Job Summary

Conducts internal investigations into allegations of professional misconduct and criminal activity of School District employees.  Makes recommendations for final disposition, including suspension, termination, and/or criminal prosecution.

Essential Functions

1. Conducts investigations into incident reports and complaints regarding the district’s non-discrimination policy, Title IX, internal complaints, and the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida. 
2. Interviews employees, students, teachers, administrators, and other individuals regarding details of allegations.  Makes recommendations to either clear employees of  allegations or apply appropriate disciplinary actions, including termination and/or criminal prosecution.
3. Prepares correspondence, reports on investigation results, charging letters and disciplinary packages to supervisory staff, School Board, General Counsel’s Office, Department of Education, and/or other appropriate management.
4. Participates in employee disciplinary meetings as a witness, counseling referral, and/or provider of facts and testimony. Counsels employees on appropriate behavioral changes to encourage return to professional behavioral standards.
5. Serves as liaison with the Department of Children and Families regarding incidents involving family or child violence.
6. Tracks all staff arrests from fingerprint hit notifications. Investigates disposition of incidents and determines need for staff removal from current position, discipline, and/or referral to Employee Assistance Program.
7. Testifies in court hearings and provides depositions regarding incidents escalated into criminal or other legal action.
8. Develops and delivers training on Board Policy, Ethics, and Professional Practices for new employees and in-service training.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is $58,656 and is non-negotiable. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferred.

Experience: One (1) year successful employment in business, a government entity or public school district preferred.

Certifications & Licenses:  NA

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Federal Child Protection Act
• Knowledge of Florida Ethics and Education Law
• Knowledge of Florida Statutes related to investigation of complaints against school district employees
• Knowledge of District disciplinary policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreement provisions relative to discipline and termination
• Knowledge of performance evaluation components and process
• Strong research and investigation skills
• Strong investigative report writing skills
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong presentation development and delivery skills
• Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software skills
• Ability to objectively gather and evaluate facts and information of a sensitive nature
• Ability to remain calm and professional during stressful and/or highly emotional meetings with law enforcement, students, employees, teachers, and other District staff