Professional Assistant III- Discipline

Chattahoochee Hills Charter School Inc; Georgia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chattahoochee Hills Charter School Inc is seeking a dedicated investigator to oversee student behavioral incidents (Tier 2 and above), conducting timely, fair investigations and interviewing scholars, staff, and witnesses while maintaining confidentiality.

The role includes preparing written reports for administrators, documenting findings, supporting restorative practices, facilitating mediation when appropriate, supervising students, and upholding CHCS policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student records and investigations.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, impartiality, professionalism and discretion.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with scholars while maintaining clear behavioral expectations.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, teachers, staff and administrators.
• Remain calm and professional when responding to conflict or emotionally charged situations.
• Maintain accurate, objective and timely documentation and follow CHCS policies and legal requirements.
• Work collaboratively with school leadership to support a positive school culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations for Tier 2+ student incidents with fairness and objective analysis.
• Interview scholars, staff and witnesses; collect statements, documents and evidence.
• Prepare thorough written investigation and incident findings reports for administrators.
• Document findings and recommendations; support administrative decision making.
• Facilitate student mediation and restorative conversations when appropriate.

Skills

Confidentiality

Judgment

Professionalism

Communication

Conflict resolution

Collaboration

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Discipline Investigations

Serve as the primary investigator for student behavioral incidents classified as Tier 2 and above.

Conduct timely, fair, and objective investigations of reported incidents.

Interview scholars, staff members, and witnesses as appropriate; collect written statements, documentation, available evidence, and other relevant information.

Establish incident timelines, summarize relevant facts, and maintain confidentiality and professionalism throughout the investigative process.

Ensure investigations are conducted without predetermined conclusions and that relevant parties have an opportunity to provide information.

Incident Reporting & Administrative Support

Prepare thorough written investigation and incident findings reports for review by the Principal and Assistant Principal.

Clearly document facts, statements, findings, relevant behavioral expectations, and other information needed to support administrative decision-making.

Maintain accurate and organized discipline documentation and records and provide timely information regarding significant behavioral incidents.

Support school leadership in identifying patterns or recurring behavioral concerns that may require additional intervention.

Provide investigative findings and recommendations; final disciplinary decisions remain with the appropriate school administrator.

Mediation & Restorative Practices

Facilitate student mediation when appropriate to resolve interpersonal conflicts.

Lead restorative conversations that promote accountability, reflection, relationship repair, and improved decision-making.

Assist scholars in communicating concerns, identifying triggers, developing conflict-resolution strategies, and establishing expectations for future interactions.

Document restorative interventions and follow-up actions as appropriate.

Student Supervision & School Presence

Maintain a visible and active presence throughout the school day, particularly during high-traffic periods.

Provide supervision and behavioral support during morning arrival, before-school activities, class and grade-level transitions, lunch periods, recess or assigned student activities, afternoon dismissal, and after-school transitions.

Proactively identify and address situations that could **escalate** into behavioral incidents and reinforce CHCS behavioral expectations consistently and professionally.

Assist administrators and staff with maintaining orderly student movement throughout the campus.

Requirements

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student records, investigations, and disciplinary matters.

Demonstrate sound judgment, impartiality, professionalism, and discretion.

Build positive and respectful relationships with scholars while maintaining clear behavioral expectations.

Communicate effectively with students, families, teachers, staff, and administrators.

Remain calm and professional when responding to conflict or emotionally charged situations.

Maintain accurate, objective, and timely documentation and follow CHCS policies, procedures, student behavior expectations, and applicable legal requirements.

Work collaboratively with school leadership and instructional staff to support a positive school culture.