INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: Director of Human Resources & Communications at Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District

IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.

Application Deadline

7/1/2020 10:00 AM Pacific

Date Posted

6/24/2020

Contact

Human Resources Department

Number of Openings

Add'l Salary Info

$55,365.00-$64,766.00 DOE

Length of Work Year

260

Employment Type

Full Time

About the Employer

The Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District crosses two counties, Mendocino and Humboldt, in the heart of the redwoods, extending from remote, mountain areas, to the Eel and Mattole River valleys, to Kings Range and out to the Lost Coast of the Pacific Ocean. The school district encompasses an area of approximately 773 square miles. Employment in Southern Humboldt and Northern Mendocino counties includes tourism, commercial fishing, timber, agriculture, ranching, the school district, the community hospital, and state agencies. The Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District unified in 1948, combining nineteen separate school districts. Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District is committed to educational excellence through a comprehensive program that promotes the success of all students by empowering them with the skills and attitudes necessary to be confident and engaged citizens of a changing world. The District is currently comprised of Redway Elementary School (K-6), Whitethorn Elementary School (K-6), Casterlin Elementary School (K-8), Miranda Junior High School (7-8), Casterlin High School (9-12) and South Fork High School (9-12), and an alternative educational program, Osprey Learning Center, which includes a K-12 Independent Study program and a Continuation High School. Our current enrollment is approximately 700 students. Our Mission and Vision Statements: The vision of Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District is to equip every student to become well-rounded, confident citizens who embrace life-long learning while pursuing their chosen pathway and improving their communities. In partnership with students and families, the mission of Southern Humboldt’s dedicated and caring staff is to create experiences that challenge and empower every student to develop valuable knowledge, social skills, and community commitment. Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with Federal civil rights law, civil rights regulations and policies, the Southern Humboldt Unified School District, its offices, and employees, are prohibited from discriminating based on age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, nationality, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perc

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Superintendent/Asst. Superintendent, performs a broad array of personnel management functions for the District; supervises confidential District Office support staff; processes and maintains various legal documents, records, correspondence and communications and assists the Superintendent(s) in oversight of the District Office. Coordinates personnel matters including recruitment and hiring processes. Acts as the District Credential Analyst assuring compliance with California Commission on Teacher Credentialing regulations as set forth in California Education Code. Coordinates and participates in the processing of all District payrolls and payroll taxes. Acts as the Lead Assignment Monitor for CalSAAS and liaison to HCOE. Provides information on credentialing and job application assistance upon request. Organizes and participates in District Office communications, employment interviews and acts as the Superintendent(s) designee in District personnel and HR related matters. Serves on the District Negotiating Team and researches information for collective bargaining and Board policy development. Acts as a liaison for legal services to advise the Superintendent/Asst. Supt and Board in all matters of Human Resource, Communications, Payroll and Business Administrating.

Requirements / Qualifications

Demonstrated completion of at least a two (2) year college program which resulted in an Associate’s Degree or equivalent, with an emphasis in public administration or a closely related field; Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; Additional equivalent experience may be substituted for college education year for year. Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in a public school or similar agency; Additional, progressively responsible experience in a human resources or school setting may substitute for formal education.

Southern Humboldt is inviting qualified internal applicants to apply for the open position of Director of Human Resources & Communications Please submit EdJoin application Personal letter of interest with personal qualifications for this position

Comments and Other Information

Must be fingerprinted and a satisfactory Department of Justice records check must be received by theDistrict Office, prior to employment;
TB testing will be required upon employment;
May be required to obtain first aid and CPR certificates within the first 6-12 months of employment;
May be required to drive and travel for work, requiring a current California driver license.