Director, Talent Management/Employee Effectiveness

Mapleton Public Schools•Denver, CO

13d•$103,000 - $168,500

About The Position

Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221. (303) 853-1000, or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204. ADMINISTRATOR VACANCY Position is for the 2026-2027 school year. POSITION: Director, Talent Management/Employee Effectiveness LOCATION: Talent Management/Teaching & Learning PAY RANGE: $103,000 – $168,500 CALENDAR: 228 Days FSLA STATUS : Exempt REPORTS TO: Deputy Superintendent and Executive Director of Teaching & Learning MAPLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Mapleton Public Schools is a small but mighty internationally accredited public school district located in one of the fastest-growing areas of metro Denver – Adams County. We are committed to raising expectations, providing choices for learning, and removing obstacles to success so that we can guarantee all students achieve their dreams and enthusiastically contribute to their community, country, and world. With schools in both North Denver and Thornton, Mapleton covers 25 square miles and serves suburban and light industrial communities. Often considered “the heart” of the Denver metro area, Mapleton Public Schools is where major Colorado arteries including Interstate 25, Highway 36, Interstate 270, and Interstate 76 converge. Mapleton is also where beautiful new school buildings, inspired by the community’s rich history, elevate our innovative and spirited future. We serve more than 7,000 talented students who are eager to partner with you to create positive, successful learning environments. All of Mapleton’s schools are small-by-design. Our portfolio of schools provides an enticing menu of options, including STEM, Big Picture, Dual Language, Gifted and Talented, International focus, EL Learning, University Partnership, Online, Performing and Visual Arts, and Young Adult. Our school designs emphasize “how” learning is supported, not “what” students will learn. We believe when students choose a school where the content is delivered in a way that aligns with their interests and passions, they will be more engaged and will successfully master the content standards. Rigor, relevance, relationships, and choice make Mapleton Public Schools a destination district for our families, and for our teachers, and we hope for you, too! For more information about Mapleton Public Schools please visit our website Here WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS: In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Human Resources, or related field required.
Criminal background check required for hire .
Valid Principal license required or Administrators License preferred.
5-7 years of successful school leadership required.
Valid US driver’s license .
Knowledge of employment laws and general Human Resources practices
Deep knowledge of research based instructional practices.
Experience with leadership and thinking models used to promote the growth of system leaders.
Demonstrated experience serving as both a member and a leader of high functioning collaborative teams.
Knowledge of Colorado Teacher Licensure requirements
Knowledge of federal regulations/mandates related to employment in education
Knowledge of compensation analysis, systems, and structures
Ability to supervise and promote growth in administrative, licensed and classified employees
Ability to communicate effectively and strategically, verbally and in writing, with other staff members, employees, and community
Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze and rely on data for decision making
Advanced human relations skills
Proven ability to diffuse hostile or difficult situations
Ability to mediate and/or lead teams through conflict resolution
Group facilitation skills
Professional development/training skills
Ability to lead/be a part of/work with multiple teams for multiple purposes
Ability to maintain extreme confidentiality
High level problem solving, critical thinking, and analysis skills
Ability to maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job
Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence
Ability and commitment to promote and follow Board of Education policies, District policies, administrative guidelines and building and department procedures
Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
Experience serving as a positive community and education role model for students and adults.

Nice To Haves

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Society of Human Resources Manager (SHRM) preferred.
Administrative experience at school level preferred.
Deep knowledge of Mapleton’s past and current improvement initiatives preferred.
Executive Education through the University of Virginia’s Partnership for Leaders in Education preferred.
Demonstrated success leading initiatives with a system-level impact preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a resource to principals, hiring managers and department directors on employment law, performance issues, and employee relations.
Implement school district, state, and federal statutes, policies, and regulations related to Human Resources.
Lead the implementation of Educator Effectiveness
Serve as a liaison Between the departments of Talent Management and Teaching and Learning.
Coach and evaluate school principals and other staff to maximize outcomes for students and organizational effectiveness, in support of Mapleton’s mission.
Facilitate. Individual, small group and large group training for school principals and other staff.
Lead efforts to recruit, develop and Retain staff members in all employee groups.
Lead the implementation of educator effectiveness, including. Employee evaluation processes.
Lead teacher growth initiatives, including the Educator Assistance (EA) and Intensive Assistance (IA) processes.
Develop a workforce pipeline To provide Mapleton with quality employees. In our positions.
Serve as the district contact for various institutions, including universities and other career training programs.
Serve as a Title IX Coordinator to support District compliance.
Review and process Portability Requests for teacher non-probationary status.
Conduct employee investigations, provide reports, and make recommendations for appropriate disciplinary action of employees.
Analyze trends and recommend proactive measures to address problems.
Resolve Incident Reports through the District Safe-to-Tell reporting system as necessary.
Provide guidance and support to Talent Management team for escalated employee relations matters.
Act as a mediator for addressing and resolving employee-related disputes.
Facilitate communication and guide parties towards reaching a mutually acceptable agreement.
Serve as a resource on employment law and HR-related industry changes and remain current on existing employment law changes that may impact the work of the HR department.
Modify processes to comply with changes in state and federal laws.
Educate HR staff and supervisors on the changes and the effect on current processes and procedures.
Plan and facilitate ongoing training of district and HR staff on HR-related applications and accepted HR policies, practices, and procedures related to employee relations.
Develop and distribute employee relations training resources to people managers, which includes FRISK (Facts, Rule, Impact, Suggestions/Directions, Knowledge) model training.
Oversee special projects, as assigned.
Use sound judgement, set timelines, build project management tools, and present updates to throughout projects.
Track deliverables and work with various departments necessary to bring projects to completion.
Build support for project goals by educating or training supervisor/employee groups.
District Pre-service coordinator and representative with university partnerships.
Coordinate orientations for university interns.
Perform other duties as assigned.