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Anticipated start date: 8/2026

Title: Director of Recruitment and Retention

Reports to: Associate Superintendent of Human Resources

General Summary: Reporting to the Associate Superintendent of Human Resources, the Director of

Recruitment and Retention collaborates with all hiring managers and building administration throughout the District

to develop and implement strategic long-range recruitment plans that support the Mission of Millard Public Schools

(MPS). This position provides leadership in developing and executing human resources strategies in support of the

overall strategic direction of MPS; specifically in the areas of talent acquisition, retention, and succession planning.

Essential Functions

Works with hiring managers and building administrators to develop and implement proactive and creative

recruitment strategies/tools to attract, recruit, and attain highly preferred job candidates.

Assists in interviewing, selecting, and assigning teachers, paras, professional/technical and other assigned

staff members.

Responsible for meeting established recruitment goals and objectives while maintaining and developing

attrition and succession plans.

Assists the Director of Personnel in the areas of evaluating and dismissing teachers, professional/technical

staff, paraprofessionals, secretaries, custodial/maintenance, food service, substitute teachers and other

assigned staff.

Manages and coordinates all aspects of the Student Teaching Program and collaboration with Student

Education Academy Program.

Manages and coordinates all aspects of the Substitute Teacher Program as well as long-term substitute

teacher placements.

Attends and/or coordinates recruitment functions such as job fairs, career days and/or other events to find

qualified candidates for all job classes.

Develops and maintains relationships with all Department Managers/Principals.
Attends all Board of Education and Cabinet Meetings.
Assists with Human Resources department reporting obligations.
Coordinates the selection and assignment of summer school staff.
Assumes other responsibilities delegated by the Associate Superintendent of Human Resources.

Length of contract: 12-month

Qualifications

Education Level: A doctoral degree from an approved institution with a major in educational administration or the accepted equivalent is preferred; a six-year specialist degree is required.
Certification or Licensure: A Nebraska Administrative and Supervisory Certificate with the appropriate endorsement.
Experience desired: Three years experience in recruiting, interviewing, assigning, and evaluating people.
Other requirements: Ability to work with individuals in the development and implementation of district recruitment and selection programs and to compile and prepare reports.

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