Talent Services Coordinator (Certified Elementary)

Job Title:Talent ServicesCoordinator (Certified - Elementary)

Location:Talent ServicesOffice / Teacher Administration Center 3215 Cuming Street Omaha NE 68131

Reports To:Chief Talent Officer

Work Schedule/FLSA Status:12-month / Exempt

Salary Schedule: Non-negotiated salary structure 27C / Salary Placement Dependent upon Degree and Experience

Start Date: August 1 2026

Position Purpose: The position requires a strategic and technical leader who can supportelementaryschools and departments with staffing needs implement a staffing strategy to recruit and hire the best talent improve processes andefficienciesand implement automation projects. The individual will assume administrative responsibilities in a Central Office capacityassistwith the resolution of concerns related to personnel matters and administer various contracts for certified staff. TheTalent ServicesCoordinator works with principals in theselection assignmentand evaluation of certified staff performs all activities relating to employment transfer termination promotion and appraisal of certified staff to secure andmaintainthe highest quality staff for Omaha Public Schools.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelors degree in education and/or related areas required.
• Masters degree in administration supervision and/or related areas preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in education withelementary experience preferred.
• Nebraska Department of Education Administrative certification is required.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Exemplary oral written interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively handle highly sensitive confidential personnel matters in a timely and professional manner with minimum supervision.
• Ability to complete multiple projects and priorities with attention to detail.
• Ability to organize set priorities and work effectively to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to utilize communication skills for effective conflict resolution.
• Experience in staff supervision performance appraisal and operations in a dynamic organization.
• Understanding of teacher certification requirements in Nebraska Department of Education Rules.
• The skills pertinent to positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with all staff students parents administrators and the community.
• Demonstrated technology skills and the ability to use district software programs in the management ofTalent Services responsibilities (Microsoft Office 365 PeopleSoft PowerSchool etc.).

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Responsible for recruiting interviewing placement and retention of certifiedelementary teachers and employees in the elementary setting.
• Assists with training and employment processes with schools and applicants.
• Works on a team to recruit certified talent at all levels and develop programs to increase retention of highly qualified employees.
• Assists with the resolution of concerns related to personnel matters and contract issues.
• Assist with management of certified plans of improvement in assigned areas.
• Assists assigned schools/departments with management in appraisal processes.
• Assists the Chief Talent Officer (CTO) in the establishment of staffing levels inelementary schools and is responsible for coordination of staffing withelementary principals.
• Collaborates with the Chief Talent Officer (CTO) on the management of the Sub Desk.
• Sits on various district committees as assigned by the Chief Talent Officer as theTalent Services representative.
• Is responsible for external relationships focusing on elementary certification of teachersand serves as a liaison between the district and the Nebraska Department of Education.
• Participates in meetings that involve a range of issuesincluding personnel actions regulatory requirements actions involving outside agencies and inter-department needs.
• Prepares various reports and related documents like Board Reports and presentations.
• Presents information on a variety of topics for the purpose of conveying information and/or making recommendations regarding District services.
• Researches information required to manage assignments including reviewing relevant policies and current practices for the purpose of ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements securing general information for planning and/or responding to requests from directors and various state and federal agencies.
• Responds promptly to written and verbal inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources for the purpose of resolving problems providing information and/or referring to appropriate personnel and/or identifying the relevant issues and recommending or implementing a remediation plan.

Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the CTO.

Equipment:This position may require the ability to use basic office equipment such as computers copiers scanners etc. Must always comply with OPSs guidelines for equipment use.

Travel:Limited travel will be required.

Physical and Mental Demands Work Hazards:

• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
• Must have organization time management communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work in school buildings and central office environments.

Interrelations:

• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly professional manner and provide quick responsive customer service.
• Will be working under the department supervisors direct supervision to complete daily tasks.
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance

• Expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday unless the employee has received approved leave.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employees supervisor or building administrator.
• All employees must report to work dressed in a way that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.

Terms of Employment

This position is treated as a full-time exempt certified position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment or teaching in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies as those laws and policies may change from time to time. If your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining representative.

Terms of employment are contingent upon:

• Verification of a valid Nebraska Teaching License or other required license.
• A background check which demonstrates background is acceptable for the position sought and working with or around students.
• Verification of U.S. Citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required by federal law for your position).
• Execution and delivery to OPS of an Administrator Contract presented by OPS.

Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion sex (including pregnancy) marital status sexual orientation disability age genetic information gender identity gender expression citizenship status veteran status political affiliation or economic status in its programs activities employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity 3215 Cuming Street Omaha NE 68131. )

The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process please contact the human resources department at .

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