Job Description
Region: 10
School District/Employer:
District Category/Employer: Central Office,
Position: Executive Director,
Assignment Level: Area
Job Title: Executive Director of Human Resources
School: Coppell ISD
Campus Description: Coppell (cop-ELL) Independent School District is a premier public school system with a statewide reputation for educational excellence. This high-performing and innovative district serves over 13,100 learners in the communities of Coppell, Dallas (Cypress Waters), North Irving, Lewisville, and Valley Ranch.
The majority of Coppell ISD is located in Coppell, TX, a suburb of Dallas. The city of over 42,000 residents is positioned approximately 5 miles northeast of the DFW Airport…north of Interstate 635 and west of I-35E.
Although the City of Coppell is just over 14 square miles in size, the school district spans over 23 square miles.
Date Posted: 5/12/2026
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes:
Direct and manage district human resource activities to ensure legally sound and effective human resource management practices. Responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of human resource programs to include wage and salary administration of professional, para-professional, and auxiliary staffing, employee benefits, leave administration, performance appraisal, employee training, recruitment, staffing, and employee communications. Interpret and recommend personnel policies and regulations for the district.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Employment
· Work cooperatively with principals and staff to forecast staffing needs and develop staffing plans.
· Coordinate the district application, recruitment and retention program and ensure that the district is represented in a positive and professional manner. Implement a screening and selection process for all employees.
· Coordinate orientation-training programs for new employees necessary for success on the job.
· Direct and monitor employee performance appraisal system and ensure that supervisors have proper training. Assist supervisors and principals with employee counseling, improvement plans, and due-process procedures, where needed.
· Oversee the administration of employment contracts and contract renewals.
· Plan, evaluate, and administer equal employment opportunity provisions and work cooperatively with others to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
· Oversee the assurance that all teachers are highly qualified and have the appropriate credentials for assignments.
Compensation
· Develop and implement procedures for administering salary, benefits, and other forms of compensation that effectively implement policies adopted by the board.
· Direct the preparation and revision of job descriptions and the classification of positions in the district compensation plan.
· Administer the teacher salary schedule and ensure compliance with the state minimum salary schedule requirements.
· Administer the exempt and nonexempt compensation programs and ensure compliance with federal wage and overtime laws.
· Provide cost analysis of salary and wage adjustments for the budgeting process.
· In collaboration with the Curriculum & Instruction Department, oversee the implementation of the local designation system for the Teacher Incentive Allotment.
Employee Relations
· Use management practices that promote collegiality, teamwork, and collaborative decision making among staff.
· Develop and implement procedures to ensure that employees are kept well informed of personnel policies, procedures, and programs that affect them. Ensure that the employee handbook is created, updated annually, and distributed.
· Implement and oversee effective districtwide employee recognition programs.
· Implement policies associated with and oversee processing of employee complaints and grievances.
· Monitor employee retention and turnover through analysis of data and exit interviews.
Budget
· Work with others to compile and report projections of staff and facility needs.
· Ensure that programs are cost-effective and that funds are managed prudently.
· Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
· Implement the policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area assigned.
Records
· Recommend policies that improve programs.
· Supervise personnel records management and oversee required state records management program (may serve as designated records management officer).
· Compile, maintain, file, and secure all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
Human Resources Department
· Recruit, train, and supervise department staff and make sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, assignment, retention, discipline, and termination.
· Evaluate job performance of department staff to ensure effectiveness.
· Develop training options and improvement plans for department staff to ensure the department’s effective operation.
Other
· Attend board meetings regularly and make presentations to the board.
· Stay abreast of current research and best practices in human resources management and development in educational and non-education-related settings, and adjust plans, policies and procedures accordingly.
· Coordinate the student teacher program with area colleges and universities.
· Ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws regarding human resources management and development. Stay abreast of state and federal public policy changes that could impact the district.
· Oversee and facilitate training/communication for campus and district secretaries.
· Coordinate and manage all employee leaves and absences.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise and evaluate the assigned members of the Human Resources Department.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent districtwide and statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
Qualifications: Education/Certification:
Master’s degree in education or management-related field
Valid Administrator’s certification preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of the selection, training, and supervision of personnel
Knowledge of wage and salary, benefits, employee communications programs and performance appraisal administration.
Knowledge of school employment law and hearing procedures
Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Strong technology skills and knowledge of HR related software programs
Ability to create and manage a climate of confidentiality
Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, the school board and other organizations.
Ability to conduct employee investigations following district policy and maintaining confidentiality
Experience:
Successful administrative experience and an equivalent amount of human resource management experience in a school district or the private sector is required.
Salary Range: Pay Grade 108
Benefits: We are pleased to provide eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes both district-paid and voluntary products.
How To Apply: Please apply directly with Coppell ISD:
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Local area