Student Conduct & Hearing Officer; SY

Student Conduct & Hearing Officer

Jefferson RISE Charter School is seeking a highly organized, objective, and detail-oriented Student Conduct & Hearing Officer to serve as the school's primary investigator and hearing officer responsible for ensuring the fair, consistent, and timely application of student conduct policies and procedures.

The Student Conduct & Hearing Officer conducts investigations, reviews evidence, determines findings, assigns disciplinary outcomes, supervises accountability measures, and maintains accurate records related to student conduct matters. This position protects instructional time and supports school safety through objective decision-making, procedural integrity, and consistent implementation of school policies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct investigations involving major student conduct violations
• Interview students, staff, and witnesses and collect relevant evidence
• Review written statements, video footage, and supporting documentation
• Determine findings based on evidence and established school policies
• Maintain complete, accurate, and defensible records of investigations and outcomes
• Ensure investigations are completed thoroughly, within established timelines, and meet all legal compliance requirements

• Apply student conduct policies consistently and objectively
• Determine and assign disciplinary outcomes aligned to school policies and procedures
• Facilitate disciplinary conferences, hearings, and resolution meetings
• Coordinate and supervise student accountability and intervention sessions, and other assigned disciplinary consequences including but not limited to lunch detention, after-school detention, Saturday behavior academy, etc.
• Maintain records regarding assigned consequences, attendance, completion, and compliance
• Communicate consequence assignments, expectations, and completion requirements to students and parent/guardians
• Monitor compliance with assigned disciplinary outcomes and determine appropriate follow-up actions when necessary
• Facilitate student reflection and accountability activities connected to disciplinary outcomes

• Maintain complete and accurate student conduct records in all school student information systems
• Prepare investigation summaries, findings reports, and disciplinary documentation
• Ensure documentation meets school expectations and applicable legal requirements
• Maintain organized records and case files
• Support audits, reporting requirements, and documentation reviews as needed

• Serve as the primary point of contact regarding major student conduct matters
• Communicate investigation findings and outcomes to students and families
• Conduct parent conferences and re-entry meetings
• Provide timely updates throughout the disciplinary process
• Support students and families in understanding expectations and accountability measures

Candidate profile:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of three years of experience working with adolescents in education, youth development, student services, investigations, compliance, social services, juvenile justice, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information and exercise sound professional judgment
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides)

• Experience developing dashboards, reports, and progress monitoring systems

Culture and fit:

• Believes accountability and support work together to improve student outcomes
• Approaches situations objectively and makes decisions based on evidence and established procedures
• Values consistency, fairness, and professionalism
• Communicates effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Open to feedback and accountable for outcomes
• Collaborative, dependable, and committed to continuous improvement

Compensation:

• Jefferson RISE offers competitive compensation tied to performance and qualifications. We do not follow a traditional salary schedule - annual salaries reflect the outcomes teachers drive and the value they bring to students and the school.
• Annual Salary Ranges: $45,000 - $55,000 starting salary depending on degree level, certification, content, previous student…