SENIOR MANAGER - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

Compensation

Salary Schedule

Overview

To provide thorough investigations into allegations of child abuse and other employee misconduct, guidance to principals, managers, and supervisors in the interpretation of contract language, policy and procedures, employee discipline, and performance matters.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Five (5) years of experience in investigations. Additional years of investigative experience in an education setting, local, state, or federal agency preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of organization and management theory and practice. Knowledge of current educational trends and research. Knowledge of group dynamics. Knowledge and commitment to decentralized decision-making and accountability of results. Ability to read, interpret and enforce State Board Rules, school board policy, federal and state laws governing employee misconduct. Knowledge of or training in investigative practices and procedures relating to employee misconduct. Knowledge of or training in civil and criminal court procedures and records retrieval. Knowledge of Human Resources rules, regulations, and policies such as ADA, FMLA, EEO, Workman’s Compensation, and labor contracts. Ability to understand and enforce collective bargaining agreements to include grievances, arbitrations, and mediations. Ability to use effective public relations skills. Ability to analyze data. Ability to use effective interviewing techniques, investigative techniques, coaching, and evaluation procedures. Ability to analyze and resolve complex investigations and interpersonal conflicts. Ability to use public speaking skills effectively. Ability to work and communicate effectively with people through written and oral communication towards the achievement of district goals. Understands that quality teaching and learning are an essential process and product of public schools and has the ability to focus Professional Standards resources toward this goal. Ability to use memory and analytical skills to successfully complete investigative assignments. Ability to pay attention to detail and to ensure accuracy and completeness of all investigative material. Very good interpersonal/relationship management skills. Conflict resolution skills. Teamwork and networking with a broad array of internal and external contacts at all levels (i.e., general public, law enforcement agencies, various government agencies). Demonstrated ability to work in stressful situations over long periods of time. Ability to multitask and to provide sound advice on investigative strategies. Ability to manage large caseloads.REPORTS TO: Assistant Director - Professional StandardsSUPERVISES: Support StaffMACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT:Machines, tools, equipment, electronic devices, vehicles, etc., used in this position. Telephone, Computer, (Personal Computer and Mainframe), Automobile, CopierPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Describes physical conditions of this position.Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated as Light Work.PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:Physical activities of this position. Percent of a typical day involved in each applicable activity is noted.Percentage70 Sitting: Resting with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs.10 Standing: Assuming an upright position on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.10 Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.5 Bending: Lowering the body forward from the waist.5 Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.5 Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position through the use of the upper extremities and back muscles exerting up to 10 pounds of force.80 Finger Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm.70 Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.90 Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately, loudly or quickly.90 Hearing Acuity: The ability to perceive speech and other environmental sounds at normal loudness levels.90 Visual Acuity: The power to see at a level which allows reading of numbers and text, operation of equipment, inspection of machines, etc.Note: Will total more than 100 percent as several activities may be performed at one time.WORKING CONDITIONS:Con