Primary Purpose:

Administer the district’s staffing, recruitment and retention process to ensure selection and placement of qualified personnel. Implement the district application and screening process and ensure that the district is represented as an attractive employer. Work with district departments, campuses, educator preparation programs, and area workforce solution providers to staff MISD vacancies.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of the selection, training and supervision of personnel
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and do word processing
• Ability to develop and deliver professional development to adult learners
• Excellent public relations, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to identify employer’s needs
• Ability to interact and establish relationships with prospective employees
• Ability to identify talent and fit
• Ability to use digital and social media platforms to attract candidates

Experience:

3 years recruiting experience preferred

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversight of the district application and screening process and ensure the district is represented as an attractive employer.
• Develop and oversee information sessions for new employees.
• Actively recruit
• Develop and implement procedures for the preparation and revision of job descriptions and appraisals for the classification of positions in the district compensation plan.
• Work with principals and supervisors to identify and select personnel for all assignments.
• Screen and interview applicants and recommend candidates for final interview or hire.
• Develop and implement effective recruiting strategies.
• Analyze results annually and make changes as needed. Identify optimum recruiting opportunities and represent the district at key recruiting fairs and events.
• Develop and maintain active relationships with college and university career teacher preparation officials and placement offices, Regional Education Service Center staff, professional associations and other recruiting resource organizations.
• Coordinate the assignment of student teachers and staff from educator preparation programs.
• Coordinate the various educator pipeline opportunities for the district.
• Plan, coordinate, and attend annual district teacher job fair.
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• Become familiar with Internet posting sites and applicant databases and access them regularly.
• Assist with compiling and reporting projections of staffing needs.
• Compile, maintain and file related reports, records and other documents required.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule and local board policy.
• Establish, implement, monitor district retention plan and provide report updates.

Professional Conduct:

• Demonstrate strong teamwork skills and attitude, primary requirements for this position
• Maintain poised, calm, professional telephone skills
• Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community, and visitors
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures
• Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations
• Demonstrate respect, courtesy to peers and visitors, and assist fellow workers willingly
• Report to work in a timely manner according to assigned schedule and communicate absence to supervisor promptly
• Avoid gossip or speaking negatively about the district, district personnel, and patrons
• Maintain highest level of ethical behavior and report any concerns promptly to supervisor
• Maintain standards of conduct that allow parents to be confident that their children and their taxes are in good hands

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Equipment Used:

Personal or laptop computer, printer, copier, fax machine, shredder, calculator, telephone, electronic mobile devices, projector, and video display monitor

Working Conditions

Physical Demands/Mental Demands/Environmental Factors:

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. 

Regularly sit, speak, and listen; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision; regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate. The employee may spend long hours in intense concentration which requires attention to detail and high levels of accuracy. There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress. The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues and may travel to various locations within and external to the district.