Overview
Position Type: Administration/ Personnel Director
Date Posted: 9/12/2025
Location: District Office - Ketchikan
Date Available: 10/20/2025
Closing Date: 09/26/2025
District: Ketchikan Gateway Borough Schools
KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Director of Human Resources
Starting: October 20, 2025
General Description
Job Summary: Department: District Office - Reports to Superintendent and/or Deputy Superintendent. The Director of Human Resources oversees the functions of the Human Resources Division. The Director advises principals, managers and supervisors, oversees implementation of the District’s evaluation systems, interprets negotiated agreements and manages relations with bargaining unit representatives, develops policies and procedures, and manages division budgets and functions.
Salary: Starting - $111,629 - $145,000 - Range based on experience - 240 Day Contract
Essential Job Duties
- Director of Human Resources: tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility. Reports to: Superintendent / Designee. Supervisory: Yes.
- Oversee functions of the Human Resources Department, and Human Resources information systems including development and implementation of evaluation systems for all certificated, classified and exempt personnel.
- Coordinate with District departments to implement professional development programs.
- Coordinate Labor Relations-level employee discipline matters.
- Counsel managers and supervisors on administration of personnel programs, performance standards, appraisal, and unit-level discipline.
- Provide guidance and training to supervisors who have grievance resolution responsibilities.
- Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements; negotiate or supervise negotiation of collective bargaining agreements.
- Oversee salary movement process.
- Develop and implement procedures for processing employee leave requests.
- Coordinate efforts with the Superintendent to respond to requests for information.
- Attend School Board meetings and other meetings as directed by the Superintendent.
- Make routine employment decisions by setting goals, monitoring and evaluating performance, and taking appropriate follow-up actions.
- Ensure compliance with FMLA/AFLA, ADA and other applicable laws and regulations.
- Develop the Human Resources budget; perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
Work Requirements and Characteristics
Degree Information
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Type B Administrative Certificate (or eligible to complete certification within six months of hire) OR Master’s or other advanced degree (years of direct HR experience in a supervisory role may be considered in lieu of advanced degree requirement).
- Five years progressively responsible experience as a supervisor, manager, director, or similar position in a large organization.
- Human Resources Professional (PHR) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), or commitment to obtain certification within six months of hire.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of District and School Board policies, procedures and standards.
- Knowledge of the organization and communication channels of the school system.
- Knowledge of ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or laws.
- Knowledge of current literature, trends, methods and developments in student services.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally responsive principles and practices.
- Knowledge of supervision, organization and administration; ability to manage and develop staff.
- Ability to assess student needs; plan, develop, implement and evaluate large programs.
- Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures and standards for services offered.
- Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and to develop reports from that information.
- Ability to express ideas orally and in writing; make oral presentations before large groups.
- Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public; establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Working knowledge of School ERP Pro is highly desirable.