2026-2027 Assistant Director of Human Resources Central Office

Assistant Director of Human Resources

12 month position - SY 2026-2027

Central Office

Montgomery County Public Schools Virginia is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director of Human Resources. This is a twelve month position.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To assist the Director of Human Resources in providing human resource management including recruitment onboarding staff retention and labor relations.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the Human Resources Director in providing human resource management
• Supports the Director in hiring and employment processes for Finance Facilities Transportation and School Nutrition
• Provides guidance and support to help interpret and clarify School Board personnel policies/regulations to all employees
• Assists the Director in overseeing the orientation of new employees to division policies and practices
• Carries out federal and state employment rules and regulations
• Carries out policies and procedures established by the School Board
• Monitors staffing levels in adherence with the divisions budget
• Provides guidance and support for the employee evaluation system
• Works with the Director to advance the divisions diversity equity and inclusion goals through intentional outreach and inclusive practices
• Conducts investigations as required
• Addresses non-compliance issues
• Performs research responds to surveys prepares HR/personnel reports
• Supervises HR staff to maximize productivity efficiency and effectiveness of the department
• Demonstrates experience or working familiarity with Google Drive for instruction collaboration and coursework and expertise in using technology in education and administration
• Engages in a collaborative leadership style
• Cultivates an inclusive equitable and warm learning environment for a diverse student population
• Fosters positive relationships and a productive work culture
• Models professional behavior by being dependable punctual and present
• Manage the implementation and adherence to human resources components of collective bargaining agreements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in education human resource management public administration or a related field
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and address multifaceted concerns by analyzing information evaluating options and identifying the best approach
• Proven ability to effectively communicate and present information to the School Board staff and community stakeholders
• Comprehensive understanding of School Board policy and state and federal employment laws
• Experience with human resources information systems including software for hiring employee management and performance evaluation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree in educational leadership public school administration human resources management or related field
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification
• Minimum of five years combined experience in school administration and/or human resources management
• Experience with MUNIS/Tyler Technologies

SALARY: $101479.50 - $174206.30 annually with benefits; commensurate with experience (salary may change due to 2026-2027 budget considerations)

FLSA: Exempt

BENEFITS:

Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage

Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams lenses frames and contact lenses

Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees spouses and families

Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health legal financial concerns and crisis support available to employees and their families

Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees including paid sick leave personal leave funeral leave and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences and earn wellness leave.

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.

Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

Collective Bargaining - MCPS and MCEA have a collective bargaining agreement that establishes shared expectations and responsibilities creates clear workday guidelines protects professional time and promotes fairness teamwork and respect. MCPS is currently the only school division in Southwest Virginia with a collective bargaining agreement.

You may visit the link below for quick access to your employee benefits portal page. Look around to find your offered policy information claim forms search for a provider and more.

DATE: Open until filled

EEO Statement:

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment selection hiring pay promotion retention or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race color religion ethnic or national origin sex pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age marital status sexual orientation gender identity disability political affiliation status as a veteran and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities programs and activities that are accessible usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health welfare and other social services

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street SE Christiansburg VA 24073

Required Experience:

Director