Director, Human Resources 2025-26 SY #2324

MT. DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
(Certificated or Classified Position)
DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES

Summary Definition:
Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs certificated and classified personnel functions including
recruitment and selection of certificated and classified personnel. Administers collective
bargaining agreements.

Directly Responsible To:
Chief, Human Resources

Supervision:
Human Resources Assistants
Human Resources Specialist
Human Resources Analyst
Supervises and evaluates other personnel as assigned.

Examples of Duties (to include, but not limited to:)
E: Essential Functions (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions
shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties,
knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately, reflect the
principal job elements).
1. Administers the recruitment, selection, and placement of teachers and other certificated
personnel. E
2. Administers the recruitment, selection, and placement of classified personnel. E
3. Confers with district administrators in personnel matters. E
4. Assumes responsibility for the preparation and maintenance of certificated and classified
personnel employment records. E
5. Assists the Chief, Human Resources, in collective bargaining negotiations with
certificated and classified employee units. E
6. Assists in the administration of all certificated and classified employee unit contracts and
agreements, including but not limited to, disciplinary and grievance
hearings/investigations. E
7. Prepares reports related to certificated and classified personnel staffing. E
8. Recruits, selects and assigns substitute certificated and classified personnel. E
9. Directs substitute teacher services/system and program. E
10. Directs the classified staff development program. E

11. Evaluates personnel directly responsible to this Director. E
12. Administers the evaluation process for certificated and classified personnel E
13. Assists in the development of wage and salary compensation for all certificated and
classified employees and analyzes, evaluates, maintains and recommends job
classification changes. E
14. Counsels with individuals or groups of employees regarding personnel problems E
15. Develops and implements policies and procedures related to certificated and classified
personnel. E
16. Assists in the administration of the District's human relations programs and activities. E
17. Maintains a relationship with teacher placement agencies and teacher training
institutions. E
18. Assists in staffing patterns and projections E
19. Confers, upon the direction of the Chief, Human Resources, with District's legal counsel
in matters related to personnel functions and responsibilities. E
20. Delegates to those under the supervision of this Director such powers and duties deemed
advisable, but continues to be responsible to the Chief, Human Resources, for the
execution of the powers and duties delegated. E
21. Attends job-related meetings and activities specified by the Chief, Human Resources E
22. Performs additional duties as assigned by the Chief Human Resources. E
23. Performs those duties and responsibilities, including supervisory and advisory duties, as
may be prescribed by the Superintendent.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
1. Ability to exhibit the qualities of leadership essential to the successful administration of a
comprehensive program of certificated and classified administration.
2. Ability to exercise good judgment and tact.
3. Ability to cope with emergency situations.
4. Knowledge of basic elements of instruction.
5. Knowledge of effective employee supervision and evaluation procedures and techniques.
6. Ability to speak and write effectively.
7. Knowledge of principles of organization and management.

8. Ability to work effectively with all segments of the educational community and general
public.
9. Ability to analyze problems, make decisions or recommendations, and be responsible for
those decisions.
10. Ability to rapidly assimilate the facts, conditions and implications of problems suddenly
thrust upon the office and to organize an effective administrative response to them.
11. Knowledge of the principles of staff development and training.
12. Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to certificated and classified personnel.
13. Ability to design and implement procedures
14. Knowledge of school district operations and procedures.
15. Skill in working with diverse groups and individuals in a manner that achieves district
goals.
16. Skill in translating Board and district policy to various employees, individuals and
groups.
17. Ability to supervise and direct a large staff or department.
18. Knowledge of credentialing.
19. Knowledge of the collective bargaining process and contract management

Skill In:
1. Handling confidential information with discretion.
2. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
3. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
4. Leadership of teams and departments.

Education and Experience:
1. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree, three years in
professional-level personnel management, department management, and/or educational leadership
are required.
2. TK-12 administration experience, Human Resources certification, Administrative Services
Credential completion, and a master's degree are desirable.
3. Completion of ACSA Personnel Administrators Academy and/or PHR Certification are
preferred.

Environment:
District office environment; fast-paced work with deadlines; frequent interruptions and high
demand to multi-task and complete job duties with stringent specifications; maintains high
regard for exemplary customer service.

Physical Abilities:
Hear and speak to exchange information in person and on the telephone; communicate so others
will be able to clearly understand normal conversation; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate
a computer keyboard and manipulate paper; see to read, and prepare documents and reports; sit
or stand for extended periods of time; work at a desk, conference table, or in meetings in various
configurations; hear and understand speech at normal levels; kneel, bend at the waist, reach
overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Diablo Managers’ Association
Range: Director II – 248 Days for Certificated or 261 for Classified
Adopted by the Board of Education: June 22, 2010
Revised: April 27, 2020
Revised: December 18, 2024

Salary : $159,809 - $195,561