Director of Human Resources

About the Employer

Metropolitan Education District (MetroED) is a regional provider of Career Technical Education (CTE) and Adult Education. As the largest organization of its kind in Santa Clara County, we are dedicated to offering career-oriented education to both high school and adult students. Annually, MetroED provides 2,600 diverse students with the skills to help them be productive, income-earning, and tax-paying contributors to Silicon Valley.


MetroED collaborates with designated districts to provide comprehensive educational opportunities for adults and high school students. Through our Silicon Valley Career Technical Education program, we offer career technical education to high school students and, on a space-available basis, to adult students in the following districts: Campbell Union High School District, East Side Union High School District, Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District, Milpitas Unified School District, San Jose Unified School District, and Santa Clara Unified School District.


Additionally, our Silicon Valley Adult Education provides courses for the San Jose Unified School District.

Job Summary

We are seeking a collaborative Human Resources leader to support employees and advance innovative Career Technical and Adult Education programs.


Under the general direction of the Superintendent, the Director of Human Resources provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all human resources functions at MetroED, a Joint Powers Authority serving six partner school districts.


The Director ensures legal and contractual compliance, supports a positive organizational
culture, and administers employment and labor relations processes for all employee groups. To best serve the diverse students, families, and communities of MetroED, the Director builds and sustains human resource systems that are equitable, inclusive, and responsive.


As a small district-one site, two programs, 2,500 students, and approximately 100 employees-we offer the opportunity to make a visible impact. Our size allows for direct communication, strong professional relationships, and the ability to see the results of your work firsthand.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Reference
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Posting closes: 07/17/26
Interview date: 07/24/26


Benefits
Generous employer contribution toward employee and dependent health, dental, and life insurance benefits, and an employee assistance program. MetroED also provides several benefit options using pretax earnings. This increases spending power and protection when unforeseen events put a person at risk, such as loss of income, unanticipated medical expenses, or worse. Employee enrollment in the following plans is optional and includes a medical flexible spending account, a dependent care flexible spending account, additional life insurance, cancer insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and transportation.


CalPERS/CalSTRS participation is based on eligibility.


MetroED is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Joint Powers Agency


Disclosure: Background investigation with the FBI and DOJ will be conducted.


Additionally, candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose whether they have ever been the subject of any investigation related to sexual misconduct or abuse, regardless of the outcome.


Education Code: 200-262.4 / Metropolitan Education District BP: 0410


The Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.


Metropolitan Education District (MetroED) is Silicon Valley's regional learning center for high-quality Career Technical Education (CTE) and Adult Education. As the largest provider in Santa Clara County, we advance our Vision 2030 commitment to inspire, engage, and connect students for success in life, college, and careers.


Each year, more than 2,200 diverse learners gain the technical, academic, and professional skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving workforce. MetroED is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) with Campbell Union High School District, East Side Union High School District, Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District, Milpitas Unified School District, San Jose Unified School District, and Santa Clara Unified School District.


MetroED is one campus with an operating budget of approximately $20 million. We are a place where innovation, excellence, and opportunity come together. We invite dedicated professionals to join us in shaping the future of student success.