ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATOR/EDUCATOR MISCONDUCT

Department of Education

Division of Office of the Deputy Commissioner

Bureau of Governance

25 Hall Street Concord, NH 03301

Administrative Investigator/Educator Misconduct

Position# TMPPT6535

$37.22-$51.07

This position is part-time, no more than 29.5 hours a week

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Education, Division of Office of the Deputy Commissioner & Bureau of Governance has a part time vacancy for an Administrative Investigator/Educator Misconduct.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS : Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Scope of Work: Represents the Department of Education in all matters which relate to educator misconduct, as defined in the Code of Conduct for New Hampshire Educators, and any subsequent investigation, which may be required, in any primary and secondary schools statewide. This position will coordinate with and report to the other Administrative Investigator and the Attorney on all investigative matters.

Accountabilities:

To conduct professional investigations within the education field of credentialed/licensed New Hampshire educators in all public schools, charter schools, and public academies for alleged violations of the Code of Conduct for New Hampshire Educators. In doing so, stays current on investigative techniques and case law so that duties and responsibilities are performed in an effective and legal manner.

Interview complainants and witnesses and investigate educators for the purpose of building or dismissing a case for the NH Department of Education/State Board of Education.

Works collaboratively with law enforcement agencies, department leadership, the Attorney General’s Office, County Attorneys, and DCYF leadership on cases as necessary. Participates with the other Administrative Investigator and Attorney and Department leadership in case conferences and discussions to determine appropriate case dispositions.

Monitors and tracks investigations; write investigative reports; draft investigation letters; draft discipline documents. Works with the Administrative Investigator and the Attorney to prepare cases to go before the State Board of Education.

Works with the Administrative Investigator and the Attorney to gather and review and present the annual Restraint and Seclusion report to the State Board of Education.

Provides trainings to the field on the investigative process and educator misconduct; Code of Conduct trainings; and Restraint and Seclusion.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Master's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in Criminal Justice or Education or related field.

Experience: Seven years of experience as a Certified Police Officer/Investigator, five years of which must have been in a management level position involving administrative or supervisory duties concerned with program administration, program planning and evaluation, business management or related management experience.

License/Certification: Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain transportation as needed. Official background check must be completed and passed prior to employment.

Special Requirements (optional): N/A

Preferred Qualifications: Essential education/experience, Knowledge of the K-12 Educational credentialing system, knowledge of statewide K-12 Licensure software, NASDTEC interstate agreement, and extensive investigative experience.

Disclaimer:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

For further information please contact Diana Fenton, Administrator, Diana.E.Fenton@doe.nh.gov .