(1 POSITION)

ASSIGNMENT: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION

SALARY: DIRECTOR II (Salary range based on experience and qualifications)

$148,193-169,837 Annually

(Plus $500 Master’s Degree stipend or $1000 Doctorate Degree stipend)

WORK YEAR: 222 workdays per year

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 BY 5:00 P.M.

ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION DEADLINE.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources the Director of Human Resources is to assist in the management of the District’s Human Resources Division through directing district human resource programs and services; providing advice and information to others; achieving defined objectives by planning, evaluating, developing, implementing, and maintaining services in compliance with established guidelines. The Director of Human Resources is responsible for developing, interpreting, managing and reviewing personnel policies and procedures. The Director of Human Resources assists the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources with negotiations with all employee organizations. The Director of Human Resources is also responsible for effectively coordinating a collaborative process between management and employees which develops working conditions and compensations that maintain an effective and efficient workforce. Performs other administrative tasks as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent. RESPONSIBLE TO: Assistant Superintendent or his/her designee.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists with the evaluation of certificated and classified staff. Support site administrators with employee discipline and parent complaints. district administrators and managers, principals and assistant principals on a variety of human capital related issues (e.g. staffing, discipline, coaching) for the purpose of ensuring that the district is in compliance with federal, state and local laws and policies and that employees are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity and that the District is meeting the goals of the District Action Plan and the Local Control and Accountability Plan. Assists with negotiations for the District; administers a wide variety of personnel policies, processes and employment agreements (e.g. recruitment, selection, hiring, orientation, labor and employment, contract interpretation and management, compensation schedule) for the purpose of conforming to District Policies, relevant laws, contracts and agreements. Directs department operations, the maintenance of services and the implementation of new programs and/or processes for the purpose of providing services including established timeframes and in compliance with related requirements achieving organizational objectives, and ensuring compliance with legal, financial and District requirements. Facilitates meetings, workshops, seminars, etc. (e.g. personnel actions, equal opportunity, regulatory requirements, actions involving outside agencies, inter-district needs) for the purpose of identifying issues, developing recommendations, supporting other staff, and serving as a District representative. Collaborates with internal and external personnel (e.g. other administrators, auditors, public agencies, community members) for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs. Supervises the maintenance of manual and electronic Human Resources personnel documents, files and records (e.g. background information, personnel files, vacancy listings, applicant tracking, substitute acquisition system; HR website, etc.) for the purpose of providing accurate information in compliance with regulatory requirements and established guidelines. Including all matters pertinent to employment, transfer, tenure, retirement, leave, promotion and the like. Manages, monitors, updates, and reviews a variety of personnel processes (e.g. certificated and classified posting process, interview schedules, substitute placement, certified and classified placements, personnel transfers, new employee orientation, departmental procedures, position control, unemployment claims) for the purpose of ensuring efficient processing of applicants and employees in addressing position requirements and complying with licensing, legal and/or administrative requirements. Plans, directs, coordinates and participates in the recruitment of certificated and classified personnel for the District. Screens and processes applications of candidates. Establishes screening committees when appropriate. Maintains an up-to-date application file of prospective candidates for all certificated and classified positions. Consults with administrators on a wide variety of sensitive personnel issues (e.g. hiring, promotions, transfers, medical issues, return to work) for the purpose of assisting in effective decision making and enforcing all relevant policies, procedures and regulations. Maintains close contact with all departments and schools in planning and anticipating certificated and classified personnel needs. Monitors district staffing budgets, departmental budget allocations, expenditures and related financial activities for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, staffing is within guidelines, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed. Assists in the selection of qualified certificated and classified candidates. Develops job descriptions for new staff positions and coordinates the periodic review and revision of existing job descriptions. Assists with interpretation of existing personnel policies and regulations to the staff and makes recommendations concerning the formulating of personnel policies and regulations. Researches information required to manage assignments including reviewing relevant policies, current practices, staffing requirements, and financial resources for the purpose of developing new programs/services; ensuring compliance with legislative requirements; securing general information for planning; and/or responding to requests. Counsels with employees to resolve complaints, difficulties and other matters relative to personnel management and works with supervisors on difficult or sensitive personnel matters. Investigates grievances and/or complaints from employees, parents, or other staff (e.g. conflicts of interest, conduct violations, sexual harassment, pay and/or assignment disputes) for the purpose of reaching resolutions that provide a healthy work environment. Assists with management of personnel litigation resources and cases. Prepares and maintains statistical information on all personnel and submits the necessary federal, state, county and local statistical reports, including a wide variety of complex written materials (e.g. plans, budgets, funding requests, investigative reports, analyses, recommendations, procedures) for the purpose of documenting activities and issues, meeting compliance requirements, providing audit references, making presentations, and/or providing supporting materials for requested actions. Processes recommendations for termination of employment, assembling substantiating information for dismissal of employees and arranging any necessary conferences and hearings. Prepares personnel recommendations for submission to the Assistant Superintendent. Assists with the establishment of an annual personnel directory. Participates in collective bargaining processes for the purpose of assisting district negotiation of labor agreements. Participates in meetings, workshops, job fairs and seminars for the purpose of conveying and gathering information regarding a wide variety of subjects required to carry out their administrative responsibilities. Recommends policies, procedures and/or actions to the Assistant Superintendent for the purpose of providing direction for meeting the district’s strategic goals and objectives. Responds to written and verbal inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources (e.g. staffing, conflicts in policies and regulations, community concerns, parental requests) for the purpose of identifying the relevant issues and recommending or implementing a remediation plan. Takes the lead in all phases of the substitute teaching calling service. Assist the Superintendent in the development, coordination of District and community surveys. Communicates to the Assistant Superintendent on all aspects of personnel matters. Assists with development of the school calendar. Assists with planning and coordinating the annual Management Retreat. Directs and implements the Board Policy Manual Maintenance Program. Supervise the pre-employment, promotional testing, and related professional growth for classified personnel. Supervise the Department of Transportation program for bus drivers. Performs any related duties as required and assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

