Repost Executive Director of Human Resources

at  Poughkeepsie City School District

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must possess a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university and a New York State School District Administrator (SDA), or School District Leader (SDL) certificate by the time of appointment. Candidates must have a minimum of five (5) years of related management of supervisory experience. Previous responsibilities in public school administration, public school district administration, and experience in diverse organizations required. Candidates with prior administrative experience in an urban school district with a large racially and economically diverse population are preferred and encouraged to apply. Additionally, candidates with a background in human resources are preferred and encouraged to apply.

DUTIES:

The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD.
Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent for Business, the Executive Director of Human Resources will plan, organize, control, and direct the operations, activities, and services of all the functions of the Human Resources Department.The Executive Director of Human Resources will coordinate and direct personnel, resources, communications, and information to meet district needs. The Executive Director of Human Resources will also supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel and will sit on the Superintendent’s cabinet, helping to shape and drive initiatives across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following is indicative of the level and types of activities performed by positions in this title. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not preclude a supervisor from assigning activities not listed which could reasonably be expected to be performed by an employee in this title:

• Builds and implements strategic plans to recruit, hire, and retain high-impact instructional and support personnel, including marketing, partnerships, and talent acquisition events;
• Oversees the development of a strategic recruitment plan that promotes a diverse workplace;
• Directs the planning and implementation of policies and procedures including recruitment, certification, employment, processing, benefits, record maintenance, assignment, evaluation, and dismissal;
• Works collaboratively with the Executive Director of Business on employee benefits and other related programs;
• Serves as the district’s labor relations lead;
• Serves as a member of the district negotiating team;
• Facilitates the teacher observation process outlined in the APPR agreement;
• Evaluates staff in accordance with the district’s performance evaluation system;
• Participates in superintendent’s cabinet meetings to assist in formulation, implementation, and evaluation of appropriate policies and procedures concerning the school district;
• Generates creative solutions to district personnel challenges;
• Prepares recommendations for school board meeting agendas and attends school board meetings;
• Leads and monitors department in progress toward attainment of district strategic goals and objectives;
• Interprets and applies local, state, and/or federal legislation, requirements, and standards to district programs and services;
• Interacts with and seeks advice as needed with District Counsel.