Staff Development Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

The Hyde Park Central School District seeks a dynamic self-starter to join our team as a Staff Development Specialist in the Office of Human Resources & Professional Development. Reporting to the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources & Professional Development, this role is a 12-month Managerial / Confidential position subject to all Civil Service regulations and exam requirements. Appointment to this role is provisional. This person will help design a coaching program to fulfill our "grow your own" mission.

This role in our organization will approximately consist of the following breakdown of duties: 30% Onboarding / Offboarding, 10% Recruitment, 25% HR Generalist Tasks / HRIS System Management, 20% Career Coaching, 15% Training.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This position serves as the school district's representative in the consideration and determination of a wide variety of administrative problems relating to staff training. The work involves frequent contact with the administrator, and curriculum and instructional staff in program development. Work is performed independently under prescribed guidelines, with unusual or precedent changing problems referred to the attention of the supervisor. This position may direct the work of lower level employees.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITES:

The following is indicative of the level and types of activities performed by incumbents in this title. It

is not meant to be all inclusive and does not preclude a supervisor from assigning activities not listed which could reasonably be expected to be performed by an employee in this title.

1. Creates and facilitates career development plans for employees to be able to grow and develop

their career within the district;

2. Develops and delivers employee trainings;

3. Attends career fairs and develops relationships with vendors and potential new employees;

4. Oversees NYS Department of Labor approved registered apprenticeship program;

5. May assist in investigations of potential employee misconduct in conjunction with the

supervisor, provide advice to administrators about employee conduct matters;

6. Conducts new employee onboarding, meets with potential retirees, and conducts exit and

retention interviews;

7. May supervise the work of others assigned to the office for special projects or on a regular

basis.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Knowledge of software packages for word processing, spreadsheets and database management;

· Knowledge of composition, grammar, spelling, punctuation and required formats;

· Knowledge of computational skills to monitor unit activity, track budget accounts and oversee the

· purchase of supplies and equipment;

· Skill in operating office equipment to produce work accurately and efficiently;

· Ability to assist the administrator in the management of the work flow of the department;

· Ability to schedule meetings involving numerous people with conflicting schedules;

· Ability to learn and understand departmental functions;

· Ability to gather, compile and evaluate information and records, prepare reports and make

· recommendations based on analysis of data collected;

· Personal characteristics necessary to perform the duties of the position;

· Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EITHER: (A) Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human

Resources, Education or a related field AND two (2) years

of work experience in training, classroom instruction or career development;

OR: (B) Associates degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human

Resources, Education or a related field AND four (4) years

work experience as outlined in (A);

OR: (C) An equivalent combination of the training and experience within the limits of

(A)through (B) above.

Hyde Park Central School District’s new Presidential Perks is a special program designed to help our essential staff save money. We believe that by investing in you, we are investing in the future of our students. Some of our Presidential Perks include

• discounted college tuition
• free counseling,
• pet insurance,
• travel discounts and more!

The Hyde Park Central School District, located in the scenic Hudson Valley of New York, is a public school system dedicated to fostering a dynamic and supportive learning environment for all students. Serving the town of Hyde Park and portions of neighboring communities, the district encompasses multiple schools committed to academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of responsible citizens. With a focus on continuous improvement and adapting to the evolving needs of a global society, Hyde Park Central School District strives to empower its community to achieve their full potential and embrace the opportunities of an interconnected world.

Company Description

The Hyde Park Central School District, located in the scenic Hudson Valley of New York, is a public school system dedicated to fostering a dynamic and supportive learning environment for all students. Serving the town of Hyde Park and portions of neighboring communities, the district encompasses multiple schools committed to academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of responsible citizens. With a focus on continuous improvement and adapting to the evolving needs of a global society, Hyde Park Central School District strives to empower its community to achieve their full potential and embrace the opportunities of an interconnected world.