteer and other community agencies and groups having interest in the schools as directed by the Superintendent.
• Assist in labor negotiations.
• Administer the TEA/teachers and TSSA/classified negotiated agreements.
• Serve on and, if needed, lead the LPDC, Master Teacher Committee, and District Labor Management Relations Committees.
• Administer FMLA and other leaves of absence.
• Administer employee benefit programs.
• Serve as a role model for students.
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner.
• Implement technology to increase the District's efficiency
• Address concerns of student residency and truancy, if needed.
• Oversees the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Oversees student registration.
• Oversees and evaluates student attendance procedures (HB410).
• Serves as the District's Anti-Harassment Grievance Officer.
• Serves as the District's 504/ADA Compliance Officer.
• Serves as the District's Civil Rights Coordinator.
• Assume the duties of the Superintendent in his/her absence, if so assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The following characteristics and physical skills are essential for the successful performance of assigned duties.

• Demonstrates professionalism and maintains a positive work attitude.
• Articulates a clear vision and provides leadership to advance the change process.
• Delivers a positive work environment and engenders staff enthusiasm.
• Skillfully manages individual, group and organizational interactions.
• Effectively uses verbal, nonverbal, writing, and listening skills.
• Completes detailed paperwork accurately.
• Organizes tasks and manages time effectively.
• Ability to work effectively with others and independently.
• Ability to generate correspondence independently.
• Interprets information accurately and initiates effective responses.
• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Travels to meetings and work assignments.

Working Conditions:
Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.

• Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Potential for interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes.
• Potential for exposure to danger in emergency situations (fire, intruder, etc.)
• Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Duties may require prolonged use of a computer keyboard and monitor.
• Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Frequent weekend/evening/summer work.
• Frequent requirement to travel throughout the District.

Performance Evaluation:
Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Twinsburg City
School District Board of Education.

The Twinsburg City School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.