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ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES

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Elizabeth School District

Elizabeth, NJ (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 7 weeks ago (Updated 6 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/27/2026

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Job Description

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES
Elizabeth Public Schools
CENTRAL OFFICE
- elizabeth, New Jersey This job is also posted in Elizabeth School District Job Details
Job ID:
5615309
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately Job Description
TITLE:
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid School Administrator's Certificate or certificate of eligibility. Minimum of five (5) years' experience in the field of human resources or comparable experience; five (5) years' experience in the area of school administration and/or supervision of educational programs; and a total minimum of ten (10) years in public education. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in the areas of personnel management, school administration and supervision of programs and staff. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status. Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment.
REPORTS TO
Superintendent
SUPERVISES
Director of Personnel
JOB GOAL
Under direction of the Superintendent, plan, organize, and direct a comprehensive human resources program, including recruitment, selection, classification, wage and salary administration, employee relations and collective bargaining. Under direction of the Superintendent, serve as the principal advisor to the Superintendent regarding employee and labor relations matters.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan, direct, and manage the human resources function for the district's certificated and classified employees. Manages and coordinates school and district programs for attracting, selecting, and developing personnel appropriate to specific programs, roles and job needs. Administer all procedures and policies relative to both the classified and certificated personnel programs of the District in conformity with the requirements of appropriate Federal and State laws including the Education Code, and local Board Policy. Coordinate all personnel actions, assignment, transfer, reassignment, promotion, demotion, and dismissal of personnel. Manage district-wide staffing profile. Plan and direct the development and maintenance of a system of performance evaluation for employees. Supervise the district's recruitment and selection efforts. Plan and direct an ongoing program of research related to personnel administration as a means of keeping abreast of new theories, trends, and practice. Plan and provide a program of specialized assistance in the handling of employee problems of keeping abreast of new theories, trends, and practice pertaining to grievance, legal matters, conflict resolution, suspension and termination. Interpret all board policies and administrative regulations relating to employer/employee relations and advise, counsel, direct, and assist, as necessary, in their implementation. Recommend and develop needed board policy and administrative regulations. Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others. Provide leadership for the Human Resources staff. Responsibility for representing the district in the investigation and resolution of compliance issues and contractual disputes. Responsibility for employer/employee relations, labor negotiations, contract management, grievance processing. Plan and direct ongoing research into applicable personnel related laws in areas of concern to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees. Represent district at numerous compliance agency hearings including but not limited to judicial proceedings and PERC, EEOC, and Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. Monitor and coordinate district human resource related litigation. Interpret and commence board policy and administrative regulations and assist with their development. Other duties may include to: Support the superintendent in monitoring/evaluating district major goals and objectives, attend board meetings and prepare such reports for the board as the superintendent may request, evaluate the performance of administrative personnel in accordance with law, code and board policy, and perform other related duties as may be assigned by the superintendent and/or requested by the board. 21.Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Twelve (12) months; tenurable Contractual terms and salary to be determined by the Board. Evaluated by the Superintendent, at least once each academic year.
DATE APPROVED
June 28, 2005 REV'D. June 26, 2008 REV'D. July 17, 2014 REV'D. March 25, 2026
Legal References:
N.J.S.A. 18A
6-7.1 Criminal history record; employee in regular contact with pupils; through -7.5 grounds for disqualification from employment; exception
N.J.S.A. 18A
7F Comprehensive Educational Improvement and Financing Act
N.J.S.A. 18A
16-1 Officers and employees in general
N.J.S.A. 18A
16-2 Physical examinations; requirement
N.J.S.A. 18A
17-16 Appointment and removal of assistant superintendent
N.J.S.A. 18A
17-17 Certificate required
N.J.S.A. 18A
17-22 Assistant superintendent; duties
N.J.S.A. 18A
17-23 Suspension of assistant superintendent
N.J.S.A. 18A
21-34 School Ethics Act
N.J.S.A. 18A
27-10 Nontenured teaching staff member; offer of employment for next succeeding year or notice of termination before May 15 N.J.S.A. 18
A:
28-5 Tenure of teaching staff members
N.J.A.C. 6A
5 Regulatory equivalency and waiver
N.J.A.C 6A
7 Managing for equality and equity in education
N.J.A.C. 6A
8 Standards and assessment
N.J.A.C. 6A
9 Professional licensure and standards See particularly:
N.J.A.C 6A
9-3 Professional standards for teachers and school leaders
N.J.A.C. 6A
9B-5 General certification policies
N.J.A.C 6A
9B-11.3 Authorization
N.J.A.C 6A
9B-13 Acting administrators
N.J.A.C 6A
9C-3 Required professional development for teachers and school leaders
N.J.A.C. 6A
10 et seq. Educator effectiveness See particularly:
N.J.A.C. 6A
10-2 Evaluation of teaching staff members
N.J.A.C. 6A
10-6 Evaluation of teaching staff members other than teachers and principals
N.J.A.C. 6A
10-8 Evaluation of chief school administrators
N.J.A.C 6A
14 Special education
N.J.A.C. 6A
15 Bilingual education
N.J.A.C. 6A
16 Programs to support student development
N.J.A.C 6A
17 Students at risk of not receiving a public education
N.J.A.C 6A
23S Fiscal accountability, efficiency and budgeting procedures
N.J.A.C. 6A
26 Educational facilities
N.J.A.C. 6A
27 Student transportation
N.J.A.C 6A
28 School operations
N.J.A.C. 6A
30 Evaluation of the performance of school districts
N.J.A.C 6A
32-5.1 Standards for determining seniority
N.J.A.C. 6A
32-6.1 Requirements of physical examinations
N.J.A.C. 6A
32-7 Student records
N.J.A.C. 8
59-11.1 et seq. N. J. Worker and Community Right to Know Act
N.J.A.C. 12
100-4.2 Adoption by reference Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq. Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030 Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq., reauthorized 1997, P.L. 105-17 (formerly the Education for All Handicapped Act) Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C.A. 1100 et seq. Every Student Succeeds Act, Pub. L. 114-95, Title 1, 20 U.S.C.A. 6301 et seq.
Position Type:
Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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