Equity-Driven School Discipline Hearing Officer

Loudoun County Public Schools; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools seeks a Hearing Officer to serve as the superintendent's designee in student discipline matters. The role conducts hearings, renders disciplinary decisions, and presents cases to the School Board as needed.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree and at least five years in supervision/administration, plus a postgraduate license in school administration. The position emphasizes equity and compliance with laws and LCPS policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (Education)
• Five (5) years of experience supervision, administration, compliance, or related field
• Postgraduate educational license with endorsement in school administration
• Knowledge of Loudoun County Public Schools policies, regulations, and practices
• Commitment to equity and appropriate discipline practices

Responsibilities

• Reviews documentation submitted in support of student disciplinary referrals and recommendations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant laws, policies, and regulations.
• Conducts student disciplinary hearings.
• Renders student disciplinary decisions and issues written notice of such.
• Prepares and presents student disciplinary cases to the School Board, as necessary.
• Assists with the implementation of division-wide student discipline procedures and practices to include legal, policy, and regulatory requirements.
• Partners with central office administrators and school-based administrators to ensure equitable decisions and consideration of mitigating circumstances.
• Assists in preparing reports related to student discipline to identify trends and drive program initiatives.

Skills

Supervision experience

Administration

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Equity in discipline

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Loudoun County Public Schools seeks a Hearing Officer to serve as the superintendent's designee in student discipline matters. The role conducts hearings, renders disciplinary decisions, and presents cases to the School Board as needed.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree and at least five years in supervision/administration, plus a postgraduate license in school administration. The position emphasizes equity and compliance with laws and LCPS policies.