Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

The School District of Clayton is seeking an Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources beginning July 1, 2019. The Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources provides leadership for human resource activities to ensure high quality staffing and retention of District personnel. The position is responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of human resource programs to include professional and support staffing, wage and salary administration, leave administration, performance appraisal, employee relations, and implementation of Board of Education policies in the area of human resources.

The successful candidate will:

Employment

Manage the recruitment and selection of teaching staff, administrators, office, and maintenance employees, maintaining open relationships with schools and institutions that provide applicants

Develop and implement a screening and selection process for all employees

Work with principals and central office administrators to project staffing needs and develop staffing plans

Ensure all teachers are highly qualified

Collaborate with the Superintendent and principals in renewal, non-renewal, and tenure decisions

Assist principals and supervisory personnel in conducting due-process procedures

Direct and monitor employee performance appraisals and ensure principals and supervisors have proper training

Provide information to teachers about teacher certification

Oversee the part-time temporary employment

Manage substitute teachers

Oversee the District volunteer program

Professional Learning

Work collaboratively in the planning and facilitating of new staff orientation and on-going support activities, including the mentor program

Collaboratively works with Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning to plan professional learning for faculty

Organize support staff professional development, including ongoing technology training for support staff

Train and support District volunteers

Compensation and Benefits

Maintain salary market data based on market comparisons

Analyze wage and salary data and recommend effective compensation plans

Along with the Chief Financial Officer, serve as the District's representative in salary discussions

Administer leave benefit programs and monitor employee attendance

Administer the teacher salary schedule and service records

Oversee compliance with federal wage and overtime laws and ensure proper timekeeping for nonexempt personnel

Develop and implement procedures for salary administration and placement of new hires

Employee Relations

Promote collegiality, teamwork, and collaborative decision making among staff

Implement procedures to ensure that employees are informed of personnel policies, procedures, and programs that affect them

Serve as the chairperson for the Professional Relations Committee

Provide guidance and counsel in employee relation matters

Monitor employee retention and turnover through analysis of data

Provide input in the development of Board and District policies and procedures, including federal and state mandates relating to employment

Advocate and provide professional learning opportunities to stakeholders as related to the job functions of this position

Budget/Records

Ensure programs are cost effective

Develop and monitor annual budgets for the department

Supervise personnel records management

Develop and maintain systems for retrieval of information in support of all programs

Compile, maintain, file and secure all physical and electronic reports, records, and other required documents

Human Resources Department

Hire, organize, and direct the work activities of the department staff

Evaluate job performance of department staff to ensure effectiveness

Provide training and development for department staff

Ensure department operations contribute to the attainment of District goals and objectives

Other

Collaborate with the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, and the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services to provide direction to the District Leadership Council in developing PK-12 improvement processes that are congruent with one another and aligned to District goals

Attend board meetings regularly and make presentations to the Board of Education

Serve as District liaison and is actively involved in human resource organizations at the regional, state, and national levels

Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by the Superintendent

Education: Master's Degree required. Doctorate preferred.

Certification: Missouri Administrative Certification required.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years administrative or supervisory job-related experience in public or private section organizations required. Experience in a PK-12 school setting strongly preferred.

Compensation: District provides its staff with competitive pay.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package http://www.claytonschools.net/Page/15975

FLSA Status: Exempt.

Work Calendar: 260 day calendar http://www.clayton.k12.mo.us/page/648 .

Please understand that in order to be considered as a candidate you must complete all steps in the application process.These steps include completing the online application; uploading your cover letter, resume, and transcripts; and listing three current references.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the School District of Clayton not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment practices as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Full Non-Discrimination Disclosure http://www.claytonschools.net/Page/10909


Primary Location: Administrative Center
Salary Range: Per Year
Shift Type: Full-Time

Job Contact Information
Name: NIcole Birkmann
Title: Human Resources Specialist
Phone: 314-854-6032
Email: nicolebirkmann@claytonschools.net