Senior Director of Human Resources & Student Services Job Pleasanton area,Texas USA,HR/Recruitment

Primary

Purpose:

Responsible for the overall management of the district's human resources and student services functions. Provide leadership and direction for human resources programs including staffing, compensation, employee relations, benefits, performance management, and compliance. Direct student services programs and initiatives related to student discipline, attendance, behavioral supports, student hearings, crisis response, and other student support services. Recommend and implement legally sound and effective programs, policies, practices, and procedures that support employee effectiveness and student success.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's/Master’s degree in human resources, educational administration, or related field

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of selection, training, and supervision of personnel

Knowledge of wage and salary, benefits, and performance appraisal administration

Knowledge of general and education employment law and hearing procedures

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and do word processing

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Excellent public relations, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, the school board, or other organizations

Experience:

5 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management or public school administration; 5 years supervisory experience

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Human Resources Department Management

Assist in implementing plan for addressing HR training needs throughout the school district and develop and plan training programs to meet the established needs. Oversee and implement both on-going and special interest training programs.

Direct the day-to-day operations of the human resources department, including planning, development, coordination, and evaluation of operations and implementing department goals and objectives.

Oversee and coordinate employee performance appraisal system and ensure that supervisors have proper training. Assist supervisors and principals with employee counseling, improvement plans, and due-process procedures, where needed.

Assist with selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of HR staff and make sound recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

Ensure district compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.

Student Services

Provide leadership and oversight for district student discipline, attendance, behavioral support systems, student hearings, and other student services programs.

Oversee student due-process hearings and appeals and provide guidance to campus administrators regarding disciplinary actions and student management issues.

Collaborate with campus and district leaders to develop proactive programs and interventions that support student achievement, attendance, behavior, and school climate.

Analyze student services data and trends to evaluate program effectiveness, identify needs, and support continuous improvement efforts.

Provide training and support to administrators regarding student discipline, school law, hearings, crisis response, and student support services.

Coordinate partnerships with families, community agencies, and governmental entities to support student success and well-being.

Employment

Support efforts to work with principals and other administrators to forecast staffing needs and develop staffing plans. Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies and a screening and selection process for all employees.

Ensure that all teachers are highly qualified and have the appropriate credentials for assignments.

Maintain a system for new…