Human Resources Speciaist

The Utica City School District is accepting applications for the following position:

Human Resources Specialist

Job Title: Human Resources Specialist

ABOUT THE DISTRICT: The Utica City School Districts mission is to ensure that all students succeed and are well-rounded with knowledge skills and character to be productive members of society.

The Districts vision is that students can reach their goals and find academic success through a variety of pathways and with different levels of support.

About the Utica City School District:

The Utica City School District serves a community of approximately 64500 city residents in an urban and multi- cultural environment with a current enrollment of roughly 9644 students in its 13 schools Proctor High School Donovan Middle School JFK Middle School and 10 elementary schools. The Districts greatest asset is its diversity with more than 50 languages spoken and 16% of students being English language learners.

Elementary - The Districts elementary schools integrate a vibrant curriculum across all grade levels and subject areas aligning with the New York State Learning Standards. The District is also investing in the realignment of math goals instruction and curriculum to focus on research-based best practices in mathematics that are proven to increase student performance outcomes. In all subject areas there is an understanding that developing foundational skills will support students in bridging gaps in learning. Students are provided with a well-rounded curriculum focused on fostering academic and social/emotional competencies that will carry them through their academic career.

Middle School - The focus at the Districts middle schools is to ensure that students are provided with equitable opportunities to successfully transition from elementary to high school. Both middle schools offer opportunities for students to succeed at every learning level with dedicated classes for English Language Learners and students with disabilities as well as honors/advanced studies. The Family and Career Sciences and Technology programs have incorporated science technology engineering and math topics into each curriculum to help prepare students for the Career and Technical Education opportunities available at the high school.

High School - Proctor High School provides numerous avenues for students to achieve the Districts vision. This is accomplished through supportive and adaptive special education and English language learner programming a robust honors and Advanced Placement curriculum and partnerships with post-secondary institutions including Mohawk Valley Community College and Syracuse Universitys Project Advance. The District most recently embarked upon a groundbreaking initiative working with community and business partners to create innovative Career and Technical Education programming for its high school students. Proctors Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp (NJROTC) music art and drama programs along with numerous extracurricular activities and athletics offer additional avenues to showcase students talents and interests and support them throughout their school experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Human Resources Specialist serves as part of the Central Office Administration team reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer and Assistant Superintendent of Business Finance and Operations. The Administrator of Human Resources has responsibility for planning developing and implementing system-wide initiatives and strategies that support personnel acquisition and management employee engagement and customer service excellence. This is a 12-month position located at the Administrative Building.

DUTIES: The Administrator of Human Resources will assist the Chief Human Resources Officer on initiatives that serve the District and ultimately result in supporting student success. Such initiatives duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Management and completion of Department of Labor Paperwork as requested;
• Overseeing the interview processes established for all district vacancies;
• Establishing and conducting initial interviews of applicants;
• Overseeing the recruitment and onboarding processes;
• Attend and host job/career fairs;
• Provide oversight of attendance/personal leave/FMLA;
• Conduct reference checks fingerprint clearance checks and certification checks as requested;
• Managing tenure dates;
• Collaborating with the Department of Special Education on Teacher Assistant placements;
• Job postings and oversight of PowerSchool;
• Assisting in job transfers processes;
• Attend all Board meetings when requested;
• Attended labor relations meeting if requested
• Attend contract negotiations if requested;
• Attend employee discipline meetings if requested;
• Recommend trainings for employees and assist with implementation and;
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidate must possess a valid New York State Certificate as a School Administrator and Supervisor or School District Leader (SDL)
• Previous administrative experience is preferred.
• Additional qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate

Reports to: Chief Human Resources Officer

SALARY: $105000

*All interested candidates must apply through our online platform: Utica City School District will only accept applications through this site. Please note you must create an online account in order to apply. If you have questions relating to the application process please contact Chief Human Resources Officer Sara Klimek at . *

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer which fully and actively supports equal access for all regardless of Race Color Weight National Origin Ethnic Group Religion Religious Practice Disability Sexual Orientation Gender Age Veteran Status or Genetic Information.