Primary Purpose:
Provide support for daily human resource operations. Handle routine HR inquiries and provide responsive and knowledgeable assistance to employees.
Work under moderate supervision to verify and monitor certification status of applicants and employees. Confirm district compliance with state certification and licensing requirements.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to understand and implement certification rules and procedures
Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets databases and do word processing
Basic math skills
Mastery of both oral and written English with the ability to write general correspondence
Effective organizational communication and interpersonal skill
Experience:
years clerical experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
HR Support
- Handle routine HR inquiries to ensure a high level of service and responsive knowledgeable support for employees and their supervisors. Explain HR policies and practices to employees as appropriate.
- Maintain HR information database to ensure that employee information is accurate current and reliable.
- Maintain position control system in an accurate and timely manner. Reconcile job descriptions with position control to ensure that there is a job description for every job. Follow up with supervisors to make certain that job descriptions are reviewed and updated on a regular basis.
- Receive and process applications including verifying completeness of files and notifying those not selected for employment.
- Process new hire paperwork including criminal history information references and other application materials.
Certification and Licensing
- Process teacher applications and verify certification with the Texas State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) universities colleges and education agencies in other states.
- Assist principals and director of human resources (HR) in identifying appropriate certification requirements for teacher assignment according to SBEC assignment criteria.
- Track certification testing and permit status and followup with employees to ensure completion of certification requirements within established timelines. Process SBEC permit applications and monitor permit status.
- Research and maintain current information on SBEC and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) rules certification requirements and processes and testing dates.
Other
- Answer and respond to incoming calls take reliable messages and route to appropriate staff
- Greet visitors and assist employees and applicants to complete applications and required paperwork
- Assist with preparation and distribution of employment contracts.
- Maintain confidentiality
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; imaging equipment
Posture: Frequent walking standing bending/stooping and reaching. Occasional pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light to moderate lifting and carrying (less than 44 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority