Job Title: Personnel Administrator
Department: Certified Personnel
Prepared By: Charles Lowder
Prepared Date: May 15, 2020
Approved By: Dr. T Lamar Goree
Approved Date: May 16, 2020
SKILL RELATED
Louisiana Type A certificate with a parish or city school supervisor's authorization, or Educational Leader 1 or 2 certification, is required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
A master's degree from an accredited college or university is required. Capability equivalent to that normally achieved through five (5) years of progressive professional experience.
SUMMARY
Reports to the Director of Certified Personnel. Administers the parish personnel policies and promotion procedures. Promotes compliance with federal, state, and parish policies on employment and assignment of personnel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Implements the recruitment and staffing of teacher personnel.
• Assists the Chief Human Resource Officer and Director of Certified Personnel in monitoring administrative procedures systemwide to insure that due process is provided to all employees.
• Implements the policies and procedures relative to staffing (recruitment, employment, transfers) of personnel in assigned area.
• Assigns placement of newly employed personnel on approved salary schedules and preparation of contracts.
• Provides assistance to certified personnel with a grievance, certification and other personnel problems.
• Provides assistance to assigned personnel relative to leaves (sabbatical leaves, sick leaves, maternity leaves, leaves without pay and military leaves.)
• Insures that accurate records and reports are maintained.
• Ensures maintenance of personnel records in accordance with federal, state and parish requirements.
• Assists in the maintenance of statistical information.
• Prepares communication explaining programs for which responsible according to established policy.
• Assists in the equitable solution of complaints, concerns and problems in the area of responsibility.
• Confers with employees having personal, educational, or certification problems.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring recommendations, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
A master's degree from an accredited college or university is required. Capability equivalent to that normally achieved through five (5) years of progressive professional experience.
SKILL RELATED
Louisiana Type A certificate with a parish or city school supervisor's authorization, or Educational Leader 1 or 2 certification, is required.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to plan, organize, and oversee the work of assigned personnel.
• Ability to work tactfully, and harmoniously with schools, staff, agencies, parent, and/or the public.
• Physical stamina and emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control.
• Ability to hold records, reports, and conversations in confidence.
• Neat, well groomed, appropriately dressed appearance.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of education.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential 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 frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to CPSB policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.
CHAIN OF SUPERVISION
Director of Certified Personnel
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
260 days