Technical Manager, Investigator

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Serves as liaison with the Department of Children and Families regarding incidents involving family or child violence.
• 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.
• Testifies in court hearings and provides depositions regarding incidents escalated into criminal or other legal action.
• Develops and delivers training on Board Policy, Ethics, and Professional Practices for new employees and in-service training.
• 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