PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIESCandidates are responsible for, but not limited to, the following: Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining - Serve as the District's lead labor relations officer, managing all aspects of the collective bargaining process across multiple bargaining
- Participate as a member of the Board's negotiation team during collective bargaining, providing strategic guidance and ensuring proposals align with District priorities and fiscal responsibility.
- Interpret and advise administrators, supervisors, and the Superintendent on the terms and application of all collective bargaining
- Manage and resolve grievances, arbitrations, and contract disputes in coordination with District legal
- Ensure consistent and equitable implementation of all collective bargaining agreements across all schools and departments.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Taylor Law, PERB, and labor relations in New York
Civil Service and Legal Compliance - Demonstrate thorough knowledge of New York State Civil Service Law and ensure all personnel actions involving classified staff comply with applicable statutes and
- Oversee civil service examination processes, eligible list management, provisional appointments, and certification procedures in compliance with Westchester County Civil Service
- Ensure District compliance with all applicable state and federal employment laws, including but not limited to EEO, ADA, FMLA, Title VII, and the Education Law of New York
- Appear in court, agency hearings, PERB proceedings, and other forums to represent the District as
- Provide guidance to supervisors on employee rights, due process, disciplinary procedures, and legal obligations under Section 75 and Section 3020-a of Education
Recruitment, Hiring, and Workforce Planning - Lead and implement strategic recruitment practices designed to attract and retain highly qualified, diverse candidates for all instructional and non-instructional
- Oversee the posting, advertising, screening, and interviewing of all staff vacancies in collaboration with principals and department
- Ensure candidate credentials, certifications, and qualifications conform to applicable contracts and state law prior to Board recommendation.
- Develop and maintain a robust substitute teacher and substitute teaching assistant hiring system to ensure consistent coverage across all
- Serve as the District's liaison with teacher preparation programs, colleges, and universities for student teacher and intern placements.
- Lead workforce planning efforts that anticipate staffing needs, address vacancies proactively, and align human capital strategy with District
Employee Records and Personnel Management - Oversee the management and integrity of all employee personnel files, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable retention
- Supervise the accurate collection, recording, and reporting of Basic Educational Data System (BEDS) information and other required state personnel
- Maintain and update rosters for all District schools and departments to reflect current staffing, certifications, salary, and seniority.
- Coordinate and administer FMLA, ADA accommodations, and other leave-related processes in compliance with applicable
- Oversee the District's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and serve as the administrative liaison for staff referrals.
Post-Reconfiguration and Change Management - Manage all human resources implications of the District's school reconfiguration, including staff displacement, seniority-based reassignment, and the resolution of related grievances or
- Support staff through organizational change with clear communication, empathy, and a commitment to fairness and
- Work collaboratively with union representatives and district leadership to resolve reconfiguration-related personnel matters expeditiously and in good
- Ensure that all reconfiguration-related personnel actions are documented, legally compliant, and consistent with contractual
Staff Development Atid Organizational Culture - Design and implement orientation and onboarding programs for staff new to the
- Collaborate with district leadership to identify and address professional development needs across employee groups.
- Foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and respect within the Human Resources office and across the District's workforce.
- Supervise and support the Human Resources office clerical and professional
Additional Responsibilities Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as determined by the Superintendent of Schools.
This posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent or appropriate designee. The Mount Vernon City School District reserves the right to update, revise, or change this posting and related duties at any time without prior notice.
QUALIFICATIONS - New York State Administrator Certification (SDA or SDL required)
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in human resources, preferably in a public school district or comparable public sector setting
- Demonstrated knowledge of New York State Civil Service Law, the Taylor Law, and collective bargaining in a multi-union environment
- Proven experience serving on or leading labor negotiations teams
- Strong command of New York State Education Law, including disciplinary procedures under Sections 75 and 3020-a
- Experience managing EEO, ADA, FMLA, and related employment compliance programs
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interpret and present complex legal and contractual information clearly
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, rapidly changing environment with multiple competing priorities
- Proven capacity to build trust and maintain productive relationships with union leadership, staff, and district administrators
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality
- Experience with human resources information systems and personnel data management
