Director, Human Resources

Role Overview

Saddleback Valley Unified School District is seeking a Director of Human Resources to support the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources in leading the district’s wide-ranging personnel and employee relations operations. This position focuses on both certificated and classified staff and plays a key role in planning, organizing, and directing HR functions across the district.

About the Employer

Saddleback Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) is a public school district in South Orange County, California. It serves about 23,000 students from preschool through adult education across 33 school locations.

Key Duties

The selected candidate will help guide the district’s personnel and employee relations program and contribute to the overall administration of human resources services for certificated and classified employees.

Salary and Work Schedule

Compensation is based on experience. The pay range is $149,652 to $198,205, with the top end including longevity credit after 15 years of acceptable experience in education. An additional $5,390 is available for doctoral credit. The assignment runs for 224 work days each year and is a full-time position.

Application Details

Application deadline: 7/2/2026 at 4:00 PM Pacific. Contact: Jade Miyashiro, 949-580-3217.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must hold a master’s degree from an accredited college or university, a valid California teaching credential, a valid California administrative credential, and a valid California driver’s license.

Application Materials

Candidates are asked to submit a letter of introduction, resume, and three letters of recommendation signed and dated within the last two years. Supporting documents also include a transcript copy and a copy of the valid California administrative credential.

Additional Information

CalSTRS guidance is provided for informational purposes only, and not every posting is eligible for CalSTRS participation.