Job Details
| Region: | 11 |
| School District/Employer: | Northwest ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Central Office, |
| Position: | Director, |
| Assignment Level: |
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| Job Title: | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES |
| School: | NORTHWEST ISD |
| Campus Description: | ADMINISTRATION BUILDING |
| Date Posted: | 5/14/2026 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Job Title: Director of Human Resources (0131) Reports to: Executive Director of Human Resources Dept. /Campus: Human Resources Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Pay Grade: A40 Duty Days: 235 Date Revised: 04/2026 Primary Purpose: Assist in directing, coordinating, and managing the district human resource functions to ensure legally sound and effective personnel management practices. Support the development and implementation of personnel programs to include recruitment, staffing, compensation, and employee communication. Interpret, review and recommend personnel policies and regulations for the district. |
| Qualifications: | Qualifications: Master’s degree in education, human resources, business administration, or equivalent Course work in business, public, education administration or human resources Texas mid-management, principal or superintendent certification Three years successful administrative experience Teaching experience Knowledge of certification laws, Texas Education Code, district policies, federal and state law relating to personnel, contracts and budgeting Knowledge of school employment law, personnel law, and hearing procedures Ability to analyze and interpret data and statistics Proficient in creation and editing of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint Documents Proficient in the creation and delivery of presentations Ability to manage budget and personnel Knowledge and experience with master schedule development at the secondary level Ability to communicate effectively Knowledge of wage, salary and benefits A comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the diverse needs of teachers and staff Certification in T-TESS (preferred) Major Responsibilities and Duties: Supports the recruitment and hiring process of all employees Annually review, update, and create job descriptions for professional and paraprofessional staff. Analyze the job descriptions of all employees to determine exempt and non-exempt status. Assist with staffing growth projections and review requests for additional staffing needs. Support campus administrators with personnel concerns and/or staffing needs of staff, paraprofessionals and substitute teachers. Manage the TEA class size waiver process and review student enrollment on an ongoing basis. Maintain T-TESS certification and support district administrators in the evaluation of employees. Review temporary worker requests, assign appropriate rate of pay, and approve timesheets. Collaborate, plan and coordinate with executive level administrators to articulate the district’s recruitment, selection, certification, highly qualified teachers, retention, and performance management initiatives and help to solicit support for implementation of those initiatives. Assist the Executive Director in creating and conducting orientations for new staff members. Pre-screen applicants and provide assistance in the selection of candidates for employment. Apply technology, as appropriate, to manage, track and report on applicant data to support data-informed decision-making. Analyze EXIT data and create reports to determine trends and improve retention practices Have thorough working knowledge of trends and changes in Human Resources services in order to maintain and update an effective recruitment program Assist in creating, coordinating, and presenting HR-related training for district staff Plans, evaluates and administers equal employment opportunity provisions and works cooperatively with others to ensure compliance with federal and state personnel laws and regulations Assists supervisory personnel in conducting due process procedures Implement policies associated with employee complaints, grievances, and serve as support during the employee grievance process. Ensures that operations contribute to the attainment of district goals and objectives Compiles, maintains, files and secures all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents and records relating to employees Supervises department staff and makes sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, assignment, retention, discipline, and termination Participate in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of employment law, regulations, and practices Supervise and oversee the applicant software system Lead district efforts to develop, communicate, and implement successful employee retention strategies. Make recommendations regarding policies and procedures related to HR services. Demonstrate skill in coaching staff and peers; provide technical assistance to other departments as needed. Comply with HR policies, statues, and rules (e.g., EEO, Title IX, and Fair Labors Standards Act). Assist in the review and revision of HR policies, rules and regulations. Develop supplemental guidelines for existing procedures. Supervise the background and fingerprinting process. Work in collaboration with the Executive Director in compensation and hiring practices for the District. Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises and evaluates HR clerical paraprofessionals. Equipment Used: Personal computer, printer, copier, fax machine Working Conditions: Maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions. Repetitive hand motions and prolonged use of computer. Frequent travel in and out of district, overnight trips, travel by car or plane, long hours of standing. The position requires frequent bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, overhead reaching, sitting, and keyboarding. Position requires the ability to lift 25 pounds to waist high. This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required. |
| Salary Range: | 103,087.45 TO 143,136.15 |
| Benefits: | https://www.nisdtx.org/staff/benefits |
| How To Apply: | https://www.nisdtx.org/departments/human-resources/job-postings |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Kimberly Barker |
| Email: | kbarker@nisdtx.org |
| Address: | P.O. Box 77070 |
| City: | Fort Worth |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 76177-0070 |
| Phone: | (817) 215-0109 |
| Fax: | (817) 215-0170 |