Date Available:
07/01/2022 Posting Date: April 4, 2022
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Start date: July 1, 2022
240 days, Probationary Contract
1.0 FTE
Compensation: Salary based on 2021-2022 Adiminstrator Salary Schedule, $120,072-$132,569, plus benefits package
Qualifications:State of Oregon Administrative License or ability to obtain one
Applicant Deadline: Open until filled
JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Human Resources will oversee daily operations of the HR department including administering processes for recruiting, hiring and evaluating the best personnel to facilitate the utilization of the district’s mission and vision. The Director will report to the Executive Director of Human Resources.

ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibilities in school administration and/or personnel/human resources management
• Oregon Administrative License or ability to obtain one
• pHCLE certification or willingness to acquire that certification
• Successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, and/or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to equity and strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Reports to the Executive Director and serves as an advisor on personnel matters
• Works with staff and the insurance adviser in the administration of the employee benefits and worker’s compensation programs, as well as legally required leaves
• Supervises the human resources department to ensure the recruitment, selection, evaluation and training of staff, in cooperation with the administrators and staff
• Directs the recruitment program for licensed staff and classified staff including the coordination of educator job fairs
• Maintains ongoing communication with schools of education and similar institutions likely to prove helpful as sources of personnel, i.e. coordination of student teacher placements and Grow Your Own programs
• Assists instructional coaches with the organization of the New Educator Training Camp and Orientation
• Develops and administers the staff evaluation programs for teachers, administrators and classified personnel
• Organize and serve as the lead for the Evaluation Handbook Committee
• Run evaluation reports, track evaluation due dates and distribute evaluation information to school administrators
• Assists principals in the evaluation of all employees, including the drafting of programs of assistance for improvement
• Coaches and supports principals and assistant principals
• Coordinates the periodic review and revision of existing job descriptions
• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the HR department including department staff evaluations
• Manages employee leave requests
• Collects, reviews and reports exit interview data of personnel leaving the district to the Executive Director and/or superintendent as requested
• Assists in the preparation of the budget

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Contributes to positive staff relations by participation in district-wide staff events

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND/OR ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Skills to manage personnel and programs
• Skills in effective communication, problem solving and decision making
• Skills in interpreting and applying contract provisions
• Knowledge of operations and needs of educational institutions
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established deadlines
• Ability to calm distraught people and mediate disputes
• Abilities to provide direction to others and make independent judgments
• Ability to communicate in both written and verbal form with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to:
  • sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time
  • talk and hear conversations in a potentially noisy environment
  • use precise control of fingers and hand movement, often in a repetitive motion such as keyboarding
  • reach for and handle objects
  • use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting and/or moving up to 50 lbs may also be required upon occasion

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS:

• Maintaining regular and punctual attendance; in case of an absence, district protocol for reporting absences is followed
• Maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding information about students, staff and parents
• Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for the work setting
• Exercising prudent judgement
• Work independently in the performance of routine duties
• Follow all district policies and work procedures
• Participate in required meetings and trainings related to the position
• If employee is bilingual, interpretation, translating documents, and/or communicating orally in the second language may be requested
• Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any education programs, activities or employment. Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.