BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION - DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Primary Function:

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for the administration of the day-to-day operation of the Human Resources Office, including school staffing, recruitment for teachers and substitutes, employer/employee relations, evaluation of office personnel, credentialing.  The Director plans, organizes and coordinates all human resources activities for certificated as well as non Personnel Commission duties for the classified employees of the District.

Supervisor:

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Master’s degree required. 

Training in the broad aspects of school administration. 

Professional development in area of personnel practices such as ACSA Personnel Academy recommended.

Demonstrated competence in Certificated and Classified Personnel

Experience:       

Three years successful teaching experience, and

Three years successful site administrative experience required

Human Resources experience preferred

Negotiations experience desirable

Successful experience in areas of conflict resolution

Licenses, Certificates, Credentials, and Other Requirements:       

Valid California Administrative credential authorizing services as an administrator in grades K-12

Valid appropriate teaching credential

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License

EL Authorization, CLAD, BCLAD or Equivalent

Ability to:

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Work collaboratively with employee groups, the public and members of the management team

Interpret and apply directives, policies, laws and negotiated agreements in a variety of situations

Use sound judgment and remain objective in all matters that require complete discretion and sensitivity

Maintain confidentiality and use proper discretion in dealing with confidential matters

Meet pressing timelines and deadlines

Use technology and computer software applications relative to human resources management and administration

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

Understand and be sensitive to those of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Learn, plan, formulate and executive Federal, State, District and departmental policies, procedures and directives, in accordance with assigned duties

Knowledge of and skilled in applying:

Personnel rules and regulations

Principles and practices of personnel administration (grievance process and decision making, teacher evaluation )

State and Federal labor laws

Fair employment practices

Technological personnel tools and systems including but not limited to: MS Word,Excel, QCC, AESOP, Datawise

Contract negotiation and development

Credentialing standards

Examples of Duties

The position includes but is not limited to the following list of representative duties.

Essential Duties:

• Certificated personnel recruitment, selection and assignment based on District needs ensuring compliance with State and Federal certification regulations
• Assist in reference checks for candidates for recommended for hire
• Coordinate the scheduling of candidates for interviews, prepare interview materials for panels and represents the District as needed in the interview and selection process
• Coordinate and supervise the screening, hiring, training, and evaluation of substitute employees
• Coordinate and supervise the employee fingerprinting process and maintenance of records
• Maintain complete and accurate confidential personnel records of all District employees including applications, current certificated and classified employee lists, assignments, salary credential information, required health tests, positions descriptions, evaluation procedures, leaves, accruals and vacation schedules
• Provide professional development to all District administrators regarding the implementation and use of both certificated and classified evaluation instruments; discipline procedures; and investigative documents and summaries
• Provide assistance and counseling to employees related to personnel policies, laws, procedures, practices and programs
• Manage and interpret Contract Bargaining Agreements
• Monitor compliance with personnel issues related to State and Federal guidelines, including NCLB, affirmative action and Americans with Disabilities Act
• Oversee procedures for the evaluation of classified, certificated and management employees
• Assist management in evaluating staff performance and prescribing goals for improvement
• Responsible for verification of credentials and monitoring of assignment of certificated staff for compliance
• Determine appropriate salary placement based on experience and education and contract language
• Review personnel requisitions for approval, accuracy, and data processing
• Coordinate STRS and PERS retirement reporting and review related personnel transitions for accuracy
• Coordinate promotions, transfers and reassignments, terminations and disciplinary actions
• Coordinate District action in cases of employee discipline and dismissal
• Administer and monitor leaves of absence, FMLA, and vacation
• Manage and supervise personnel procedures and departmental staff
• Oversee Employee Recognition and Retirement Recognition events
• Compile and submit County, State and Federal reports and forms, including but not limited to J-90, credential audits
• Submits annual reasonable assurance letters for substitutes and 10 month classified employees in a timely manner
• Provide mandated trainings including, but not limited to sexual harassment policy and prevention, mandated reporting
• Performs other related and specialized duties as may be assigned
• Serve on B-PAR panel

Non-Discrimination in Employment

The Berkeley Unified School District Governing Board prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age marital status, pregnancy physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation at any District site and/or activity.  The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district’s complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.