Manager- Certified Personnel

Topeka USD 501 • www.topekapublicschools.net

Job Title:  Manager- Certified Personnel   

 

Reports To:  General Director of Human Resources

 

Supervises:  Recruitment and Certified Specialist

 

Provides leadership and systems of improvement to attract and retain certified employees- enhance the morale of district personnel- ensure compliance with state and federal laws/district policies and regulations- and promote the overall efficiency of the school system. 

 

 

Knowledge- Skills and Abilities:

 

  • Graduate degree in education and Kansas State Department of Education Building Leader licensure preferred.
  • Required three to five years of successful supervisory experience. School building leadership experience preferred.
  • Experience in recruitment or customer service required. Classroom teaching experience preferred.
  • Possesses or obtains within five years a Senior Human Resources certification from a recognized national Human Resources professional group.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of personnel issues.
  • Knowledgeable of and ability to interpret and accurately apply state and federal employment laws- district policy- practices- and regulations.
  • Ability to address employee issues in a professional and objective manner- establish effective and positive relationships with external customers- contacts and community representatives- address problems and carry out programs with consistency and effectiveness.
  • Ability to travel to attend recruitment events both in state and out of state.

Essential Functions:

 

  • In cooperation with the Recruitment Manager- establish a program of recruitment to attract and retain highly qualified certified personnel. Leads efforts for targeted recruitment for specialized or hard to fill positions. Identify possible recruitment sources- establish relationships with community groups and universities- distribute vacancy announcements with campus and education websites- and other appropriate channels of communication as identified.
  • Support the recruitment of certified staff through non-traditional pathways.
  • Implements programs geared toward increasing the retention of certified staff. Conducts regular interactions with certified staff such as Stay Interviews and meets regularly with student teachers and other district employees to encourage certified employment with the district.
  • Monitor teacher licensing. Follow up with teachers with licenses that are about to expire to identify progress/plans for renewal. Communicate problems/concerns to the General Director. Monitor highly qualified status of district teachers and work with teachers and KSDE to identify plans for resolving non-highly qualified status.
  • Interacts with certified employees in answering questions on employment related topics- resolving complaints- investigating- and recommending appropriate action- and other human resource related items.
  • Participates in the new teacher orientation- supports the on-boarding of all new certified employees throughout their first year of employment. 

 

Other Job Functions:

 

  • Networks with college/university recruitment centers and community members to better recruit certified staff.
  • Assists in determining human resource staffing needs for the district and makes recommendations to the General Director.
  • Maintains statistical information for district certified staff and provides reports to the General Director and district administration.

 

Physical/Emotional Requirements: 

 

The incumbent may be required to use the following requirements during any part of the working day:

 

Speaking- hearing- visual- reading- writing- word processing- mobility- consistency of temperament- ability to work with a variety of problems at the same time- stamina for working long hours and in stress producing environments.

 

 

Licensure Considerations:

 

  • Current Kansas State Department of Education Building Leadership license is preferred.
  • Currently holds or obtains a Human Resources certification from the Society of Human Resources Management or Human Resource Certification Institute within five years.

 

Terms of Employment:

 

12 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education dependent on level of education and experience.

 

Disclaimer:

 

The performance responsibilities of this position are not limited to those outlined in this description and may include any other responsibilities assigned by the Board of Education- the Superintendent- or direct supervisor- or his/her designee.

 


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To apply for a position at Topeka Public Schools, please visit www.topekapublicschools.net, select Employment, and then Job Opportunities. Topeka Public Schools` students perform at the highest levels.  Students, staff members, and district leaders are recognized regularly for outstanding accomplishments. We offer a variety of comprehensive programs designed to fit to the needs and interests of all students. Excellence and equity are the standard. We educate all children. TPS schools have received national recognition for excellence in education, with several attaining the Kansas Standards of Excellence in reading and mathematics and many achieving remarkable double-digit gains. As the sixth largest school district in Kansas with an enrollment of about 12,000 students in elementary through high school, Topeka Public Schools is also the largest school district in Shawnee County.  Elementary schools range in size from 200 to 600 students. We have two elementary magnet schools.  One is a science and fine arts magnet school and the other is a computer magnet school. Middle school enrollments range between 400 to 600 students and our three high schools have enrollments of 800 to 1,800 students. Hope Street Academy, a charter high school, draws alternative students from across the district. A proud feature of our district is Hummer Sports Park, a six-sport complex featuring state-of-the-art facilities for football, track, soccer, baseball, softball, and swimming. We are committed to hiring and retaining superior employees to educate and meet the needs of each student. As the third largest employer in Topeka with over 2,400 certified and classified staff members, we provide a competitive salary schedule, district-paid insurance benefits, a generous leave package, and many other great benefits. If you are interested in joining our progressive school district, please check the job listings below and visit our website at www.topekapublicschools.net to learn more about Topeka Public Schools and complete your application. 

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624 SW 24th Street
Topeka, KS 66611

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Applications Due By

06/01/2024

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