Director of Human Resources and Professional Learning

POSITION: Director of Human Resources and Professional Learning

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university in Education, Professional/Organizational Development, or a closely related field required.
• Alabama State Certification in Educational Leadership or Administrative Leadership preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of successful experience as a school leader or in organizational development and training development (e.g., Principal, Assistant Principal, Organizational Learning and Development) preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of school and school district operations and procedures.
• Knowledge of current trends and related laws and regulations in educational reform, management, and information technologies.
• Ability to compile and analyze data, interpret the laws, policies, and regulations pertaining to the work.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Effective oral and written communication.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Acts as an advisor to administrators, managers, and supervisors on issues related to employee discipline and employment for the purpose of ensuring consistent application of policy.
• Administers a wide variety of personnel policies and programs (e.g., orientation, contracts, compensation schedule, etc.) for the purpose of conforming to district policies, relevant laws, contracts, and agreements.
• Assists the Superintendent and staff in the selection of new administrators and/or the transfer of existing administrators for the purpose of ensuring positions are filled by the individual who best meets the needs of the district.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop key strategies, vision, and standard operating procedures for the human resources and professional department for classified and certified employees.
• Develop, implement, and monitor employee performance appraisal systems, including Professional Development Plans for employees throughout the district.
• Work closely with the Curriculum and Instruction team in developing quality and aligned professional development programs for instructional staff that support educator effectiveness and student achievement in all grades and content areas.
• Manages student teacher program including the cultivation of relationships with teacher preparation programs, pairing of all student teachers with effective teachers and coordination with the recruitment and staffing team for early hiring of successful student teachers.
• Manage and development leadership initiatives including New Principal Mentors, National Board certification, District Teacher of the Year, New Teacher Orientation, etc..
• Provide data driven recommendations to strengthen professional development of all segments of employees.
• Develops professional learning support structures, including ongoing sessions on professional learning design and facilitation, design laboratories, and consultancy.
• Plan, lead, and facilitate a variety of professional learning experiences for personnel throughout the district as needed.
• Helps manage the analysis and presentation of data and progress of data-driven initiatives for the senior leadership team and external audiences; communicates progress to key stakeholder groups; and incorporates their input.
• Keep abreast of national, state, and local educational issue and trends as it relates professional development.
• Prepares and presents reports for board agenda items and possibly to the Macon County School Board of Education, the Superintendent, and other groups for the purpose of gaining required approvals, providing progress updates, and advising of other relevant Information.
• Manage the PowerSchool PD evaluation platform for all employees.
• Develop, direct, and evaluate new teacher induction programs.
• Use current technology for instruction and management purposes.
• Help with recruiting and hiring practices, from job description development through onboarding and offboarding, to ensure smooth transitions.
• Ensure that Macon County Schools core values and mission are woven into trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.