Human Capital (HR)

Our mission supports the Waterbury Public Schools by utilizing personnel and talent management services, policies and systems that align with the district's mission, vision, and strategies through the recruitment, development, and retention of a high performing and diverse workforce.

To be recognized as an employer of choice and a provider of innovative and results-oriented human resources services, policies and systems.

Ethical: We lead by example and advocate equitable treatment in our behaviors, policies, and practices.

Excellence: We work as a team to bring experience, advanced technology, and best practices to bear in providing the highest-quality service for our students and families. We devote ourselves to continuous improvement, excellence, professionalism and innovation in our work.

Inclusiveness: We seek the input of others and strive for transparency and inclusiveness.

Integrity: We honor our commitments and conduct our service to the public in a manner that promotes fairness, respect, honesty, and trust.  

Professional Development: We are committed to maximizing the potential of every individual and to support and promote the City and Waterbury Public Schools as a learning organization. 

Respect: We encourage the diversity of thoughts, experiences, and backgrounds and celebrate participation and partnership in all of our endeavors.

Risk-Taking: We are open to possibility and foster creativity and risk-taking to support continuous improvement.

Safety: We believe those we serve deserve excellent service, and a safe, productive, and healthy work environment. 

Service: We have a passion for service and are committed to knowing our employees and other stakeholders, anticipating their needs, and exceeding their expectations.

If we commit to create and refine efficient structures to hire, develop, support, and retain highly effective teachers, leaders, and staff of diverse backgrounds every year, then student learning will increase.