Director of Talent Management [Salary Range: $140,000 - $155,000]

Position Type:
Administration/Director of Talent Management

Date Posted:
6/13/2024

Location:
Central Office

Closing Date:
06/26/2024
WORKFORCE DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

The Newington Public Schools is dedicated to recruiting, hiring, growing and retaining a culturally diverse workforce that represents the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our community - to challenge student achievement and realize equity for all in our schools. To achieve this, we value and strive for the highest levels of:

• Family and Community Engagement;
• Culturally Relevant Organizational Practices;
• School Climate;
• Student-Centered Learning;
• Diverse Staff of Excellent Educators
• Equitable Student Access; and
• Fiscal Equity

We are interested in candidates who are passionate around these values; candidates who represent the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our community; and candidates who will engage fully in our continuous improvement efforts to achieve equity for all.

The Newington Public Schools is searching for a mission-driven, equity-focused Director of Talent Management who can provide exceptional leadership and become an integral member of our progressive team environment. The successful individual will lead, develop and implement talent management programs that attract, develop and retain top talent that is representative of our multicultural, diverse student and community demographics.

Our team is passionate about equity, growth, innovation and collaboration. We are constantly striving to improve and better ourselves so that we can better support our students, families and staff. If you have a growth mindset and you thrive in a high demand work environment, you are probably a great fit for our team! [See the job description below.]

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Director of Talent Management is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the district's efforts to recruit, retain, and support highly qualified employees. Specifically, the Director of Talent Management will be expected to develop an effective talent management system, providing leadership and support to the following areas: recruitment and selection; placement and onboarding; support, development and evaluation; compensation; and succession planning.

The Director of Talent Management reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Schools.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position.

• Supports recruitment, hiring and retention efforts to ensure a diverse and highly skilled workforce.
• Coordinates the hiring process for certified employees with building and department administrators.
• Provides leadership, guidance and coaching to building-level administration and staff.
• Helps to ensure equity in the classroom by facilitating the design and implementation of professional learning to teachers, coaches and leaders that impacts student success
• Oversees the new educator induction program, and ongoing onboarding efforts, to support and acclimate teachers who are new to Newington Public Schools.
• Serves as the District Facilitator for Connecticut's TEAM program and oversees all aspects of the TEAM process.
• Chairs the district's Professional Development and Evaluation Committee (PDEC)
• Collaboratively works with the Assistant Superintendent of Schools to develop and oversee a comprehensive employee evaluation system for all employees that is designed to track performance and support continued growth.
• Develops performance standards and performance evaluation processes (including individual development plans) to support teachers and cultivate future school leaders.
• Oversees all district efforts to collect and analyze data on all certified employees relating to effective teaching standards.
• Designs and/or supports implementation of intervention programs aimed at building capacity by providing staff with the necessary knowledge, skills and behavior characteristics in line with the district mission and goals and generation of impact analysis reports for management action.
• Oversees district efforts to manage employee performance management systems.
• Supports development and implementation of programs designed to differentiate supervision according to employee needs.
• Coordinates performance appraisal programs and generates the reports for management action.
• Works collaboratively with the Curriculum and Instruction Office to plan, monitor, and evaluate staff training and development programs to establish the Newington Public Schools as a learning organization.
• Oversees the professional learning management system and final approval of district funds for professional learning opportunities.
• Collects, analyzes and shares evaluation assessment information for state reports and within the district.
• Administers substitute and temporary employee programs.
• Supervises assigned personnel, conducts annual performance appraisals, and makes recommendations for appropriate employment actions.
• Assists in the preparation for collective bargaining negotiations.
• Keeps current with all research related to talent management and provides regular updates to the Assistant Superintendent of Schools about trends.
• Develops, implements, and reviews human capital development policies, strategies and systems to ensure that the Newington Public Schools has optimal competencies and capabilities.
• Maintains a high level of visibility in the district's schools.
• Performs administrative responsibilities associated with staff leaves and FMLA.
• Consults and supports Title IX, Bullying & Harassment investigations.
• Provides oversight of the Adult Education Learning Program.
• Attends and presents at Board of Education meetings as requested.
• Facilitates and/or participates on district-wide committees as appropriate.
• Performs additional tasks and duties delegated by the Superintendent or designee.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Sets high standards of performance for self and others.
• Exhibits confidence and commitment to the vision and mission of the district.
• Excellent organizational, timeliness and adaptation skills, verbal and written communication skills, and human relations skills.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities, unexpected circumstances, and sudden changes in work assignments.
• Receptive to constructive criticism with self-discipline to implement recommendations for improvement.
• Compares, interprets, analyzes and generates data and applies basic principles of statistics.
• Listens and communicates effectively in order to gather, convey or exchange information, including giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants.
• Responds appropriately to inquiries or complaints.
• Uses tact and courtesy when working and dealing with the community.
• Reads, comprehends, and prepares various kinds of communication and information including emails, correspondence, reports, articles, proposals, contracts, policies, charts, spreadsheets, curriculum documents, staff development plans, educational forms and data.
• Writes using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
• Speaks before groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence.
• Prepares and delivers presentations on educational initiatives and reform to appropriate groups and stakeholders.
• Applies principles of logical, critical, creative or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Deals with abstract and concrete variables.
• Interprets and carries out oral and/or written instructions.
• Demonstrates continued professional curiosity and growth.
• Communicates effectively and efficiently in a variety of settings, using appropriate terminology including by telephone and email.
• Carries out duties and responsibilities (both personal and professional) with credibility and integrity.
• Provides support and assistance to seven schools in the district.
• Remains abreast of developments and innovations in the field by reading current literature and attending professional development activities.
• Interprets the district's program to lay and professional groups.
• Keeps community, professional and school staff informed on the various aspects of the school system.
• Constantly monitors a high level of awareness of current research, practice, laws and precedent in the personnel area.
• Attends and presents at Board of Education meetings as requested.
• Facilitates and/or participates on district-wide committees as appropriate.
• Performs additional tasks and duties delegated by the Superintendent or designee.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Requires thorough knowledge of concepts and principles of human capital development.
• Requires knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to instructional programs.
• Requires knowledge of school administration and public relations.
• Requires knowledge of national, state and local educational goals and objectives.
• Requires knowledge of word processing, database, and spreadsheet software applications.
• Requires strong oral and written communication skills.
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills.
• Develops and motivates staff.
• Deals effectively with staff and the public.
• Acquires a working knowledge of the functions and responsibilities of the school district.
• Applies principles of office administration to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables, where only limited standardization exists.
• Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form.
• Composes clear and correct letters and reports.
• Processes paperwork accurately and efficiently.
• Establishes and maintains complex files and record systems.
• Efficiently schedules and coordinates meetings and events.
• Relates positively to those contacted.
• Uses computer equipment and related software programs.
• Compiles data as requested.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of information as necessary.
• Works effectively with other employees, elected officials and the general public in person and via the telephone.
• Communicates clearly, both verbally and in written form.
• Learns new products and technologies as they become available.

REQUIRED PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Ability to meet the requirements of working in a standard office and/or school building environments.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The skills and knowledge required would generally be acquired with graduation from an accredited college with an advanced level degree, Masters or beyond with course work in Educational Administration and, a minimum of ten (10) years' experience in education, and five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative work; and any combination of training and experience which provides a demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the position.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:

Connecticut State Department of Education Certification required:

• Intermediate Administrator & Supervisor (092)

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.