Director Of Human Resources

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Joliet , IL 60432

Posted 1 week ago

POSITION: Director of Human Resources
POSITION GUIDE: Certified Personnel
Twelve (12) Month
Non-Bargaining
Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Labor Relations; will assist with planning, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining the District-wide evaluation program, as well as assisting in the absentee monitoring, hiring process, and recruitment of high-quality educators.

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Labor Relations

RELATES TO: Central Staff Administration
Directors
Program Coordinators
Principals
Assistant Principals
Classroom Teachers

SUPERVISES INDIRECTLY: Administrative Secretary
Personnel Clerk
Receptionist
Fingerprint Technician
Secretary
Substitute Teachers
Substitute Support Staff

QUALIFICATIONS:
M.A. or M.S. in Education
Valid State of Illinois Professional Educator License with General Administrative or Principal Endorsement
Qualified teacher and principal evaluator
Five or more years of successful administrative experience
Five or more years of successful teaching experience
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Danielson Framework
Demonstrated knowledge of teacher and administrative evaluation requirements
Experience with contract management, contract negotiations, and contract interpretation including establishing positive relationship with labor groups required.
Such alternatives as the Board of School Inspectors may find appropriate and acceptable.

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties performed by the individual holding this position may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Attends professional growth sessions for the purpose of keeping his/her professional human resource knowledge current with changing laws and regulations.
Participates in regional and national human resource organizations.
Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g., reports, memos, letters, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
Chairs committees, as needed (i.e. recruitment, hiring, evaluation, etc.).
Assists with the process of maintaining accurate staffing, ensuring that District objectives are met.
Maintains, monitors, and oversees human resource systems and processes.
Reviews job descriptions and ensures they are updated regularly to reflect current job responsibilities.
Creates flowcharts, timelines, and data management tools for all personnel procedures.
Updates Administrative Handbook with accurate documents.
Assists with the hiring process for all certificated and/or classified district employees, in cooperation with the administrators/supervisors for the purpose of assuring consistency in the district and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and contractual provisions (i.e. endorsements, licensure requirements, etc.).
Assists with the onboarding process of all new employees.
Works with administrative and Human Resources staff to ensure the district meets compliance requirements, including but not limited to, ensuring all licenses and endorsements are up to date and recorded properly.
Assists in screening and selecting qualified substitutes and maintains an accurate account of district substitutes.
Organizes training programs for substitute teachers.
Assists with the facilitation of exit interviews and compiles data for analysis.
Establishes partnerships with universities and colleges to recruit and promote educational needs.
Coordinates performance assessment of all employees, advises supervisors, oversees process for tracking notification and receipt of evaluation/probation paperwork, works with appropriate personnel in the development/revision of evaluation procedures and related forms.
Provides leadership, supervision, and training in developing and completing staff evaluations.
Ensures compliance with the requirements of PERA and the District evaluation processes.
Reviews work regularly to establish inter-rater reliability of evaluations.
Oversees the compilation of the Honorable Dismissal list as required by Senate Bill 7 list.
Works with Administrators/Cabinet members on employee relations issues including investigations of alleged misconduct and other personnel issues.
Displays the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school.
Protects confidentiality of records and information about staff, and uses discretion when sharing any such information within legal confines.
Ensures compliance and reporting with equal employment opportunity laws.
Assumes any and all responsibilities as directed by the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Labor Relations.
Performs such other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Superintendent.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Strong communication, public relation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.
Ability to compose correspondence, reports, presentations and/or other required written materials.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
Displays courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to perform basic math using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals consistent with the duties of this position.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to understand information in human resource management, including legal documents.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret a variety of instructions and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to identify and define problem(s), collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
Promotes a harassment-free environment.
Ability to lead other administrators.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork.
Ability to learn and utilize office equipment, computers, and software especially as systems are updated.
Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
Extensive knowledge of and ability to perform duties in compliance with all District, Board, State and Federal laws, methods, requirements, policies, procedures, and activities pertinent to the duties of this position.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate files and records.
Ability to meet strict deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters when performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Employee experiences constant interruptions and inflexible deadlines. The noise level in this environment is quiet to moderate.

Duties are performed primarily indoors and occasionally outdoors. In-district and out-of-town travel required as necessary for training and/or to carry out duties and responsibilities.


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