Hearing Officer (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Summary

The officer is responsible for presiding over and delivering impartial school discipline hearings. The officer will liaise with the Department of Student Equity to identify, support, and forward disciplinary decisions that are restorative and redemptive for all involved.

About the Role

This position involves presiding over and delivering impartial school discipline hearings, working closely with the Department of Student Equity to ensure decisions are restorative and redemptive for all parties involved. The officer will also liaise with the Department of Student Equity to support and forward disciplinary decisions that are restorative and redemptive for all involved.

Responsibilities

• Preside over and deliver impartial school discipline hearings
• Liaise with the Department of Student Equity to identify, support, and forward disciplinary decisions that are restorative and redemptive for all involved

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education related and/or Law field
• Five years teaching experience
• Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and procedures governing student attendance and discipline
• Current Arizona driver’s license
• Knowledge of policies and legislation regarding the formal discipline of Exceptional Education and 504 Students
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Ability to effectively communicate with school staff, students and parents
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Qualifications

• Pass an FBI fingerprint background check (at employee’s expense)
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
• Must be able to provide own transportation to district schools where hearings will be held
• Must hold a valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire) and personal vehicle insurance coverage greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees

Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English
• Understanding of TUSD Governing Board Policy as it relates to student discipline
• Experience working in the Legal Profession
• Bilingual

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

No specific pay details are provided in the job posting.

Schedule

No specific work schedule is provided in the job posting.

Comments

Comments include: Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR, Comments about location: Sites Vary, Comments about FTE: 0.0 - Supplemental Position, Comments about Work Calendar: 9 month Two Positions Available, Comments about Positions less than 30 hours per week: not eligible for district benefits, Comments about Internal candidates: will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language, Comments about Salary Schedule: For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage, Comments about Tucson Unified School District: committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.

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