Position Title:  Senior Director of Human Resources

 

2025 - 2026 School Year

 

1.0 FTE Certificated Non-Rep Position

 

260 days / 8 hrs per day

 

This is a Continuing Position.

 

Start Date: July 1, 2025

 

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation  including fingerprints Click here for Fingerprinting Services.

 

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

 

STANCE STATEMENT:

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial ethnic/cultural, and national backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

 

Essential Functions:

• Assist with recruitment, application, selection, and assignment processes, in compliance with Affirmative Action Plan.
• Monitors and assists with endorsements and certifications, including EDS reporting requirements.
• Administer provisions of the collective bargaining agreements with the Evergreen Education Association, Public School Employees of Evergreen PSE and Public School Employees of Evergreen Office-Clerical.
• Manage evaluation processes and procedures and assists administrators when they move an employee onto a Plan of Improvement or Probation.
• Serve as a liaison with employee associations and union leadership.
• Assist with negotiations.
• Process grievances.
• Investigate complaints of employee misconduct.
• Assist in supervision of Human Resources, Payroll/Benefits, Risk Management, Substitute Office, Nutrition Services and Transportation department staff.
• Assists with staffing for the district.
• Implement District policies and procedure.
• Collaborate with 504 manager to resolve ADA and 504 issues and coordinate Section 504 investigations.
• Investigate Civil Rights complaints and ensure Civil Rights compliance within District, including reporting requirements.
• Support Title IX compliance.
• Provide and coordinate assistance for administrators on legal or collective bargaining agreement issues.
• Provide training and support for administrators on evaluations, including tracking and following up on performance concerns.
• Maintain relationships and agreements with university partners to coordinate student teacher placement.
• Partner with Teaching and Learning to coordinate BEST grant and support new teachers.
• Ensure compliance with required trainings for district employees through tracking and following-up with supervisors.
• Monitor background checks for employees and volunteers.
• Effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
• Supports district initiatives on equity.
• Collaborate and problem-solve with other district leaders and building administrators.
• Participates as a member of the District Leadership Team and Extended Cabinet.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Administration or Education.
• Minimum of three years of successful experience in Human Resources administration, preferably in a public school system, or successful experience as a principal.
• Successful completion of a Washington State Patrol background check.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate collaborative problem solving and promote consensus with groups having diverse perspectives and interests.
• Must have regular, consistent attendance.
• Demonstrated skill in interpersonal relations, supervision, and ability to work in a team environment.
• A strong working knowledge of Washington School law.
• Demonstrated skill in personnel selection and labor relations.
• A clear understanding of teacher evaluation processes and procedures, as well as an understanding of Washington state law as it applies to teacher evaluations.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Related to Cultural Competence and Equity:

1. Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
2. Nurtures a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
3. Initiates activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence of staff, informing and expanding teaching practices within classrooms.
4. Models instructional leadership and demonstrates a strong commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
5. Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
6. The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.
7. Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and interact successfully with diverse instructional support services and administrative staff, including perceiving the needs and concerns of others; assisting others in resolving conflicts; motivating others; and designing programs to assist others in meeting organizational goals.

 

Notice of Nondiscrimination:

Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

 

Title IX Coordinator Cale Piland 13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr. P.O. Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910 Telephone: (360) 604-4430

Section 504/ADA Coordinator Cate Winters 13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr. P.O. Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910 Telephone: (360) 604-6711

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Tracy Thompson 13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr. P.O. Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910 Telephone: (360) 604-4014