Director of Communication and Human Relations

Director of Communication and Human Relations

Organization:Crook County School DistrictFriday, August 9, 2024DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION AND HUMAN RELATIONSStart Date: August 12, 2024

Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.Salary: $126,996 to $140,804Days per year: 260 days per school yearReports To: Superintendent or DesigneeFLSA Status: ExemptFull benefits offered, PERS with a 6% match, AD&D and LTD.Position Summary:Formerly The Director of Communications, The Director of Communications and Human Relations works directly with parents, administrators, community members and staff to address complaints, grievances, and concerns. The director also serves the as a spokesman for the district managing communication for emergency and other communication needs. The director provides administrative leadership for critical, short-term and long-term projects assigned by the superintendent or designee.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEssential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.Assists staff in the preparation or editing of reports, correspondence, speeches and other communications.* Supports schools and departments with media relations, communications and support* Writes press releases as assigned by the Superintendent or his or her staff* Supports staff during emergencies, working closely with others in the district's incident command to disseminate accurate information in a timely fashion* Ensure the District is appropriately represented as a community partner in communications and events* Construct and oversee methods of collecting information about the District from parents, students, community members, and other educational organizations* Ensure fair and consistent administration of district policies and regulations with complaints* Assist in conducting and/or directing personnel investigations, employee discipline and assist with administering grievance procedures* Develop, administer, monitor and coordinate assigned budgets* Assist administrators and supervisors in resolving human resources problems* Assist in resolving Title IX complaints* Assists in coordinating volunteers for the District* Attend School Board meetings* Other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications:Hold a current TSPC Teaching LicenseBachelor’s Degree in Education or related field, Master’s Degree in Education or related field.Holds a TSPC Teaching License with 3 years successful teaching experience preferred.Holds a TSPC Professional Administrator license with 2 years successful administrator experience preferred or able to obtain prior to first day of employment.At least five (5) years of administrative experience.Knowledge of conducting investigations.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Strong technology skills (i.e. Video Production, Social Media, Communication Platforms, etc).Supervisory Responsibilities:Directly supervise assigned employees in the Human Resources Department. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the district’s policies and applicable laws.Terms of Employment:Employed by Superintendent’s recommendation and ratified by the Board. An At-Will employ whose salary is contingent upon the Board adopted Administrator Pay Schedule. Normal work year is 260 days with 9 holidays.Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; and use hand dexterity for computer work and keyboarding skills at a minimum of 45 words per minute; handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods of time. The employee must lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Occasionally perform work beyond a standard 40-hour work week when work-load requires.Work Environment:The Director of Communications and Human Relations will work beyond an eight-hour day and a five-day week to complete daily work, and attend meetings, conferences and district/school activities. The Director must have excellent communication, problem-solving and small-group process skills. A substantial portion of the work will involve conflict management and sensitive situations with staff, parents, and patrons. Confidentiality is crucial. Workloads are heavy and timelines can be unreasonably short. Requests and issues are often received which require immediate attention and conflict with other priorities.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.Stand/walk 6-8 hours or moreDrive 1-5 hours or more at a timeEngage students, parents, teachers, coaches, other administrators and managersUse hands repetitively on computerSit 1-4 hours or moreMay need to bend, squat, climb, lift 50 or more pounds, administer CPR or first aid

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