Student Conduct Hearing Officer

• Schedules and holds disciplinary hearings both virtually and in-person for students who have been recommended for an extended suspension or expulsion; organizes hearing calendar to comply with the state-mandated timeline for holding hearings.
• Thoroughly reviews available evidence prior to scheduling a disciplinary hearing to ensure that a full hearing is warranted. Establishes potential outcomes for hearings based on the cases unique circumstances.
• Reviews evidence presented by school administrators during hearings looking specifically for the evidence that supports an extended suspension or expulsion.
• Analyzes student data and Individualized Education Program (IEP) and related plans to ensure that students with disabilities are being disciplined in accordance with the provisions outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
• Renders decisions about extended suspensions and expulsions based on the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) Board of Education policy and Superintendents rules.
• Works collaboratively with alternative program administrators providing periodic check-ins to ensure that students enrollment in an alternative program allows students to continue to progress academically and to graduate with their cohort.
• Documents all matters pertaining to disciplinary hearings in the student information system updating relevant fields following each hearing. Contacts schools when additional information is needed.
• Responds to requests for information regarding disciplinary events and hearings outcomes and communicates hearing decisions to stakeholders in a clear and coherent manner using professionally written disposition letters.
• Participates in professional learning sessions geared toward effectively and efficiently administering discipline.
• Provides professional learning to school administrators.
• Collaborates with school safety managers executive directors and other stakeholders on disciplinary events that have the potential to threaten the safety of students faculty and staff; participates in group discussions and helps to determine appropriate placements.
• Processes reportable offenses notifications in collaboration with school administrators to ensure the safety and well-being of students faculty and staff.
• Collaborates with police officers and representatives from juvenile services.
• Facilitates students transition to and from alternative programs and conducts reviews for students who have been in alternative programs for extended amounts of time and schedules reinstatements to comprehensive schools as the evidence dictates.
• Generates reports from the student information system to obtain suspension and expulsion data; analyzes suspension and expulsion data and creates a comprehensive report or a visual presentation to share information with stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Training and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a masters degree.

• Five years of educational leadership/administrative experience that involved disciplinary decision making and the planning and implementation of student behavioral plans.

• Five years successful teaching experience.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of or eligibility for a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate with an Administrator I endorsement

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public education.

• Knowledge of federal and state laws COMAR board of education policies and superintendents rules related to student discipline.

• Technology competency.

• Knowledge of the student information systems.

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of applications (e.g. Excel Word PowerPoint Publisher) and related applications.

• Knowledge of data warehouse and data analysis.

• Demonstration of outstanding written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstration of strong leadership and human relations skills.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office environment. Work includes the operation of office equipment including personal computers and occasional limited physical activities.

FLSA: Exempt

RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.

GRADE: CASE

SALARY:$101806 - $154258(Valid Until 12/31/2025)

$103570 - $156931 (Effective 1/1/2026)

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales other compensation and leave accruals at:

Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools- COMPENSATION:Position may be eligible for relocation bonus extra duty activities pay or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.

BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans dental plans vision life insurance flexible spending accounts disability coverage and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays sick personal business and bereavement days and flexible leave options such as FMLA sick bank and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at posting describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age marital status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information disability or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth regarding the Boards nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Baltimore County Public Schools 6901 Charles Street Building B Towson Maryland 21204 ).

Application Instructions:

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.

• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals supervisors managers mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues friends community members etc. will not be accepted.

• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.

• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.

Proof of Licenses Certifications and Education:

• Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicants major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.

• Failure to submit proof of Licenses Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses certifications and/or education must be submitted with your application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency:

• Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at Requirements:

  • All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools regular and temporary are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.

  • Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.

  • If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.

  • Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university.

  • Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.

  • All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.

  • Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

  Contact Information

  Susan Stansbury Director Staffing & Licensure