Administer procedures and policies relative to certificated and classified personnel of the Office in conformity with the requirements of appropriate federal and state laws including the California Education Code, and local Superintendent and Board Policy. Oversee the selection and hiring processes for certificated and classified recruitments and Office Reductions in Force (RIF). Support the development and maintenance of performance evaluation systems for employees. Supervise and evaluate assigned personnel staff.Oversee management/supervisory personnel in the progressive discipline process for certificated and classified employees. Oversee the development and implementation of professional growth plans for certificated and classified personnel.Act as a liaison to union leaders to resolve employee complaints and concerns in a collaborative setting. Oversee negotiations and prepare collective bargaining agreements. Serves as a liaison with the Public Employment Relation Board (PERB) and other agencies and organizations dealing with employer/employee relations. Oversee training for principal, teachers and other management on the interpretations/adherence of contract language. Recommend Superintendent Policy and Administrative Regulations additions and changes and ensuring these changes are communicated to management. Support the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resource Services, with special projects (one-time, long-term, or on-going). Represent the Office at various community meetings and task forces.

This class is distinguished from other classes in the following ways: The Labor Relations Director requires specialized subject matter expertise in employment related matters, and provides administrative direction to in matters related to employee relations. Responsibilities include direct and indirect supervision for professional and clerical personnel, an advocate and multiple coordinators for Office investigations and administrative hearings, pertaining to employment and labor relations matters. The office conducts legal research and analysis, and understand legal concepts and terminology pertaining to labor relations, union contract, grievances, bargaining, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation cases. Most frequently meets with LACOE managers, administrators, non-management personnel, union representatives, outside legal counsel, and government agencies. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:Advice, guidance and provide training to supervisors concerning performance management and discipline; responds to Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and Department of Labor (DOL) complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other violations of state and federal law involving classified and certificated staff; serves as advocate for the Office at various administrative proceedings, including, discipline appeal hearings before the Personnel Commission, certificated discipline proceedings before the Office Administrative Hearings, settlement, mediation, and other hearings before DFEH, EEOC, DOL, and Public Employment Relations Board (PERB); and arbitrations per union contracts; assists the Labor Relation Advocate in conducting legal research regarding issues specific to labor relations; conducts neutral fact-finding investigations pertaining to allegations of serious employee wrongdoing; provides assistance and advice in the interpretation a

The Project Director shall plan, organize, and direct the administration of district teacher credentialing programs, employee staff development, various state and federal grants supporting individuals seeking to become highly qualified teachers, and other services for novice teachers; supervise certificated and classified staff; coordinate planning activitiesfor the Beginning Teacher Programs; develop and refine program services, policies, procedures, and courses; make critical decisions impacting the implementation of accredited teacher preparation programs and other services for prospective teachers; direct the evaluation and improvement of the Beginning Teacher Programs services, policies, and procedures; serve in an active leadership role with local districts, charter schools, and others seeking teacher preparation services, as well as with regional and state level agencies; supervise and direct project budget development, preparation, andcompliance;