Personnel Commissioner at Westminster School District
About the Employer
WSD Vision: Leading the way as the premier Pre K-8th grade school district in Orange County, CA by providing exceptional and innovative experiences where all learners thrive. WSD Mission: It is our collective responsibility to educate and empower all students to pursue excellence through a distinctive, rigorous, and engaging academic experience. The Westminster School District, located in West Orange County, operates 17 schools: 13 elementary sites, three middle schools, and one site which provides preschool programs. The District has approximately 1,100 employees. The Westminster School District is recognized for high academic achievement and serves about 8,200 students, grades Preschool-8th. The district offers a broad scope of supplemental instructional programs including two dual immersion programs, GATE academy, music and band, exploratory STEAM/Coding programs, and state-of-the-art science and art facilities. Modern library-media centers, integration of technology, and specialized instruction help provide a well-balanced and rigorous curriculum to support students to become innovative, critical thinkers who readily adapt to a rapidly changing 21st-century environment.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Personnel Commission is a three-member committee established to oversee the district’s “Merit System.” Members are appointed on a rotational basis for three-year terms which expire on December 1 of the third year. The Personnel Commission holds regularly scheduled meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. Special meetings may be called at any time. The Personnel Commission is responsible for the following: • Establishing rules and regulations to govern the District’s Classified Service. • Directing and administering the recruitment process and examinations for the purpose of filling vacancies, or creating employment eligibility lists for the Classified Service. • Determining standards of proficiency to be required for examinations. • Conducting disciplinary/complaint appeal hearings for Classified employees. • Conducting salary surveys and presenting recommendations for Classified salary schedules to the Board of Trustees.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements for Personnel Commissioner Application decisions will be in accordance with Education Code Section 45244, which takes several factors into account; the most important of which is that each Commissioner be a known adherent to the principles of the merit system. “Known adherent” means a person who by the nature of his/her prior public or private service, has given evidence for the support of the concept of employment continuance, promotion, and other related matters, based on merit and fitness. Other requirements are; 1) must be a registered voter and reside within the territorial jurisdiction of the Westminster School District; 2) may not be a member of the Board of Trustees or county board of education; 3) may not be an employee of the District. The candidate should have some knowledge and demonstrated experience in assessing the relative importance of personnel issues, and to make decisions which enhance merit principles.
- Letter of Introduction OR Letter(s) of Recommendation OR Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements for Personnel Commissioner Application decisions will be in accordance with Education Code Section 45244, which takes several factors into account; the most important of which is that each Commissioner be a known adherent to the principles of the merit system. “Known adherent” means a person who by the nature of his/her prior public or private service, has given evidence for the support of the concept of employment continuance, promotion, and other related matters, based on merit and fitness. Other requirements are; 1) must be a registered voter and reside within the territorial jurisdiction of the Westminster School District; 2) may not be a member of the Board of Trustees or county board of education; 3) may not be an employee of the District. The candidate should have some knowledge and demonstrated experience in assessing the relative importance of personnel issues, and to make decisions which enhance merit principles.
- Letter of Introduction OR Letter(s) of Recommendation OR Resume
Comments and Other Information
Candidates passing paper screening will be interviewed by the selection committee (Board of Trustees, CSEA, Personnel Commissioner, and Executive Director, Human Resources. Candidates should anticipate an interview on either August 27, 2025, or August 28, 2025. On September 11, 2025, the Board will announce the person it intends to nominate for appointment. At the October 16, 2025, regular meeting, the Board shall provide a public hearing for the public, employees, and CSEA representatives to express their views. Following the public hearing, the Board may then take action to approve the nominee for submission to the California Superintendent of Public Education.
Comments and Other Information
Candidates passing paper screening will be interviewed by the selection committee (Board of Trustees, CSEA, Personnel Commissioner, and Executive Director, Human Resources. Candidates should anticipate an interview on either August 27, 2025, or August 28, 2025. On September 11, 2025, the Board will announce the person it intends to nominate for appointment. At the October 16, 2025, regular meeting, the Board shall provide a public hearing for the public, employees, and CSEA representatives to express their views. Following the public hearing, the Board may then take action to approve the nominee for submission to the California Superintendent of Public Education.
Application Deadline
8/22/2025 12:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/11/2025
Contact
Michael Kim
7148947311 1160
7148947311 1160
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
$50.00 Monthly
$50.00 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
Participation in Westminster School District health benefit program.
Length of Work Year
11 months
Employment Type
Part Time