Disciplinary Hearing Officer - Part-Time - Leadership Services

Position Type: Student Disciplinary Hearing Officer - Part Time (as needed)
Non-Benefited position
Salary:
$45.00 per hour

The Disciplinary Hearing Officer is directly responsible to the Executive Director of School Operational Effectiveness & Support and the Coordinators of Student Conduct, Prevention, Intervention & Family Support and as is responsible for conducting disciplinary hearings.

The Disciplinary Hearing Officer shall:

• Be an independent decision maker appointed by the Board of Education to hear student disciplinary matters for the purpose of determining whether or not a student has violated a rule and/or policy of the Board of Education of Henry County, when the matter may result in a long-term suspension or expulsion.
• Conduct due process student disciplinary hearings in an orderly and professional manner, following all rules, regulations, and applicable laws.
• Compile and submit disciplinary hearing evidence and records.
• Meet on a regular basis with the Coordinators of Conduct, Prevention, Intervention and Family Support for the purpose of maintaining communication and clarity in areas related to student disciplinary hearings.
• Attend professional growth opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 
Qualifications:

• Be in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia, or have experience as a teacher, counselor, or administrator in a public school system, or be actively serving as a hearing officer under an existing contract/agreement with a Georgia school system provided that such individual completes the tribunal training course within 6 months of July 1 of the given year.
• Ability to perform professionally under stressful and confrontational situations.
• Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and community.
• Ability to be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Ability to perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information in a professional manner.
• Ability to make fair and impartial decisions based on the evidence presented.
• Possess high integrity, excellent character, and good professional reputation.
• Abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.