Tribunal Hearing Officer (49%)

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Job Detail - Tribunal Hearing Officer (49%) Posted on : 07/16/2026

Job Title : Tribunal Hearing Officer (49%)

Job Location : TO BE DETERMINED

Category : Certified

Job Description :

Role: Tribunal Hearing Officer (PRN)

Reports to: Superintendent or Designee

FLSA Status: Exempt

Contract Days: As Needed

Salary Category: Stipend

Retirement: N/A

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct student disciplinary tribunal hearings in accordance with Georgia law, State Board of Education rules, and local Board policies.
• Ensure all tribunal proceedings are conducted in a fair, impartial, and professional manner while protecting the due process rights of all parties.
• Review disciplinary referrals, investigative reports, witness statements, and supporting documentation prior to hearings.
• Preside over tribunal hearings by administering oaths, maintaining order, and ensuring established hearing procedures are followed.
• Receive testimony, evaluate evidence, and determine findings of fact based on the evidence presented.
• Prepare written findings, conclusions, and recommendations for disciplinary action in accordance with applicable laws and Board policy.
• Maintain accurate records of hearings, evidence, decisions, and supporting documentation.
• Communicate hearing outcomes and recommendations to the Superintendent or designee in a timely manner.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student records and tribunal proceedings in accordance with FERPA and applicable laws.
• Interpret and apply Board policies, administrative regulations, and Georgia education laws related to student discipline.
• Collaborate with school administrators, district leadership, legal counsel, and other staff as necessary regarding tribunal procedures.
• Participate in professional learning related to student discipline, due process requirements, and changes in state or federal law.
• Review current developments, legal guidance, and technical resources related to tribunal responsibilities.
• Follow all federal and state laws, Georgia Department of Education requirements, School Board policies, and administrative directives.
• Perform other duties related to tribunal proceedings as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for the required certification.
• School administrative experience preferred
• Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.
• High integrity, excellent character, and good professional reputation.
• Abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Ability to be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Ability to perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Vision, hearing, and written and verbal communication are essential for performing required tasks.
• Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.

Important Notes

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position's role as part of the overall organization. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform and they do not limit the right of the employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise to modify duties to be performed - even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. (An employee who is assigned a duty or task believed to be unlawful should report the assignment to the Human Resources Director.) It should also be noted the order of performance responsibilities as listed in the job description is not designed or intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training, experience, and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job description may be interpreted only as the minimum criteria existing at the time the description was developed. Other bona fide occupational qualifications and criteria may be utilized as needed in the selection process.

Qualification Required : Please see job description

Job Close Date :

Position Start : 07/27/2026

Job Post Date : 07/16/2026

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