Director, Student Hearings Office
Prince William County Public Schools - Manassas, Virginia
Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) is the second largest School Division in Virginia. The Division serves more than 89,000 students in 100 schools and learning centers. PWCS is the 34th largest school district in the nation, encompassing a wide-ranging demographic foundation. PWCS has over 18,000 employees—including over 7,500 dedicated teachers. Students and parents speak more than 144 languages and represent 121 countries. #YouBelongHere
Description:
The Director of the Student Hearings Office at Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) oversees and manages the student disciplinary hearings process. This includes handling all procedures related to student discipline, such as hearings, long-term suspensions, expulsions, readmissions, criminal reassignments, and appeals. The role ensures that all hearings are conducted fairly, consistently, and in accordance with state and federal regulations. This Director works closely with school administrators, legal counsel, and families to resolve disciplinary issues and support student success. This position performs work under the direction of the Associate Superintendent for Student Services and Post-Secondary Success.
Essential Responsibilities:
•Lead, build, and retain an engaged, committed, and high-performing team.
•Establish clear and reasonable goals for team members and actively promote a culture of continuous improvement.
•As a division leader, support the Division's vision and mission, establish long and short-range goals, and develop a plan to accomplish these goals.
•Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture that values employee contributions and encourages collaboration
•Oversee and manage the student disciplinary hearings process. This includes handling all procedures related to student discipline, such as hearings, long-term suspensions, expulsions, readmissions, criminal reassignments, and appeals.
•Select, supervise and evaluate the student hearing officers, the transition coordinator, and the criminal reassignment specialist.
•Conduct student disciplinary and Title IX hearings as necessary during high volume periods.
•Review and evaluate evidence, witness statements, and other relevant information.
•Make recommendations for disciplinary actions based on findings.
•Ensure accurate records of all hearings and disciplinary actions are maintained.
•Prepare reports and presentations for the school board and other stakeholders.
•Analyze data to identify trends and recommend improvements to disciplinary processes.
•Collaborate with all stakeholders.
•Ensure compliance with all PWCS school board policies and regulations, state, and federal programs, laws, and guidelines related to student disciplinary matters.
•Works with Division Counsel to update, modify, and revise existing procedures, policies, and regulations to confirm that the School Division’s student disciplinary practices are in line with state code and federal law.
•Communicate information regarding the management of serious student discipline matters to the senior leadership and the school board.
•Serve as the Superintendent’s designee in any related School Board disciplinary hearings, appeals, or readmissions.
•Provide appropriate and effective leadership, advice, communication, and assistance to the Superintendent, the Executive Cabinet, and school administrators regarding student disciplinary matters.
•Ensure annual review of the Prince William County Schools “Code of Behavior", recommending any needed revisions.
•Manage and secure a budget to support the Student Hearings department and its programs, including funds from grants, as well as state and federal sources.
•Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements include a master's degree in education or related field and five (5) years' experience in education or related field. Virginia Administration and supervision preK-12 licensure required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors:
•Knowledge of school discipline and due process.
•Knowledge of assessing and documenting student behavior.
•The ability to find restorative methods of addressing student behavior.
•Critical thinker and ability to problem-solve.
Salary Range
Grade 19: $110,398 - $211,533 per year (competitive benefits)