Position:
Human Resource Director
Type:
Public
Location:
Rural
Job ID:
136226
County:
Apache
Posted:
November 04, 2026
Contact Information:
Sanders Unified School District
po box 250
sanders, AZ 86512
District Website
Contact:
Maria Hernandez
Phone: 855-678-7873
Fax:
District Email
Job Description:
Position Title: Human Resource Director Location: Admin. Building
Reports To: Superintendent Supervises: No one
Classification: Certified or Classified Status: FTE Contract
FLSA Status: Exempt Benefit Eligible: Yes
Work Year: 12 months' Salary: Range: $77,340-$87,624
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Qualifications
- Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
- Possess or ability to secure an IVP Fingerprint Card
- Bachelor's degree in related field. Master's Degree in HR Administration preferred.
- Three (3) years' successful experience as a Human Resource Director.
- First Aid/CPR certified.
- Valid Arizona Driver's License
- Well versed in Navajo tradition and culture.
- Effective written and oral communication.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Skills Needed
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- The Human Resource Director is a forward thinking and innovative individual with emphasis given to workforce entry and retention programs by offering our employees professional development and other trainings to enhance their skillsets.
- Responsible for providing leadership in the coordination of the District's staff planning, evaluation, recruitment selection, orientation, compensation programs, and retention incentives.
- Provides day-to-day support to staff members.
- Review applications and vet candidates to determine the best qualified person for the position.
- Manages the interview process, develops interview questions, and appoints interview committee members. Prepare board agenda items for new hires including letters of recommendation from the interview committee.
- Manages the recruitment and onboarding processes for international teachers J-1 visas.
- Responsible for maintaining personnel records.
- Collaborates with the Payroll Specialist on employment matters.
- Collaborates with the Finance Director on Salary Schedules, Supplemental Pay Schedules, and additions and deletions to the schedules.
- Collaborates with the Finance Director on Employee Health Benefit Plans.
- Manages the Educational Services (ESI) Substitutes and the Retire/Rehire programs.
- Manages the IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required for employment.
- Monitors teacher and other staff certifications to ensure all have valid certificates on file with the Arizona Department of Education and have proper certification relative to their position.
- Responsible for the issuance of all district contracts and supplemental pays.
- Participates and serves as a mediator in the management of employee disciplinary matters.
- Works with the Finance Director for developing the Human Resource budget.
- Works cooperatively with District office personnel, administrators, staff, and IT Techs.
- Prepares and submits required state and federal reports.
- Responsible for ensuring employees receive Arizona School Risk and Retention Trust trainings.
- Prepare and submits the Elementary-Secondary Staff Information Report (EEO-5).
- Collaborates with Principals to ensure the Teacher Information Accountability Report (TIA) is submitted and is updated as needed.
- Develop and maintain the employee handbook.
- Maintain a working knowledge of current human resources management software.
- Participate in continuous professional development to enhance the ability to support the needs of employees.
- Required to attend Governing Board Meetings, and report on employee vacancies and pending interviews
- Meet the diverse needs of all employees including those requiring special accommodations.
Core Values/Professional Qualities
Pride, Integrity, Respect, Attitude, Teamwork, Empowerment, Success
Sanders USD's mascot is the Pirate.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Other
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Responsibilities for performing duties which protect the health and safety of students and staff.
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Know and observe Board policies and regulations.
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Follow school emergency procedures.
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Attend staff meetings, Governing Board Meetings, and district in-service programs.
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Responsible for performing other job-related duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
Housing available.
Other:
You may apply online at:
https://www.sandersusd.net