Office of Human Resources Administrative Recruiting Plan 2011-2012 - PDF document

THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of Human Resources Administrative Recruiting Plan 2011-2012 AISD STRATEGIC PLAN: STRATEGY 3 Ensure that every classroom has a high-quality, diverse and effective teacher, supported by high-quality, effective administrators and support staff. AISD STRATEGIC PLAN: ACTION STEP, YEAR ONE PRIORITY Hire high-quality and diverse teachers and principals, and reduce their turnover through mentoring, compensation, leadership development and other incentives. HR GOALS *Increase the percentage of minority principals by 2% or more. *Staff all principal positions no later than June 29, 2012. *Staff all assistant principal positions no later than July 20, 2012. PERSON (S) TARGET ACTION STEP RESPONSIBLE COST DATE EVIDENCE OF COMPLETION Identify local, state, and national conferences Director R/S, Admin. $8,000 12/1/11 A list of conferences will be generated. to attend for recruiting purposes. Staffing Coordinator 1 Identify an appropriate organization/company Director R/S, Admin. $10,000 12/21/11 An agreement will be signed by the Chief to provide assistance in the recruitment of Staffing Coordinator Human Capital Officer. 2 quality principals. Develop an interactive software program for the Director R/S, Admin. $15,000 1/15/12 A consultant agreement will be generated, Superintendent to utilize during the screening Staffing Coordinator and the company will build the software and selection process for principal vacancies program with input from HR. The (ie. Talent mapping). Superintendent will utilize the program 3 during the hiring season. Develop/maintain relationships with area Director R/S, Admin. $1,000 1/31/12 A list of events will be developed and added Principal Certification Programs at univeristies Staffing Coordinator to the recruiting schedule. and Education Service Centers. Attend information sessions and other events. 4 Provide information about AISD and Director R/S, Admin. $300 1/31/12 A packet of information will be generated administrative vacancies to universities and Staffing Coordinator and mailed to universities and educational 5 educational service centers. service centers. Distribute job postings to placement centers Director R/S, Admin. $200 2/1/12 A list of placement centers will be generated, throughout the state and country. Staffing Coordinator, and the postings will be emailed or sent via Administrative U.S. mail. Secretary 6 Distribute job postings to educational service Director R/S, Admin. $200 2/1/12 A list of service centers will be generated, centers throughout the state. Staffing Coordinator, and the postings will be emailed or sent via Administrative U.S. mail. Secretary 7 Meet with Associate Superintendents to Director R/S, Admin. No Cost 2/17/12 Recommended candidates will be contacted develop an internal pool of administrative Staffing Coordinator and asked to participate in a video interview candidates who can be considered for principal for screening purposes. A list of candidates vacancies. will be generated for principal vacancies. 8 Develop a list of successful principals currently Director R/S, Admin. No Cost 2/17/12 A list of potential candidates using employed outside AISD and send district Staffing Coordinator Distinguished Performance Award data for information/invitation to apply for open principal Title I campuses in Texas, AEIS data, Texas vacancies. Monthly, Top 10 list from national 9 publications, etc. will be developed. Revised November, 2011 1 1

THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of Human Resources Administrative Recruiting Plan 2011-2012 PERSON (S) TARGET ACTION STEP RESPONSIBLE COST DATE EVIDENCE OF COMPLETION Invite external principal candidates to a "meet Executive Director HR, $1,000 2/25/12 A list will be generated after the event and and greet" where round table discussions are Director R/S, Admin. contact will be maintained through the HR used to screen the candidates and build the Staffing Coordinator office. external principal applicant pool. 10 Schedule face to face screening interviews with Director R/S, Admin. No Cost 3/30/12 A screened applicant list will be develped for potential candidates for assistant principal and Staffing Coordinator principal and assistant principal positions. 11 principal positions. Recruit at events listed on the recruiting Director R/S, Admin. $2,000 Ongoing Travel/Effort documentation: event, total schedule. Staffing Coordinator cost, # of contacts, # invited for interviews, 12 and # hired. Advertise both in print and on-line newspapers Director R/S, Admin. $25,000 Ongoing Advertisements will be placed both on-line and professional journals - regional and Staffing Coordinator, and in print in newspapers and journals. (I national. Administrative Hire, Education Week, TASA, LinkedIn, etc.) 13 Secretary Utilize the internet to advertise positions Director R/S, Admin. $5,000 Ongoing A list of websites will be generated. through job boards. Staffing Coordinator, Administrative 14 Secretary Utilize the Austin ISD, Channel 22 Director R/S, Admin. No Cost Ongoing Job postings will be on AISD Chalkboard. (Chalkboard) to advertise positions. Staffing Coordinator, Administrative 15 Use the Polaris Principal FIT online Director R/S, Admin. No Cost Ongoing A contract with Polaris will be generated. A assessment tool to screen for candidates who Staffing Coordinator list of candidates to move forward in the could be considered as potential assistant screening process will be developed for the 16 principal and principal applicants. associate superintendents. Invite principal applicants who meet selection Director R/S, Admin. $12,000 Ongoing Recorded interviews will be made available criteria on application/resume to complete Staffing Coordinator for the screening committees. video-interviews through HireVue, Inc. as a second level screening tool for Associate Superintendents and screening committees to 17 view $79,700 TOTAL Revised November, 2011 2 2

AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: COORDINATOR FOR ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFING Pay Grade: A06 FLSA Status: Exempt Job Code: 1213 Revised: 05/01/12 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Position requires a bachelor’s degree, with five (5) years of successful experience as a human resources professional or related experience. A master’s degree is preferred. SKILL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires knowledge and skill in the use of personal computers and their software. Incumbent must be proficient in Microsoft or similar computerized applications. Incumbent must have knowledge of State, Local, and Federal laws and regulations. Incumbent must have the ability to use verbal, written, and interpersonal communication effectively. This position requires the ability to analyze information, problem solve, organize projects, conduct events, manage various types of information effectively through the use of technology, work cooperatively as a team member, and interpret the issues and policies of the Public Education System. Incumbent must have the ability to coordinate programs for substantial numbers of employees, organize and maintain records, manage various types of information through computer records and databases, and manage time and resources effectively. Incumbent must be able to work hours in addition to the regular workday and travel to recruit new employees. Judgment is required to interpret broad and relatively complex Federal, State, and Local personnel laws, regulations, and policies. Tact and respect for confidentiality are needed to counsel employees and resolve conflicts. JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY: This position is responsible for facilitating functions within a specific personnel program area. Incumbent is responsible for supporting schools and central office departments through the provision of specialized human resources services. Incumbent may be responsible for the management and administration of personnel policies on multiple school campuses and central office departments. This may include overseeing activities, planning, reporting, and conducting evaluations to ensure the success of the program area. Incumbent may also be involved in program design and planning. Errors may result in non-compliance with laws/regulations, and in the worst scenario lead to legal action against the District. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Develop, coordinate, and administer human resources procedures, policies, and programs;  Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and District personnel policies and regulations; interpret personnel laws, rules, and regulations for administrators and AISD personnel;  Recruit, screen, interview, and hire quality administrative staff for the Austin ISD; Document Name: A1213 Page 1 of 2 3 3