Deputy, Student Rights and Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements 

∙ Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in education or a criminal justice related field. 

∙ Ten years of full-time, paid, professional experience, five of which have been in an  administrative or supervisory capacity and have included responsibility for advising District staff  about student rights, directing and coordinating student discipline, hearings and expulsion activities for a large urban school district.  

OR 

∙ Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school or university. 

∙ Ten years of full-time, paid, professional experience, five of which have been in an  administrative or supervisory capacity and have included responsibility for advising District staff  about student rights, directing and coordinating student discipline, hearings and expulsion activities for a large urban school district.  

All work experience related to the position must be included on the resume. 

NOTE: An applicant who does not meet the minimum education or work experience requirements  listed above may be considered if, at the sole discretion of the Talent Office, they have a unique  combination of education and work experiences that indicates potential for success in this role. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

Demonstrated knowledge of: 

• the policies and procedures concerning student discipline, hearings and expulsions.

• standards, requirements, practices and procedures related to due process.

• current developments in the areas of student discipline, hearings and expulsions.

• supervisory techniques. 

• collaborative problem-solving methods. 

• McKinney-Vento law and procedures. 

• the Juvenile Act. 

• Act 126 and Act 138. 

• Pennsylvania School Code. 

• Supervising a large team. 

Demonstrated ability to:

• interpret, apply and explain laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.

• monitor and evaluate program and personnel effectiveness based on established goals and objectives. 

• analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. 

• resolve a variety of issues, conflicts, complaints and problems related to student discipline.

• perform a wide variety of administrative duties. 

• manage complex processes and supervise staff. 

• lead teams of senior officials and executives. 

• present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing. 

• establish and maintain effective working relationships. 

Disclaimer 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being  performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an  exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  

Nondiscrimination 

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and  applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual  orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or  genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the  District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.