Disciplinary Hearing Officer - Part-Time - District Office, Leadership Services

Job Description: Position Title: Disciplinary Hearing Officer - Part-Time

Reports To: Executive Director, School Operational Systems Effectiveness & Support

Hourly Rate: $45 Assist with planning and conducting staff development opportunities for building level administrators and back-up hearing officers in the areas of student disciplinary hearings and school law. Meet on a regular basis with the Executive Director and Coordinators 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 and Requirements: 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 six months of July 1 of the given year. Ability to perform professionally under stressful and confrontational situations. Ability to work well with a diverse population of students, staff, and administrators. Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation. Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) Code of Ethics for Educators. Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work. Ability to be present at the physical worksite. Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting. Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.