Hearing Officer(s) (Student Discipline) - David L. Fields Building

Multiple Buildings; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Danville Community Consolidated School District No. 118 in Danville, Illinois is seeking Hearing Officer(s) for Student Discipline to administer suspension and expulsion hearings in the David L. Fields Building.

The role is part-time, on-call, with responsibilities tied to Board policy and Ownership in Education procedures. Qualified candidates hold a bachelor's degree with significant public-school experience and familiarity with education law.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with public-school experience
• Experience as a school administrator preferred
• Knowledge of state and federal laws regarding student discipline and district policies
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, data management, and file systems

Responsibilities

• Establish suspension review dates with a parent/guardian per policy
• Provide clear procedures to students and guardians
• Prepare written reports to students, guardians, and Board post-review
• Process written requests for suspension hearings with the Board
• Present evidence at Board meetings as part of hearing processes
• Conduct expulsion hearings with parents/guardians and administration
• Record hearing proceedings for the Board
• Deliver written reports including the Hearing Officer’s recommendations

Skills

Public-school experience

Knowledge of education law

Computer applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Job description

Hearing Officer(s) (Student Discipline) - David L. Fields Building

Danville School District 118 Multiple Buildings - Danville, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5975091

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

NOTICE OF VACANCY

October 28, 2026

Position

• Up to three

Location

• David L. Fields Building

Effective

• Immediately

General Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with significant public-school experience
• Experience as a school administrator is preferred
• Well-versed in state and federal laws regarding student discipline, district policies and procedures, and the District Ownership in Education
• Demonstrated working knowledge of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, data-base management, and computer file management

Essential Job Responsibilities

Following Board of Education policy and Ownership in Education procedures for student suspensions:

• At the request of a parent/guardian, establish a date, time, and place for a suspension review
• Provide a statement of procedures to be followed to the student and his/her parent/guardian
• Provide a written report from the suspension hearing to the student, his/her parent/guardian, and the Board of Education as soon as practicable after the review hearing
• Process written requests for student suspension hearings with the Board of Education
• Present evidence of the suspension hearing to the Board of Education at Board of Education meetings

Following Board of Education policy and Ownership in Education procedures for student expulsions:

• Conduct an expulsion hearing with the student’s parents/guardians and school administration
• Provide a statement of procedures to be followed to the student and his/her parent/guardian
• Make record of the hearing proceedings on behalf of the Board
• Issue a written report to the student, his/her parent/guardian, and the Board of Education as soon as practicable after the review hearing including the Hearing Officer’s recommendation as to sufficient evidence to warrant expulsion and any appropriate disciplinary action.
• Attend Board of Education meetings as requested

Terms of Employment

• Part-time, on call, with flexible hours as needed
• Salary and benefits to be determined by the Board of Education

Reports to

• Superintendent or designee

Professional dress is required.

Kimberly D. Pabst

Director of Human Resources

Danville Community Consolidated School District No. 118

110 East Williams Street, Danville, IL 61832

Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

An Equal Opportunity Employer

October 28, 2026

Position Type: Part-Time

Contact Information

• Kimberly Pabst
• 110 E Williams Street
• Danville, Illinois 61832
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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