The plan is for the working groups of legislators to continue meeting and have a full-year budget ready for a vote during the Veto Session scheduled for November 15-17 and November 29 -December 1.

SUMMARY OF POSITION: This position is responsible for the development, organization, and direction of the human resources department of the school district. In addition, he/she is responsible for staffing/recruiting/orientation, and compensation administration, employee evaluations, employee relations, discussions/negotiations, grievance processing and training in areas related to personnel issues. This position is also responsible for reduction in force/reorganization/terminations, unemployment compensation, worker's compensation and compliance with all human resources board policies and procedures.
POSITION GOAL: To provide leadership and coordination of the district's human resources program. Will provide leadership in the development of a systematic and equitable process for providing schools with the human capital needed to carry out the mission of the district. Provide leadership in the development and implementation of personnel policies for the district. The District seeks a candidate with strong human resources/personnel skills, knowledge, experience and will accept applications from both educational and business/industry candidates.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Illinois Professional Educator's License (PEL) with Administrative Endorsement  Superintendent's endorsement  3-5 years of successful classroom teaching experience  Doctorate Degree
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Master's degree in education or a business related field 2. 5-7 years of successful experience in human resources, and/or school administration 3. Broad knowledge of current thinking about the role human resources functions and activities serve in an organization 4. Collective bargaining experience Job Description - Executive Director of Human Resources 3 5. Evidence of success in providing quality leadership through: a. Excellent verbal, written, presentation and technology skills b. Evidence of outstanding organizational and management skills c. Fostering growth of all faculty and staff members d. Creating a positive, open, enthusiastic, and organized environment e. Sensitivity in working with a diverse school and community f. Ability to make critical evaluations and take suggestions g. Understanding of employment procedures, laws rules and compliance regulations h. Experience with employment contracts i. Ability to work successfully in a challenging environment
SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provide leadership in planning, coordinating and implementing all human resources programs and processes for the district a. Develop and utilize a process for building and program enrollment projections to determine needed personnel to carry out the mission of the district b. Develop, review and implement a systematic program for the assignment of all personnel across the district c. Provide knowledge and leadership in the hiring of all district positions to ensure a fair process for all applicants and the highest possibility of hiring the best people available d. Provide guidance and leadership in the establishment and implementation of all district human resource policies e. Assist in the administration of the district's benefits policies f. Develop and implement recruitment and retention programs for the district 2. Develop processes to evaluate and assess the effectiveness of the district's human resources policies including hiring procedures 3. Support and equip principals to be knowledgeable of the district's policies and collective bargaining agreements and their application to building working conditions 4. Provide leadership in collective bargaining and contract administration a. Administrate all aspects of the collective bargaining agreements b. Address educational and personnel issues in the collective bargaining agreements 5. Assist with staff development activities as they overlap with personnel and collective bargaining policies 6. Attend meetings of the Board of Education and attend other district and community committees, at the request of the Superintendent 7. Establish and maintain appropriate personnel records for all staff members, which include reports, transcripts, health documents, evaluations, contracts, and certification Job Description - Executive Director of Human Resources 4 8. Serve as the District's Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator and Affirmative Action Officer 9. Prepare required personnel reports for the Superintendent of Schools and/or Board of Education 10.Prepare and maintain statistical information on all personnel, and submit the necessary reports to the Superintendent for the Board of Education and the State Board of Education 11.Participate in the supervision and evaluation process of certified and noncertified staff 12.Creates and monitors the induction process at the District level for all new hires 13.Monitors and communicates any changes in working conditions for all employees 14.Monitors unemployment claims 15.Assists building and district supervisors with determining staffing levels for professional and support staff 16.Keeps current on legislation and regulations that impact the human resources function 17.Performs other duties as assigned

Classics for Kids Foundation supports school and community youth music programs in need by providing matching grants for new, high-quality stringed instruments, such as violins, violas, and
cellos. Schools and nonprofit organizations must raise at least half of the funds to purchase the
requested number of instruments, using a provider authorized by the foundation. Programs that serve K-12 students are eligible for grants. The website offers guidance for starting a stringed instrumental program, including a proposed startup budget. We accept grant applications quarterly. Grant deadlines are: June 30, September 30, December 31 and March 31