Coordinator III (226 Days)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District seeks a dedicated professional to serve as a liaison between the Title IX Office and the Professional Standards Office. The role reviews educator misconduct reports, identifies applicable policies, and collaborates to define investigation scope.

You will support impartial responses to allegations and coordinate referrals and documentation. Required a bachelor's degree in a related field; preferred experience with students/families in distressing situations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Psychology, Sociology, Pre-Law/Political Science, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to execute effective written and oral communications, be detail-oriented, organize and coordinate work, and use technology.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between Title IX Office and Professional Standards Office for review and investigation scope.
• Support timely, thorough responses to allegations of sex discrimination and misconduct.
• Review reports to identify potential Title IX and policy implications and prepare summaries.
• Collaborate with Title IX Coordinator to clarify investigation scope and referrals.
• Maintain accurate records of assessments, referrals, communications and actions.
• Provide guidance to campus administrators on reporting procedures and Title IX concerns.
• Coordinate and monitor supportive measures for complainants and respondents as appropriate.
• Assist with coordinating employee administrative leave or interim actions as authorized.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Independent work

Policy interpretation

Collaboration

Resource coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Sociology/Pre-Law or related field

Job description

• Serve as the liaison between the Title IX Office and the Professional Standards Office, primarily responsible for reviewing reports of educator misconduct, identifying applicable Board policies, and collaborating with appropriate personnel to define the scope of employee investigations.
• Support timely, thorough, and impartial responses to allegations of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and other employee misconduct.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Title IX Office and the Professional Standards Office regarding employee misconduct reports, referrals, and investigation scope.
• Review hotline reports, complaints, and related documentation to identify allegations that may implicate Title IX, District Board policies, employee standards of conduct, or professional boundaries.
• Identify potentially applicable Board policy provisions and prepare summaries of the reported conduct, potential policy concerns, and issues requiring further investigation.
• Collaborate with the Title IX Coordinator and the Professional Standards Office to clarify the scope of employee investigations, including identifying additional allegations or policy concerns that arise during the intake process.
• Identify missing or unclear information and coordinate follow-up with campuses, departments, and reporting parties to support an informed assessment and appropriate referral.
• Assist the Title IX Coordinator in assessing whether reported conduct may fall within the scope of Title IX and coordinating referrals for matters requiring review under other District policies or procedures.
• Receive, document, and process reports of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and related employee misconduct promptly and in accordance with applicable requirements and District procedures.
• Track referrals, investigation status, and outstanding information requests to support timely communication and follow-through between the Title IX Office and the Professional Standards Office.
• Provide guidance to campus administrators and District departments regarding reporting procedures, documentation, Title IX concerns, and potential employee policy violations, in consultation with the appropriate offices.
• Assist with coordinating, documenting, and monitoring supportive measures for complainants and respondents, as appropriate, in collaboration with campus administrators and designated District personnel.
• Assist appropriate District personnel with coordinating and documenting employee administrative leave or other interim actions, as authorized and consistent with applicable law and District procedures.
• Collaborate with the District Police Department, Child Abuse Office, and other appropriate departments regarding allegations that may require reports to law enforcement, child protective services, or other governmental agencies, consistent with applicable reporting obligations.
• Maintain accurate, secure records of report assessments, policy concerns, referrals, communications, supportive measures, and other actions taken in response to reported conduct.
• Review reporting and referral practices to identify recurring concerns, documentation gaps, and opportunities to improve coordination between the Title IX Office and the Professional Standards Office.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable Title IX requirements, Board policies, educator standards of conduct, and District procedures.
• Complete required training and perform assigned duties impartially, without prejudgment, conflicts of interest, or bias.
• Respond to inquiries from students, parents, employees, and administrators as directed by the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and Title IX Coordinator while protecting confidential information in accordance with applicable law and District procedures.
• Required Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Psychology, Sociology, Pre-Law/Political Science, or other related field.
• Preferred 5+ years of experience working with Students/families in distressing situations.
• Preferred 5+ years of experience working in a law office or department setting.
• Ability to deal with distressing situations and be self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Ability to assess and coordinate resources and services, like counseling, to aid children and families, attend meetings to gauge the effectiveness of the resources provided, document every step of the case and its outcome;
• Demonstrated ability to execute effective written and oral communications, be detail-oriented, organize and coordinate work, prioritize all work, and effectively use technology and software.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted. Forward difficult and non-routine inquiries or request to appropriate level for resolution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to analyze federal, state, and local compliance requirements for school districts.