Knowledge of: Accepted personnel practices related to the recruitment, selection, assignment, and in-service training for employees. The dynamics associated with the collective bargaining process. Legal matters pertaining to personnel laws. Regulations related to credentials. Personnel legislation under consideration.

Skills and Abilities: Plan, organize and coordinate the District Support Services program. Aid in the planning, development, and implementation of budget planning, and expenditure control processes and procedures. Evaluate and analyze complex problems, issues, and concerns, recommend appropriate alternative solutions. Communicate effectively in oral and written form, utilizing a clear communication mode in ensuring understandable and thorough communication. maintain cooperative organizational, public, and educational community relationships. Collect and analyze student and staff data. Ability to comfortably present to others in a group setting.

Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare and deliver professional development. Organize, compile and distribute pertinent assessment data using available technological resources. Organize and actively engage in certificated and classified recruitment programs. Serve as liaison between the school district and college and university teacher placement offices.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate Degree (MA); preferably in Personnel or Educational Administration. Valid California teacher license/certificate/authorization and an appropriate California administrative services credential.

Experience: Minimum of three years successful experience as a school site administrator. Minimum of three of successful experience as a teacher required. Two years’ experience in Personnel Administration for Public Educational Institution.

Knowledge: A basic understanding of the activities and development of an elementary classroom and have the ability to work closely with children and adults.

Ability to: Must have the ability to speak, read, and write in English in a job-related setting. Bilingual skills in Spanish which benefit the district, may be desired.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, teachers, students, parents and general public.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardizations exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Computer Skills: Familiarity with basic computer operation and software including the sending and receiving of e-mail. Ability to learn various computer operations required for the management of student information and in the preparation of reports and presentations.

Other: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program and staff leadership. Ability to plan and implement supervision and staff coaching schedules and appropriately assign tasks to responsible staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with faculty, staff, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication.

Clearances: Required Fingerprinting/Department of Justice and Tuberculosis clearance.

Desirable Qualifications

To perform a job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the job description are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bilingual/Biliterate English/Spanish

Physical /Mental Effort/Work Environment Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. With or without the use of aids: Physical strength to perform the tasks that may be required of a Director II of Human Resources; these physical requirements include:

Physical and mental stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Sufficient physical ability, strength, mobility, stamina to climb, bend, stretch, stand, kneel, walk, stoop, extend legs, and stamina to lift, carry, push or pull objects which weigh 20 pounds. Manual dexterity sufficient to write, use the telephone and business machines. Vision sufficient to read printed materials and computer screens. Sufficient distance and, peripheral vision, and ability to focus. Hearing sufficient to communicate in person and hold telephone conversations. 5. Speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversational distances on the telephone and addressing groups. Physical ability to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend and to reach overhead. Physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment (office, district, school site to site), drive an automobile and to respond to emergency situations. Physical strength sufficient to lift 25 pounds, sufficient mobility to move about the work environment. Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work 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 to quiet. Frequent short and long periods of sitting is typical.

TO APPLY: IN-DISTRICT APPLICANTS need to submit an Interest Form, Resume, Cover Letter, and 3 Reference Letters (reference letter must include signature and not older than 18 months). OUT-OF-DISTRICT APPLICANTS need to complete a Certificated Application, Resume, Cover Letter, and 3 Reference Letters (reference letter must include signature and not older than 18 months). You can obtain an application at www.alisal.org or www.edjoin.org. Please apply at https://www.applitrack.com/alisal/onlineapp/

Required Documents

Certificated Application
Resume
Cover Letter
3 Reference Letters (not older than 18 months)
Copy of Transcripts
Credential Copy (Copy of a valid California Administrative Credential & California Teaching Credential)

If you are completing an online application and you are not able to upload a document please email to maritza.salazar@alisal.org.

SUBMIT TO: ALISAL UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION

ATTN: Maritza Salazar, Administrative Assistant

155 Bardin Road, Salinas, CA 93905

(831)753-5700, ext. 2024 maritza.salazar@alisal.org

NOTE: Alisal Union School District will require proof of U.S. Citizenship, alien registration or authorization to work in the U.S. before an applicant may be appointed to any District position. All appointees will be required to complete a designated form.

Alisal Union School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in all district programs, activities, and employment based on actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or any other legally protected status; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For issues related to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying and Title IX complaints, contact AUSD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Mr. Arturo C. Duran, 155 Bardin Road, Salinas, Ca. Phone (831)753-5700.

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