Washington Unified School District

Job Description

Board Approved:  May 28, 2009

Position Title:  Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Directly Responsible To:  District Superintendent

Supervises over:  management, professional, technical, and clerical staff

Basic Function:  

To plan, direct, manage and oversee all activities and operations related to human resources, including recruitment and selection, record keeping, counseling, policy development, and employee relations involving contract negotiations and contract management; to coordinate assigned activities with other departments and each school site; and to provide responsible and complex administrative support to the Superintendent.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct, manage, and oversee all activities and operations related to human resources, including recruitment and selection, record keeping, counseling, personnel evaluations, and employee relations involving union contract negotiations and contract management; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, and priorities related to human resource needs; coordinate with school administrators and other staff.
• Establish, within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of human resource services; allocate resources accordingly.
• Plan, direct and coordinate all activities related to human resources; assign projects and areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work method and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Participate in the development and administration of the budget; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
• Assume responsibility for and serve as Affirmative Action officer; investigate discrimination or harassment allegations; make appropriate recommendations.
• Explain, justify and defend programs, policies, and activities related to human resources; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
• Represent the District to the Board and outside agencies on matters related to human resources; draft and interpret Board policies, education code and related laws; recommend human resource actions to the Board.
• Provide staff assistance to the Superintendent; participate on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay aware of changes and new developments in human resource management and education administration.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive parent and community inquiries and complaints.
• Develop, implement, and update District Emergency Plan.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge Of:

• Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive human resource management program.
• Complex principles and practice of human resource management.
• Education code requirements related to human resources.
• Employee relations and contract negotiation techniques.
• Management skills to analyze programs, policies and operational needs.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff.
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
• Delegate authority and responsibility.

Ability To:

• Lead and direct the operations, services and activities related to human resources.
• Identify and respond to employee and Board issues, concerns and needs.
• Develop and administer department goals, objectives, and procedures.
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Physical Ability To:

• Move hands and fingers to operate equipment, a computer keyboard, and manipulate paper.
• Hear and speak to make presentations and to exchange information in person and/or on the telephone.
• See to read a variety of materials, to prepare documents and reports, and to observe students.
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Work at a desk, conference table, small student classroom table, or in meetings in various configurations.
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Kneel, bend at the waist, and reach overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally
• Maintain mental capacity to make sound decisions and demonstrate intellectual capabilities.
• Lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Education and Experience Required:

• Master’s Degree plus experience managing school personnel
• Experience with the evaluation of certificated and classified staff
• Three years of successful administrative human resources experience desired

Licenses and other Requirements:

• California Administrative Credential

Working Conditions:

Environment:  Office environment