Assistant Human Resources Director Leaves School District

The Framingham Public Schools assistant director of human resources has left the district, less than two years on the job.

Rae Catchings was hired in November 2013.

In August, she began working as the operations manager in the human resources department in the Boston Public Schools.

The position has not been advertised since she left.

Framingham Public Schools created the position of assistant director of human resources in 2013. The position was advertised in October.

Catchings came to Framingham from the City of Boston, where she worked as a personnel officer for 9 months. She graduating from Pine Manor College in 2008 with a bachelor’s in business administration and management. She received a Master’s degree in business management in 2012 from Framingham State University.

Framingham Public Schools posted more than 3 dozen jobs this summer, and some are still unfilled, a week before school starts. For a list of jobs advertised by the Framingham Public Schools, click here.

When created in 2013, the assistant director’s job description included:

Performance Responsibilities include:
Staffing:
1. Assists in the administration of personnel support for all school department employees including selection, assignments, transfers, leaves and other personnel activities. Such administration must be completed in a timely fashion.
2. Prepares the posting of vacancies within and outside the district. Prescreens candidates and notifies hiring authorities of licensed and highly qualified staff.
3. Coordinates and assists the Chief Human Resources Officer with the recruitment of personnel.
4. Supervises all office personnel under the direction of Chief Human Resources Officer.

Administrative:
1. Reviews the proper starting step for new employees with the Chief Human Resources Officer. Prepares all notices and paperwork for new employees. Sets up meetings with new hires and meets with new hires to review all paperwork and benefits.
2. Tracks and monitors certification, recertification and evaluations of all staff members. Assists employees with certification issues. Monitors licensure status on DESE security portal.
3. Prepares individual teacher contracts for approval by Superintendent and the Chief Human Resources Officer. Prepares annual teacher reappointment notices.
4. Provides support to the Chief Human Resources Officer in the administration of negotiated employee agreements and employee relations.
5. Assists in the development and implementation of plans in Human Resources for efficiency and compliance with district, state, and federal guidelines.
6. Provides reports and information to other departments, town departments and outside agencies as requested.
7. Becomes familiar with duties of other staff members and assists them with projects in peak flow time.
8. Acts as the key contact person with Technology for EPIMS reporting. Refers questions to Chief Human Resources Officer.

9. Compiles and completes all CORI requests. Coordinates and implements three year CORI reporting. Reviews questionable CORIs with Chief Human Resources Officer. Ensures district CORI authorization is active and valid.
10. Compiles and monitors all information regarding authorization to work in the US of all employees. Works with the Chief Human Resources Officer and special counsel in immigration filings and or paperwork.
11. Monitors and facilitates the Framingham teacher mentoring program.
12. When requested, attends meetings representing the Chief Human Resources Officer

Benefits Management:
1. Responsible for the open enrollment process for health, dental, and life insurance benefits.
2. Coordinates benefits in conjunction with Town Human Resources Department and resolves issues directly with the Town or vendor.