Director of Secondary Human Resources

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools

Director of Secondary Human Resources

LOCATION: Central Office
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Cover Letter & Resume Must Be Attached to Application

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 21,000 students and 60+ different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings. 

With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 51% Hispanic, 27% African American, 11% White, and 7% Asian. To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees including more than 1,600 teachers. 

JOB GOAL: The Director of Secondary Human Resources position directs, organizes and supervises the designated human resource programs including all secondary building personnel. Supervises associated human resources personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Director of Secondary Human Resources performs the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Assists in managing the human resource department in conformity with the policies and procedures of the Board of Education, federal, state and local laws, regulations and mandates.

• Assists in communicating District goals, objectives, policies and procedures to staff members, vendors and the community.

• Assists in developing and supporting attainment of department goals with staff members.

• Assists in promoting and supporting collaboration amongst all district and department staff members serving as a resource for related human resource functions.

• Supports implementation of the District’s Strategic Plan, including recruiting and developing a diverse workforce.

• Assists in interpreting and implementing employee contracts and agreements.

• Collaborates with district administrators to assess all building personnel.

• Collaborates with building and district administrators in determining the assignments of all building personnel maintaining staffing levels in accordance with district resources.

• Assists in establishing a recruitment program to attract and maintain highly qualified personnel.

• Monitors the application process for all building personnel and makes hiring recommendations including the appropriate salary schedule placement in accordance with training and experience.

• Manages staff transfers and reassignment procedures for all building personnel members.

• Is responsible for monitoring the teacher appraisal systems and performance plans and all building personnel evaluation plans.

• Collaborates with the Associate Superintendent of Human Resources, assists and advises administrators in the resolution of complaints and employee disciplinary matters.

• Collaborates with the Leadership and Learning Department and the Director of Professional Workforce Development in conjunction with the Professional Development Council to ensure compliance license requirements through the Districts Professional Development Plan.

• Assists in supervising the notification of professional staff members concerning licensure requirements.

• Follows the district employment process when selecting and assigning candidates to department positions.

• Establishes high expectations for staff performance and evaluates personnel in compliance with district policy and procedures.

• Attends, participates and/or coordinates, when appropriate, department, district, local and state meetings.

• Assists in developing and implementing training for all district administrators in human resource functions including but not limited to hiring practices, investigations, harassment, evaluation and discipline.

• Demonstrates commitment for professional development including organizing, participating in and supporting department professional development activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university.

• Must hold a building level Kansas Administrator License.

• District level Kansas Administrator License is preferred.

• Master’s degree required.

• Previous successful experience as a building administrator is required.

• Demonstrates ability to implement best practice and the motivation to set and achieve high performance levels.

• Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.

• Successful experience in Human Resource management or educational administration is required.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of public-school education and related human resource services including teacher licensure, staffing, and scheduling and ability to apply them to the needs of the district.

• Ability to direct and supervise others and develop effective working relationships with the staff, vendors, and community.

• Knowledge and ability to utilize appropriate technology including department systems and software to communicate and present information.

• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively both verbally and in written language.

This is not a complete job listing. Please proceed to kckps.org to review the entire job description and complete an application. Attach a cover letter and resume to the application. References must include one current or past supervisor. For further questions contact Cynthia Fulks, Assistant Director of Human Resources at Cynthia.Fulks@kckps.org