Position Type:
Administration-Unaffiliated

Date Posted:
9/12/2019

Location:
City Hall

Date Available:
To Be Determined

Closing Date:
09/30/2019

Bridgeport Public SCHOOLS
45 Lyon Terrace
Bridgeport, CT 06604

JOB POSTING

Executive Director, Human Resources

The Executive Director of Human Resources, as part of the district leadership team, occupies a vital role in overseeing human resources management for the Bridgeport Public Schools, in alignment with the District Strategic Plan and in unwavering support of schools in their quest for optimal student achievement. Responsible for providing leadership, strategic and active direction and support in every human resource function to the Bridgeport Public Schools, which consists of 21,000 students, 3000 employees, and 9 bargaining units.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the development of annual Human Capital metrics, which result in attracting and deploying a highly effective, diverse workforce that achieves rigorous student outcomes.
• Initiate state-of-the-art programs and systems to focus on excellence in recruitment, selection, assignment, development, induction, credentialing and performance management of all staff.
• Work closely with the leaders in the academic, finance, legal, technology and support service functions to ensure alignment towards student achievement goals, and other related initiatives.
• Frequently reviews and utilizes metrics related to Human Capital to ensure attainment of goals and quality measures of the workforce;
• Plans, develops, and revises policies in accordance with state legislation for submission to the Board of Education for adoption; maintains policy handbooks.
• Oversees and monitors personnel laws including, but not limited to equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments, and Family Medical Leave Act.
• Participates in collective bargaining agreement negotiations with certified and non-certified bargaining units.
• Researches, organizes and prepares information and represents the school district in fact-findings, arbitration and representation cases, CHRO, grievance hearings and other legal proceedings.
• Conducts preliminary investigations of DCF referrals.
• Serves as the EEO officer for the Bridgeport Public Schools. Conducts preliminary investigations of employee complaints; makes recommendations for solution.
• Organizes training for new hires in the certified and non-certified categories.
• Provides guidance and support to all professional staff in assuring compliance with due process investigation and evaluations.
• Lead the human resources staff in continuous improvement and customer service efforts to ensure best practices.
• At the district level, manages the HR Department to ensure internal cohesiveness and efficient, effective interconnections with all other district departments.
• Supervises the performance of all staff within the department to ensure a service model that focuses on the human capital needs of schools and all work locations.
• Provides guidance and direction to direct reports toward their professional development to ensure and maintain a competent unit.
• Establishes and ensures accountability for work standards and performance.
• Prepares necessary reports for the Superintendent and Board of Education.
• This position reports to the Superintendent and performs other duties that may be assigned by the Superintendent

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in Educational Administration, Human Resources, Business, Labor Relations, Law or a closely related field preferred.
• Extensive (minimum of 3 years) relevant work experience preferred

• Understanding of best practices in human capital management
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with diverse groups
• Ability to work within tight time constraints and under stressful conditions.
• Knowledge of administrative policies and practices
• Knowledge of developments and trends in human capital management.
• Previous experience working in Public Sector Human Resources is highly desirable.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not however, be construed as a complete listings of all duties or as a contract. In all cases, these relationships, functions and their applications are subject to change by the Superintendent.

This is a 12 month Unaffiliated position. The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $140,000

Applications for employment are accepted through the on-line site listed below:
https://www.applitrack.com/bridgeport/onlineapp

It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, mental retardation or learning disability, in any of its educational programs, activities or employment practices .
The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer