Hearing Officer Loudoun County Public Schools $129831.00-$206893.00 remote work United States, Virginia, Ashburn 21000 Education Court (Show on map) Sep 14, 2026 Job Overview The Hearing Officer is the superintendent's designee in matters related to student discipline. The Hearing Officer conducts student disciplinary hearings; renders student disciplinary decisions (which could include long-term suspensions, reassignments, or expulsion recommendations); renders student sanction decisions for founded violations of Title IX; renders decisions on appeals of short-term suspensions; and collaborates to provide resources for, and staff development to, LCPS administrators and other stakeholders. Roles and Responsibilities The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate. Reviews documentation submitted in support of student disciplinary referrals and recommendations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant laws, policies, and regulations.

Conducts student disciplinary hearings.

Renders student disciplinary decisions and issues written notice of such.

Prepares and presents student disciplinary cases to the School Board, as necessary.

Assists with the implementation of division-wide student discipline procedures and practices to include the appropriate application of legal, policy, and regulatory requirements.

Partners with central office administrators, school-based administrators, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure decisions resulting in exclusionary discipline are made in an equitable manner and take into mitigating, aggravating, and/or special circumstances.

Assists in the preparation of reports related to student discipline to identify trends and provide data to drive program initiatives and professional development.

Provides guidance and support to central office administrators, school-based administrators, and other stakeholders regarding interpretation of student discipline policies, regulations, and procedures.

Provides resources and staff development to LCPS administrators and other stakeholders pertaining to student discipline. Qualifications Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable. Education Master's degree Experience Five (5) years of experience supervision, administration, compliance, or related field Licenses and Certifications Postgraduate educational license with endorsement in school administration Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of Loudoun County Public Schools, including its organization, student body, policies, regulations, and practices

Knowledge of laws, policies, and regulations related to student behavior and conduct

Knowledge of issues related to equity and disproportionality in discipline

Ability to conduct administrative hearings, issue reasoned and thorough written decisions, and present cases to the School Board

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Excellent administrative and human relations skills Physical Requirements The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to:

Director, School Administration FLSA Status:

Exempt Months/Days/Hours:

12 months/254 days/8 hours

Salary Level:

Universal Scale B.3 - Universal 23

Salary Scale:

https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range:

$129,831 - $206,893

Remote Work Eligible:

No Union Designation:

Non-Union