Director of Human Resources

Position Title:

Director of Human Resources

Department:
Human Resources

Reports to and evaluated by:
Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations

FLSA:
Exempt

Location:

Central Office

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 month (260 days), 40 hours per week with benefits and salary in accordance an individual employment contract. Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000 based on qualifications and experience.

JOB GOAL:
To lead all administrative functions of the Human Resources Department in the Lexington Public Schools efficiently and effectively within a culture of respect, caring and continuous improvement.

SUPERVISION:
Works under the supervision and direction of the Superintendent of Schools.

DIRECT REPORTS:
Responsible for supervision and evaluation of four (4) full-time human resources staff members.

July 1, 2026 start date.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Employee Records, Data and Reporting

* Ensures that all personnel, medical records and other employment records and files are maintained in hard-copy and/or electronically in accordance with applicable laws and contract agreements;

* Oversees the district-wide bi-annual PK-12 EPIMS (Employee Personnel Information Management System) reporting process;

* Facilitates data research and synthesis related to the Human Resources, including but not limited to staffing updates and exit interview data as examples;

* Verifies and approves all Employee Action Forms (EAFs);

* Serves as the district's designated Chief Records Access Officer.

Educator Licensure and Staff Certifications

* Oversees all aspects of educator licensure, including but not limited to: waiver requests, requests to expedite, licensure renewal, communications with staff in connection with licensure, and provision of technical support for licensure to staff;

* Ensures compliance with DESE licensure regulations and requirements, and problem solves all licensure issues;

* Assists professional level educators with inquiries and support related to supervision and evaluation;

* Ensures that all employees other than educators requiring licensure and/or certifications are properly credentialed.

Recruitment, Interviewing, and Hiring

* Oversees the district-wide employee recruitment procedures, including but not limited to: tracking employee vacancies; advertising in print and web-based media outlets; posting on Applicant Tracking (system-wide job web application), the Lexington Public Schools website, School Spring, and other electronic media outlets as necessary; attending local and regional job fairs, and annual 'on-campus' college and university interviews; and conducting interviews and training with all prospective new hires.

* Represents Lexington Public Schools in outreach efforts to promote the hiring of candidates of color and minority hiring;

* Chairs and/or serves on administrative search committees under the direction of the Superintendent of Schools.

Employee Retention, Training and Compensation

* Oversees annual district-wide events that welcome and honor educators and staff, including the New Educator Orientation program, New Educator and Administrator Induction programs, and Professional Teacher Status recognition and other milestone events.

* Oversees the district-wide Mentoring Program;

* Tracks professional and non-professional teacher status for all educators district-wide;

* Observes non-professional status teachers within the first ninety (90) calendar days of their employment;

* Approves all requests for graduate program approval and graduate credit, granting of lane changes, and tuition reimbursement;

* Approves annual salary data sheets for all employees, and annual letters of assurance for all school year and at-will employees;

* Conducts wage/classification studies and market research when necessary;

* Recommends step and lane placement and salaries for all new employees to the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations and the Superintendent.

Professional Development and Training

* Leads the Professional Learning Committee and works with district and curriculum leaders, building principals, and the Professional Learning Committee to identify, plan, and deliver high-quality, meaningful professional development opportunities for all staff across all roles;

* Develops, coordinates, and oversees a comprehensive district-wide professional development framework aligned with district goals, strategic priorities, and individual educator growth needs;

* Oversees the planning and implementation of district-wide professional development calendar and catalogue that includes school-based and district-wide professional development days, including scheduling, facilitator coordination, and evaluation of outcomes;

* Manages the professional development budget, including the allocation of funds for workshops, conferences, external consultants, and online learning platforms;

* Tracks and maintains records of staff participation in professional development activities, ensuring alignment with licensure renewal requirements and…