Duties
Specific Responsibilities:
- Manage the District's Human Resources department to ensure appropriate compliance of certification requirements of certificated staff and classified support staff.
- Oversee the process of employment separations including the handling of the employment separations, terminations, resignations, unemployment claims and hearings.
- Manage all leave programs including Family Medical Leave Act, Disabilities and Workers Compensation.
- Oversees and conducts all District wide fingerprinting for local and federal law enforcement agencies
- Organizes and oversees all substitute orientations
- Oversees the District's drug screening process
- Provide oversight of the District's Human Resources data and filing system
- Coordinates the District's employee relations functions with classified and certified personnel including the administration of District contracts with Support Personnel Association and the Teacher's Association
- Coordinate and development programs to encourage the growth of the District
- Develop the District staffing allocation for all buildings
- Coordinates the functions of the Human Resources Department and the Substitute office with other departments within the District and provide assistance to all management levels and other personnel
- Maintain business relationships with local, state and national agencies relative to recruitment, personnel management and employee relations
- Monitor and maintain all discourse stemming from the Superintendent's Office and Senior Leadership Cabinet related to District personnel issues, bargaining agreements and federal law
- Brief the Board of Education on issues related to personnel, negotiations and state and federal laws
- Coordinate, attend and manage all all job fairs and related job activities
- Conducts frequent facility walkthroughs of all District facilities
- Conducts exit interviews for all employees
- Provide oversight and acts as a liaison for the District with all colleges, universities, municipalities and external partners related to personnel, job fairs etc.
- Ensure that all services and contract agreements of service providers comply with Illinois and Federal regulations
- Maintain current records of contracts, insurance certificates, licensure and background checks
- Participates and attends Senior Leadership Team
- Establish memberships in relevant professional organizations and participates in professional meetings and conferences in order to keep abreast of educational developments
- Develop media press releases per the Superintendent for local newspapers, TV stations and social media
- Assists with the recruitment, selection and placement eof administrative, certificated and classified personnel
- Maintain a close working relationship with school-based and District-level administrators to ensure information exchange, coordination of efforts and general support for the decision making process
- Acts as the second-in-command when the Superintendent is out of the District
- Attends various evening events in or out of the District as designated by the Superintendent in his/her absence
- Performs other duties assigned by the Superintendent
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Illinois Administrator Certification (Type 75) in Educational Leadership or School Principal
- Master's Degree from an accredited educational institution
- Doctoral Candidate highly desirable
- Experience in public school administration or public School District Administration
- Minimum of five (5) years experience asa building administrator
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of personnel law and litigation
- Background knowledge and experience in School Personnel or related area preferred
Salary/Benefits
Beginning salary at $130,000
Additional Notes
Reports To: Superintendent
Supervises: Secretary and support personnel in his/her department, District Office personnel, Building Principals, Assistant Principals, Teachers and Support Staff
Basic Purpose:
Under the direction of the Superintendent, responsible for the development, implementation, management and maintenance of the District's Human Resources,
Food Service and Custodial departments.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Applicants must apply online at www.phsd144.net and upload your letter of application with resume, high school diploma (GED) or current transcripts (awarded degree), valid Illinois license, certifications, endorsements and three (3) letters of recommendation. Internal applicants must complete transfer at the same site. Questions should be directed to Human Resources, Administration Center, 3015 W. 163rd Street, Markham, IL 60428. Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 conducts pre-employment drug tests and background checks.
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
https://www.applitrack.com/phsd144/OnlineApp/default.aspx