Per Diem Hearing Officer Confidential SY 2025-26 (NBOE)

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LE�N, SUPERINTENDENT

PER DIEM HEARING OFFICER CONFIDENTIAL
Office of Labor and Employee Relations

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Per Diem Hearing Officer within the Office of Labor and Employee Relations. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.
2. Master's Degree in Labor Relation or Law Degree with admission in New Jersey License to practice law in New Jersey (preferred).
3. Five (5) years or more of professional level experience in labor relation and disciplinary hearings.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Conducts and presides over disciplinary hearings in accordance with Board of Education and Civil Service Commission protocols.
2. Takes testimony and establishes a record. 
3. Makes findings of fact and case recommendations on disciplinary action.
4. Drafts comprehensive case specific reports. 
5. Informs employees of their rights, entitlements or available services, as necessary.
6. Analyzes cases in accordance with existing laws, regulations or professional practices. 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
1. Excellent oral, written, analytical and interpersonal communication skills. 
2. Excellent legal writing and research skills. 
3. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple cases in a timely manner.
4. Knowledge of theory, practices, and procedures of labor relations and Civil Service discipline system.
5. Knowledge of disciplinary procedures.
6. Ability to read and interpret the provisions of New Jersey laws relating to personnel matters and the rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission and to apply them to specific situations. 

REPORTS TO: Director of Labor Relations

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION 
1. Salary: Compensation will be consistent with experience and education.
2. Employment Period: Twelve (12) Months
3. Union Affiliation: Unaffiliated
 

In an effort to build a pipeline of potential full-time employees, NBOE offers competitive compensation to our Per Diem staff, as well as retirement benefits, paid sick time, and access to an array of Voluntary Benefits Options.

HOW TO APPLY
Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications. 

OPENING AND CLOSING DATE
Opening Date: December 1, 2025
Closing Date: June 30, 2026 or until filled


 

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER