Officer, Discipline Hearing Authority

About This Role

An officer for the Disciplinary Hearing Authority (DHA) conducts appeal hearings for students who have been suspended for more than ten school days. The DHA ensures adherence to due process and supports successful student transitions between comprehensive schools and Alternative Learning Centers (ALCs).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated hearing authority (DHA) for discipline appeal hearings, ensuring compliance with Metro Nashville Public Schools policies, state and federal regulations, and student due process requirements
• Provide individualized student support services, including weekly student check-ins, mentoring, goal setting, behavioral coaching, and progress monitoring
• Collaborate with students and school administrators during informal hearings to develop and implement intervention strategies aimed at improving student behavior
• Maintain detailed monthly service logs documenting student contacts, interventions provided, progress updates, and recommendations for continued support

Requirements

• Fair and unbiased decision-making ability
• Non-confrontational people skills
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing with all parties (may require use of a translator)
• The ability to interpret and apply student discipline codes
• Master's Degree in Educational Administration or equivalent Required
• 5-7 years of school administration experience Required
• Certificated Administrator license Required

Important Details

• Duration: 260 days/year

About the Company

Metro Nashville Public Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Its teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. The district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. It uses detailed academic, behavior, and social-emotional data to ensure every student is known, focusing on creating and supporting rigorous, engaging, and personalized learning experiences for all students to identify and eliminate inequities. MNPS offers a range of programs and opportunities, including advanced academics, visual and performing arts, special education services, English language support, and STEAM educational programs, from Pre-K through graduation. The vision is to be the premier large school district in Tennessee and beyond by ensuring that every student is known, delivering a great public education to every student, every day.