Civil Rights and Title IX Supervisor/Investigator at Palo Alto Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Civil Rights and Title IX Supervisor/Investigator will participate in the coordinated response, prevention and education initiatives pursuant to Title IX, anti-discrimination legislation, state laws, and other relevant statutes and regulations. Reporting to General Counsel, the Civil Rights and Title IX Supervisor/Investigator is responsible for District Title IX investigations with a particular emphasis on investigating reports of discrimination and sexual misconduct, as well as supporting these types of investigations taking place at school sites. The Civil Rights and Title IX Supervisor/Investigator will conduct a prompt, thorough and impartial investigation, which includes: identifying and interviewing witnesses, gathering and securing relevant documentation, and analyzing the evidence gathered. In addition, the Civil Rights and Title IX Supervisor/Investigator will assist the Title IX Coordinator/Civil Rights Officer in, but are not limited to, data collection, trend analysis, training and community outreach in collaboration with a wide variety of District partners. The Civil Rights and Title IX Supervisor/Investigator will work collaboratively with school sites and prepare/finalize all necessary documentation from site investigations. DUTY OF SPECIAL MENTION This position may require work schedule flexibility and attending Board of Education meetings. SPECIFIC DUTIES (include but are not limited to): • Investigate allegations related to Title IX, other anti-discrimination legislation and state law against students and employees from inception to conclusions. This includes creating an investigative plan, conducting and memorializing witness interviews, making credibility assessments, preparing and presenting findings and appropriate supporting documents, and communicating with the parties while protecting the neutrality, integrity, and privacy of the investigation; • Provide on-going updates regarding the status of complaints and inv