Job Description

FOSTORIA CITY SCHOOLS

Fostoria, Ohio

 

CERTIFICATED VACANCY NOTICE

 

       Posting Dates

                                                                                                                   April 19, 2022 until filled

 Position: Director of Human Resources and Community Relations

 

 Job Objectives:             Coordinate the district’s internal and external communications, and human resources functions outlined below.  Promotes an understanding of the district’s programs, services, and goals. Responsible for the development of human resources planning and development strategies which will optimize human assets; provides expertise in all areas of human resource management associated with issues concerning administrative, certificated, and classified personnel within the district.

 

Minimum Qualifications: Administrative experience preferred, education and/or human resources experience required.

●       Excellent communication and organizational skills.

●       Excellent interpersonal skills.

●       Ability to set goals and develop strategies and schedules for meeting those goals.

●       Ability to administer multiple priorities and projects.

●       Ability to maintain confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people and information.

●       Possesses good intuition and understanding of human nature and people’s qualities and differences.

●       Willing to travel to attend trainings, conferences, and career fairs.

●       Computer skills.

●       High moral character

 

Responsibilities: See attached job description

 

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience levels.

 

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Please submit the following information to: Andrew Sprang, Superintendent

1.  Letter of interest     Fostoria Junior/Senior High School
2.  FCS Application      1001 Park Avenue
3.  Resume       Fostoria, OH 44830
4.  Original Transcripts      Phone: 419-436-4100
5.  Certificate/License      Email: [email protected]riaschools.org
6.  Resume
7.  BCI/FBI Checks (must be within last 12 months)  

 

POSTING SITES:
Superintendent		Central Office		FES Office		JSHS Office
Treasurer		FEA Pres.		FES Kitchen		JSHS Kitchen
Director of Student Services		AFSCME Pres.		FES Custodians’ Office		JSHS Custodial Office
Technology Coordinator		Receiving Center		Bus Garage

 

The Fostoria City School Board of Education and its staff are dedicated to providing equal education opportunities and equal employment opportunities without regard to military status, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, genetic information, age or handicap.  The regulations of Title II, VI, VII, (Civil Rights Act of 1964), equal pay act of 1963, Title IX and Section 504 are followed.

 

Fostoria City School District

 

Job Description

 

Title: Director of Human Resources and Community Relations       115

 

Reports to: Superintendent

 

Job Objectives: Coordinate the district’s internal and external communications, and human resources functions outlined below.  Promotes an understanding of the district’s programs, services, and goals. Responsible for the development of human resources planning and development strategies which will optimize human assets; provides expertise in all areas of human resource management associated with issues concerning administrative, certificated, and classified personnel within the district.

 

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

 

●       Develops an annual communications plan that promotes a favorable image of the school district.  Prepares and distributes materials that keep the public informed of pertinent issues.

●       Assists with all school improvement initiatives.

●       Participates as a member of the District Leadership Team.

●       Coordinates the preparation of district publications.  Ensures that all communication materials are accurate and appropriate.  Provides the superintendent an opportunity to review materials before publication. 

●       Plans, produces and distributes the district’s newsletter.  Complies with adopted deadlines and publication schedules.

●       Helps coordinate and/ or conduct communication workshops for district staff.

●       Reviews building level communications.  Works with staff to develop articles publicizing school programs and activities. Develops stories highlighting human-interest stories, special events, awards, public/professional commendations, etc.

●       Coordinates and/or takes photographs of school events.

●       Creates and maintains the district social media platforms- website, Facebook, Twitter, etc.

●       Assists with planning public events in the community for the district.

●       Plans and directs orientation and induction programs for all employees.

●       Coordinates and maintains records for certified and classified staff i.e. HQT status, licensure, and FEA, AFSCME seniority lists

●       Assists in planning staff development programs including EAP/Wellness programs.

●       Plans, directs, coordinates, and participates in the recruitment of personnel for all facets of the school district’s operation.

●       Maintains and offers to the Board of Education annual teacher hiring lists based upon renewals and new hires for each upcoming school year, assuring correct salary and educational placement.

●       Oversees the delivery of open position notices internally as required.

●       Administers and oversees external hiring procedures (job postings, applicant screenings and initial interviews, and on-boarding, exit interviews)

●       Maintains close contact with administrators and supervisors for employment recommendations in planning and anticipating personnel needs of the district.

●       Coordinates preparation of the Superintendent’s personnel recommendations to the Board of Education.

●       Coordinates placement of student teachers and matches students from interested universities.

●       Administration of Tuition Reimbursement program, salary advancement, retirements, resignations, and exit interviews.

●       Develops new and updates existing job descriptions.

●       Works with the Athletic Director and Building administrators in order to handle student activity, volunteer positions, and coaches pupil activity permits.

●       Responsible for Employment Verification from external entities.

●       Responsible for compiling, redacting, and copying HR documents listed in any public records request.

●       Supports the Superintendent and Treasurer in the development of overall compensation philosophies and strategies which will ensure external competitiveness and internal equity. 

●       In partnership with district level administrators develop training materials to drive consistency throughout the district.

●       Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent.

 

Supervisory Responsibility: Under the direction of the Superintendent: schedules meaningful work assignments, provides instructions, and communicates expectations to assigned office staff. Assumes responsibility for the results of duties delegated to assigned staff.

 

Working Conditions: Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.

 

●       Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases.

●       Potential for interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals.

●       Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes.

●       Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.

●       Duties may require prolonged use of a computer keyboard and monitor.

●       Duties may require detailed paperwork.

●       Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.

●       Duties may require working during the evening and/or weekend.

 

Performance Evaluation: Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Fostoria City School District Board of Education.

 

The Fostoria City School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.  This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed.  This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Administrative experience preferred, education and/or human resources experience required.

●       Excellent communication and organizational skills.

●       Excellent interpersonal skills.

●       Ability to set goals and develop strategies and schedules for meeting those goals.

●       Ability to administer multiple priorities and projects.

●       Ability to maintain confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people and information.

●       Possesses good intuition and understanding of human nature and people’s qualities and differences.

●       Willing to travel to attend trainings, conferences, and career fairs.

●       Computer skills.

●       High moral character