Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources ad Leadership Development

Job Number:

HWMN...

Start Date:

2025-07-01T00:00:00

End Date:

2025-05-30T00:00:00

Description:

Hewlett-Woodmere School District is seeking a full time Asst. Superintendent for Human Resources and Leadership Development for the 2025-26 school Year.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Required: New York State Certification as School District Administrator (SDA) or School District Leader (SDL) Demonstrated experience in K-12 educational leadership, personnel administration, and human resource management Knowledge of federal and state employment laws, Title IX regulations, and New York State Civil Service LawPreferred: Three or more years of demonstrated success as a school building and/or central office administrator Proven experience with collective bargaining and employee relationsREPORTS TO: Superintendent of SchoolsJOB SUMMARY:The Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Leadership Development provides visionary leadership, strategic oversight, and operational management of the District's human capital initiatives. This executive leads comprehensive teacher and principal observation systems, develops and implements APPR frameworks, and orchestrates recruitment, hiring, and retention strategies for top educational talent.The role includes mentoring administrators across all levels, serving on District-wide professional learning committees, and cultivating professional leadership capacity throughout the organization. This position oversees staff evaluation systems, ensures compliance with state and federal mandates, and designs succession planning initiatives, including Superintendent's Conference Day offerings. The Assistant Superintendent plays a critical role in fostering a safe, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture throughout the P-12 school District, with direct responsibility for instructional leadership development and performance management.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Human Resources Leadership Design and implement efficient HR systems aligned with educational best practices and legal mandates. Evaluate and create new systems for hiring and onboarding. Lead recruitment and hiring processes to attract high-quality candidates for all positions to make a recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools. Ensure compliance with Board policies, state/federal labor laws, certification requirements, and negotiated agreements. Maintain comprehensive personnel records and ensure confidentiality and compliance with record-keeping regulations. Develop and administer the department's budget, including staffing projections and out-of-District placements. Supervise the employee evaluation system and ensure professional growth plans are meaningful and equitable. Create systems to garner feedback from employees during off-boarding. Serve as a resource to the staff by interpreting personnel policies and provisions of negotiated agreements and counsel employees on salary and fringe benefit programs, certification, leaves, transfers, assignment, and other employment-related matters. Serve as a member of the Superintendent's Cabinet, District Leadership Team, and represent the District as required. Plan all District milestone events, including new staff orientation, employee recognition ceremony, tenure reception, etc. Perform all duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools. Serve as a mentor for all new administrators in the District and consult with the Superintendent on corrective action plans Create robust on-boarding and off-boarding systems for attracting and retaining highly effective staff members. Observe and evaluate teachers and administrators in order to enhance pedagogy and performance.Labor Relations & Legal Compliance Serve as a key contributor in collective bargaining negotiations. Manage contract grievance processes and labor-management relations. Collaborate with legal counsel on personnel matters, litigation, and compliance investigations. Represents the Superintendent of Schools in arbitration cases, impasse proceedings, cases involving employee bargaining units and assists the school attorney, where appropriate in all matters of litigation or in cases of complaints to Federal and State agencies. Title IX Compliance Officer Oversee District-wide compliance with Title IX regulations; manage investigations of complaints related to discrimination or harassment based on sex/gender. Provide ongoing staff training, maintain policies, and ensure timely responses to reports.Leadership Development Design and implement leadership development initiatives to grow internal talent and promote career pathways. Mentor, evaluate, and support aspiring leaders, principals, and administrators in instructional leadership and human capital management. Assist in the development of Superintendent's Conference Day offerings to all public and non-public school staff. Assist in the development of APPR and MPPR Evaluation Plans. Assist in the development of evaluations for employees across all units in the District. Serve and actively participate in all professional learning committees. Survey all staff and provide cross-training opportunities to assist them with job efficiency.Strategic Planning & Communication Collaborate with the Superintendent and Leadership Team to align HR initiatives with the District's strategic goals. Assist with the development, revision, and execution of District policies and procedures related to personnel and leadership. Provide accurate, timely reports to the Superintendent, Board of Education, and regulatory agencies as required. Represent the District at Board meetings, state-level initiatives, and professional associations.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Twelve-month administrative position. Salary and benefits established by the Board of Education.EVALUATION:Performance will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent of Schools in accordance with Board of Education policy and New York State Education Law.

Application Type Name:

School Leader

District Name:

Hewlett-Woodmere UFSD

Region Name:

Long Island

Salary Type:

Salary Category:

Fixed