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Wake County Public School System · 1 day ago

Senior Director for Talent Management

US-NC-Cary

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Wake County Public School System is seeking a Senior Director for Talent Management to oversee teacher and leadership development, performance management, and employee recognition. The role involves collaborating on organizational issues and improving employee retention through data analysis and strategic initiatives.

Education Management

Responsibilities

Serves WCPSS as a strategic advisor, functional expert, and collaborator on organizational issues as well as key performance management and talent management; serves as a key member and decision maker on multiple committees

Directs, provides guidance, and oversees the work of the performance management team; communicates policy and procedure changes and ensures implementation

Provides leadership and support for performance evaluation procedures, including the state’s NCEES system

Oversees employee contracts administration for most professional employee groups

Leads the development and implementation of the district-wide teacher support program including overseeing the performance improvement coaching cycles for those with identified performance concerns

Oversees the Beginning Teacher Support program and Alternative Teacher License Program and monitors compliance with state statutes and DPI policy

Serves as an essential partner in district efforts to analyze and improve employee retention. Takes lead on analyzing and sharing available human resources retention data and strategies to positively impact the data, as needed

Provides guidance and assistance, as needed, to the HR computer support of NCEES

Collaborates with other departments in designing and delivering professional learning for school-based and district leadership in the use of the district’s performance management and evaluation tools, beginning teacher program, and mentor and mentor coordinators

Oversees the processes and procedures for the district’s International Faculty Exchange Program (IFE) in collaboration with the Magnet office

Oversees the district’s employee recognition program and strategies

Attends state and district meetings to stay abreast of evaluation policy or procedure changes and disseminates relevant information to end users

Monitors Department of Public Instruction (DPI) legislative and Human Capital updates and state policy changes that impact evaluation procedures and tools

Supports and aligns resources to support programs and initiatives in the HR department

Leads and manages district life cycle data

Oversees the district’s National Boards for Professional Teaching Standards Program

Attends and participates in HR staff meetings, professional development, WCPSS recruitment events, and other school system functions, as appropriate

Performs other related duties, as assigned

Qualification

North Carolina Educator EvaluationPerformance ManagementLeadership DevelopmentMicrosoft OfficeCoachingMentoringAnalytical SkillsLong-range PlanningEmployee RecognitionNCEES TrainingTime ManagementProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsRelationship BuildingCreative Solutions

Required

Extensive knowledge of policies governing North Carolina Professional Educator's Evaluation procedures

Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel (designing and creating spreadsheets including the use of formulas), Word; Google Applications, such as Slides, Docs, and Sheets

Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, meet deadlines, and to provide effective leadership in meeting deadlines while managing changing priorities, without direct oversight

Excellent conceptual, analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and management skills

Ability to provide effective leadership to multiple direct and indirect reports and create and maintain a positive and inclusive work environment

Ability to communicate promptly, clearly, and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback

Ability to make independent judgments and to implement creative solutions to problems

Ability to understand, interpret, and apply specific rules and regulations governing salary administration

Ability to assess program needs and develop and implement long-range plans to meet departmental and program goals

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, school administrators, teachers, support staff, and outside community groups

Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Completion of NCEES training

Five years of experience in coaching and mentoring school staff to support improved instruction, culture, and overall school outcomes

Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license according to the State of NC requirements

Preferred

Hold a North Carolina Professional Educator's License in an administrative license area of School Administrator-Principal or Curriculum Instructional Specialist

Experience as a Principal or Assistant Principal