MISCONDUCT ATTORNEY

State of New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 99,985,000 - 137,191,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire Department of Education, Bureau of Misconduct, seeks a Misconduct Attorney to manage investigations related to educator misconduct and student safety, including hearings and compliance with statutes and rules.

The role requires substantial legal experience and NH Bar membership, with duties spanning investigations, adjudication, and program oversight across statewide activities.

Qualifications

• 12.5 years of education and experience after high school; must include 5.5 years active practice of law.
• Valid driver’s license or access to transportation for statewide travel.
• Active member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and in Good Standing.

Responsibilities

• Administers, oversees, and coordinates investigations for complaints alleging educator misconduct, including licensure issues and student safety concerns for hearings with the NH Board of Education.
• Analyzes evidence sufficiency and directs gathering of case data to meet department objectives.
• Directs adjudication and resolution of misconduct and student safety hearings to ensure timeliness and legal compliance.
• Manages and evaluates investigators, providing training and assignments; performs disciplinary actions as needed.
• Interprets state/federal rules to provide in-depth legal analysis and guidance on misconduct matters.
• Oversees programs related to student safety and management of contracts, budgets, and procurement for hearings and investigations.
• Drafts program manuals and policies; supports data collection and reporting for misconduct programs.
• Monitors compliance with administrative decisions and implements corrective actions as necessary.
• Coordinates with other divisions and agencies to ensure consistent application of laws and policies.

Skills

Active NH Bar in Good Standing

Statewide travel readiness

Education

Equivalent combination of 12.5 years education/experience

Job description

Department of Education

Division of Educator Support & Higher Education

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Bureau of Misconduct

25 Hall Street Concord, NH 03301

Misconduct Attorney

Position #13203

$37.22/hour - $51.07/hour

This position is full-time, 37.5 hours a week.

• See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Education, Division of Educator Support and Higher Education & Office of Misconduct has a full-time vacancy for a Misconduct Attorney.

Summary:

To administer and oversee all legal and operational activities, including compliance with applicable statutes and administrative rules, on matters related to educator misconduct, student safety, including restraint and seclusion, higher education, and other related matters.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS:

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 12.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Must include at least 5.5 years of experience in the active practice of law.
• License/Certification: Valid driver’s license or access to transportation for use in statewide travel.
• Other Requirements: Must be an active member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and in Good Standing.

Trainee Option: Not Applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

None

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:

None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

DISCLAIMER:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities:

• Administers, oversees, and coordinates investigations for complaints filed with the Department of Education that allege educator misconduct has occurred, to include licensure breaches and student safety concerns such as restraint and seclusion, in preparation for hearings with the NH Board of Education.
• Analyzes the sufficiency of evidence developed in particular investigations and collaborates with investigators to determine appropriate course of action, directing the gathering of additional case data, evidence, or information to ensure fulfillment of the Department objectives and desired outcomes.
• Directs the adjudication and resolution of complaints and hearings related to educator misconduct and student safety, including restraint and seclusion, to ensure all are conducted in a timely and legally compliant manner in accordance with applicable statutes, administrative rules, and Department policies. Coordinates with relevant Department staff to ensure accurate documentation, tracking, and reporting of disciplinary actions.
• Manages and evaluates the work performance of investigators, including providing training, identifying appropriate assignments, and performing disciplinary action to ensure effective and consistent case management.
• Interprets applicable state and federal rules and regulations and related law to provide in-depth legal analysis, to assist in the evaluation and oversight of legal strategies, and to provide legal guidance to the Department regarding matters of educator misconduct and student safety.
• Administers programs related to student safety, including restraint and seclusion, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Manages program operations, including oversight of contracts, budgets, and procurement activities related to hearings, investigations, and other related services.
• Oversees the drafting of program manuals, technical advisories, and program policies and procedures; develops and supports data collection and reporting processes; and provides training related to educator misconduct and student safety.
• Monitors compliance with administrative decisions and implements corrective actions as necessary within the educator misconduct and student safety programs.
• Coordinates with other divisions, state agencies, and stakeholders to ensure consistent application of laws, rules, and policies related to educator misconduct and student safety.

For further information please contact Stephen Appleby, Director of Educator Support & Higher Education, [e-mail].

TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

• HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits: The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.
• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits:

• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964