Student Conduct & Hearing Officer (26-27 SY) - IMMEDIATE VACANCY

About the School

Founded in 2014, Jefferson RISE is a tuition-free public charter school serving nearly 800 students in grades 6-12 in Harvey, Louisiana. We believe every student deserves a real path forward—whether that means a four-year university, a skilled trade, the military, entrepreneurship, or something else entirely. Our mission is to ensure every student graduates prepared and ready through rigorous academics, strong relationships, consistent accountability, and a genuine commitment to each student's individual success.

Our student body reflects the diversity of the Westbank:

• 61% Black/African American
• 16% Hispanic
• 14% Middle Eastern
• 6% White (Non-Middle Eastern)
• 2% Asian
• 1% Other
• 87% qualify as economically disadvantaged
• 13% Students with Disabilities
• 4% English Learners

Recent achievements include:

• Top Gains Award - Louisiana Department of Education (2023-24 SY)
• Average graduation rate of 98% since our first graduating class in 2022
• #6 for SPS Growth in Louisiana - High School: B rating, Middle School: C rating (2022-23 SY)
• Continued SPS growth: 72.5 in 2023-24 and 73.9 in 2024-25

About the Role

Jefferson RISE Charter School is seeking a highly organized, objective, and detail-oriented Student Conduct & Hearing Officer to serve as the school's primary investigator and hearing officer responsible for ensuring the fair, consistent, and timely application of student conduct policies and procedures. This position protects instructional time and supports school safety through objective decision-making, procedural integrity, and consistent implementation of school policies.

Responsibilities

Investigation and Fact Finding

• Conduct investigations involving major student conduct violations
• Interview students, staff, and witnesses and collect relevant evidence
• Review written statements, video footage, and supporting documentation
• Determine findings based on evidence and established school policies
• Maintain complete, accurate, and defensible records of investigations and outcomes
• Ensure investigations are completed thoroughly, within established timelines, and meet all legal compliance requirements

Student Conduct Administration and Accountability Measures

• Apply student conduct policies consistently and objectively
• Determine and assign disciplinary outcomes aligned to school policies and procedures
• Facilitate disciplinary conferences, hearings, and resolution meetings
• Coordinate and supervise student accountability and intervention sessions, including but not limited to lunch detention, after-school detention, Saturday behavior academy, etc.
• Maintain records regarding assigned consequences, attendance, completion, and compliance
• Communicate consequence assignments, expectations, and completion requirements to students and parents/guardians
• Monitor compliance with assigned disciplinary outcomes and determine appropriate follow-up actions when necessary
• Facilitate student reflection and accountability activities connected to disciplinary outcomes

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain complete and accurate student conduct records in all school student information systems
• Prepare investigation summaries, findings reports, and disciplinary documentation
• Ensure documentation meets school expectations and applicable legal requirements
• Maintain organized records and case files
• Support audits, reporting requirements, and documentation reviews as needed

Communication and Family Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact regarding major student conduct matters
• Communicate investigation findings and outcomes to students and families
• Conduct parent conferences and re-entry meetings
• Provide timely updates throughout the disciplinary process
• Support students and families in understanding expectations and accountability measures

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of three years of experience working with adolescents in education, youth development, student services, investigations, compliance, social services, juvenile justice, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information and exercise sound professional judgment
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Experience developing dashboards, reports, and progress monitoring systems

Culture and Fit

• Believes accountability and support work together to improve student outcomes
• Approaches situations objectively and makes decisions based on evidence and established procedures
• Values consistency, fairness, and professionalism
• Communicates effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Open to feedback and accountable for outcomes
• Collaborative, dependable, and committed to continuous improvement

Pay

Annual salary ranges: $45,000 - $55,000 starting salary depending on degree level, certification, content, previous student outcomes, and experience.

Additional stipends may be available for approved responsibilities that extend beyond regular duties, such as athletic coaching, club sponsorship, leadership, special projects, additional workdays, or extended hours. Eligibility and amounts are determined by the school and may vary annually.

Employees may be eligible for performance-based raises and bonuses based on demonstrated results, contributions to the organization, available funding, and other relevant factors.

Paid twice monthly on the 15th and last day of each month.

Schedule

10-month position (mid/late July - mid/late May). Teachers generally work from mid-July through late May, with professional development before students arrive. Workdays are typically 7:10 AM-3:45 PM, Monday through Friday, with Mondays extending to 4:30 PM for mandatory Professional Development. Anticipated school hours and days may vary annually based on the school calendar.

Benefits

All full-time employees receive the following employee-only coverage:

• Medical: RISE covers 85% of employee-only premiums; employee covers 15% (spouse and dependent costs are the employee's responsibility)
• Dental and Vision: 100% of employee-only premiums covered
• Short and Long-Term Disability: 100% of premiums covered
• 401(k): 100% employer match on first 3% deferred; 50% match on contributions from 3% to 5%; no vesting period

Jefferson RISE reserves the right to offer different or additional benefits at any time.