HR Manager – Certification Position Available In Clayton, Georgia

HR Manager – Certification
Clayton County Public Schools

HUMAN RESOURCES

– Jonesboro, Georgia This job is also posted in Clayton County Public Schools
Job Details

Job ID:

5203399

Application Deadline:

Sep 02, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Jun 2, 2025

Starting Date:

Immediately
Job Description

Applicants:

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POSITION SUMMARY

Plans and manages all aspects of the District employee certification process and employee work experience verification process to ensure accurate administration of statutory regulations and local guidelines. Supervises the certification and data reporting unit. This position reports to the Director of Human Resources.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises the certification and data reporting unit. Evaluates personnel transcripts to identify certification areas and submits documentation to the Professional Standards Commission (PSC) to ensure all educators are in compliance with state law mandates. Develops and manages processes for monitoring and ensuring Professionally Qualified status, including development, distribution, and monitoring certification development plans for applicable employees are met and maintained.
Reviews and processes certification/license application packages for all veteran and newly employed educators, including initial certificates, upgrades to certificates, and additions, including, but not limited to, additional fields, upgrades to certificate levels, endorsements, etc. Ensures CPI/Data Reporting is completed and accurate.
Collaborates with other District departments in an effort to monitor work processes related to certifications.
Communicates and responds to school personnel and administrators regarding certification status, required examinations, qualifications, renewal procedures, upgrading levels, adding field endorsements, etc. Makes recommendations regarding employees failing to maintain or qualify for certification.
Conducts training for teachers, paraprofessionals, principals, and other employees to disseminate policy and clarify existing policies regarding certification.
Provides support for division-wide initiatives, including but not limited to hiring events, as well as all other duties as assigned, to ensure the effective execution of the responsibilities described herein.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Education, or a related field required. Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience (e.g., project management, team lead, etc.) in a K-12 school setting or organization required. PHR/SPHR or

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP

preferred, or must be pursued by incumbent if not possessed at time of application.
Prior experience coordinating within organizational departments; makes decisions and recommendations that often affect the activities of others.
Moderate level of judgment required: supervisor is available on a limited-time basis; individual required to establish and evaluate departmental objectives.
Requires regular, frequent contact with internal personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance; requires continuing contact with officials at higher levels. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with inter-organizational teams.
Requires regular, frequent contact with internal personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance; requires continuing contact with officials at higher levels. Requires excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills. Applies, recommends, and implements technology concepts (internal and external) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of District.
May require travel to off-site locations for training and school site visits
Responsibility for the

Welfare of Others:

Constant (Daily)
Normal office setting. May require travel to off-site locations for training and school site visits
Light duty – On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping Light lifting or carrying; twenty (20) lbs. or less.

NOTE:

This is a grade 27, 225-day position that pays for experience up to a Step 8.

Position Type:

FULL TIME

Salary:

$63,027 to $77,488 Paid based on salary scale
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required