Equal Opportunity Compliance Office Investigations Lead

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Equal Opportunity Compliance Office Investigations Lead
Duties: Assist the Director of EOCO Investigations with overseeing the district’s federal and state Title IX and Office for Civil Rights compliance obligations by ensuring prompt and thorough investigations into complaints. Assist the Director of EOCO Investigations with developing and implementing systems to monitor the effectiveness of policies and procedures related to EOCO compliance. Assess and recommend changes to EOCO related district policies, operating procedures, or systems to maintain compliance with Title VII and Title IX. Testify at arbitration, administrative hearings, and court proceedings related to investigations as required. Monitor changes in equal opportunity and Title IX laws and provide ongoing guidance to leadership in reviewing and altering policies and procedures. Assist the Compliance and Training team with the ideation, creation, execution, and evaluation of trauma-informed, culturally relevant EOCO educational programs for CPS staff with internal and external partners. Assist with the development, monitoring, updating, and maintenance of the Organization’s websites and intranet in partnership with the Communications Office and other departments. Oversee and/or coordinate the district’s EOCO investigations related to Title VII, Title IX, and reports of violations of the Non-Discrimination Policy. Develop, implement, and oversee investigations and case management plans for reports of violations of the Non-Discrimination Policy. Refer, track and lead (where appropriate) all sexual harassment, abuse, or misconduct investigations, including referrals for investigations to the Office of Inspector General. Ensure appropriate, complete responses, and resolutions are carried out for all reports of misconduct falling under the purview of EOCO. Partner with Law, Safety & Security, Office of Equity, Talent, Office of Social Emotional Learning, Student Voice, and other departments and external partners to ensure student and staff safety and facilitate the delivery of trauma-informed culturally responsive and/or social-emotional services to students, families, and staff. Develop and maintain follow-up protocols for students, families, and staff to identify and address ongoing challenges. Continuously identify and integrate best practices with regard to EOCO investigations, and non-discrimination; stay abreast of current developments in conducting investigations. Direct, evaluate and manage staff engaged in conducting conflict-free, prompt, and unbiased investigations and interviewing parties and witnesses using trauma-informed culturally relevant techniques. Train investigations staff to successfully support individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Implement ongoing training and support to investigators and other department staff to ensure compliance with changing laws and requirements. Ensure comprehensive reports of investigations with findings of fact that are completed in a timely manner. Conduct targeted prevention training and professional development on Title IX and non-discrimination policies and procedures for staff and students to promote and maintain a culture of compliance. Collaborate with the Director of EOCO Investigations and senior CPS leaders, the Communications Office, and external partners to develop content and materials to implement district-wide awareness campaigns. Ensure the dissemination of educational materials (e.g. web, print, media, etc.) that inform district students and staff of their rights, responsibilities, and resources both internal and external to CPS on EOCO related topics. Utilize district metrics to analyze the effectiveness of EOCO programs, communications & engagement campaigns, and training. Manage the organization, tracking, and reporting of all cases via the appropriate confidential case management and/or database system. Utilize available data to identify patterns and/or systematic problems related to EOCO cases and develop action plans to address trends as needed. Performs additional ad hoc duties as assigned.

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