Director of Personnel - 26/27 - IN-DISTRICT ONLY!!!

Director of Personnel - 26/27 - IN-DISTRICT ONLY!!! at Ceres Unified School District

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Application Deadline

7/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted

7/1/2026

Contact

Laci Sanson

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$165,410 - $192,970 Annually

Add l Salary Info

$165,410 - $192,970 annually

Length of Work Year

222 work days

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

District Office - Personnel Department

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

CERES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Director of Personnel Services Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of

Personnel

Salary: Administrator Salary Schedule Classification: Administrative Management

FLSA: Exempt (salaried) Work Year: 12 Months - 222 Work Days

Board

Ratified: 1/21/2010

BASIC FUNCTION:

Responsible for all functions related to certificated and classified personnel, including recruitment, selection, assignment, transfer and evaluation.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Directs the recruitment program and the selection process for certificated and classified personnel
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of applicant files including applicant's eligibility for employment
• Establishes and maintains a system for the monitoring and maintenance of employee evaluations; assists in the development of appropriate documentation in the personnel evaluation, discipline, and dismissal process; serves on the BTSA Joint Panel
• Oversees new employee orientation, professional growth and training programs, and assists with employee recognition programs
• Participates in the negotiation process and maintains confidentiality of sensitive negotiation and other personnel related information
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel
• Directs the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, and files related to assigned activities and personnel
• Communicates with other administrators and District personnel to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts, exchange information
• Assists administrators in the remediation of personnel, conducts investigations
• Provides direction and assistance in resolving employee grievances and appeals concerning certificated personnel actions
• Attends a variety of meetings and serves on assigned committees
• Reviews the effectiveness of recruitment, selection, and assignment practices as related to District affirmative action goals
• Maintains a liaison with the colleges and universities to assure appropriate assignment and evaluation of student teachers
• Assists the Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Services and advises on matters pertaining to personnel administration
• Assists with the development of personnel policies and job descriptions
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge and application of: Principles, practices, and trends of school personnel administration; laws, rules, regulations, and policies affecting the administration of personnel, credentialing, and evaluation; general labor relations, laws, practices, and procedures; certificated bargaining unit agreement and negotiation techniques; effective public speaking techniques.

Ability to:

• Interpret and apply State laws and rules, education codes, and government codes
• Maintain open communication and cooperative relationships with others, inspire individual and team development, and review processes for improvement
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Remain tactful and courteous in all matters to maintain and/or establish good public relations
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information routinely handled in all personnel areas

CREDENTIALS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Credentials: Teaching Credential and Administrative Credentials; valid California Driver's License

Education: Master's degree in educational administration, personnel administration, labor relations or related field

Experience: Experience in educational administration and elementary and/or secondary teaching experience preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds individually or with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Requirements / Qualifications

Base credential and California Administrative Services Credential are required.

There are no documents that are required to be attached to this application. This posting is internal only. No letters of recommendation are required.

Requirements / Qualifications

Base credential and California Administrative Services Credential are required.

There are no documents that are required to be attached to this application. This posting is internal only. No letters of recommendation are required.

Comments and Other Information

IN DISTRICT POSTING - Only current CUSD certificated staff who are serving under contract are eligible to apply. This position is for the 2026/2027 school year. Work year is 222 work days Salary Range $165,410 to $192,970 plus Masters Stipend and Doctoral Stipend Ceres Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Comments and Other Information

IN DISTRICT POSTING - Only current CUSD certificated staff who are serving under contract are eligible to apply. This position is for the 2026/2027 school year. Work year is 222 work days Salary Range $165,410 to $192,970 plus Masters Stipend and Doctoral Stipend Ceres Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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