Senior Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance Lead

Hawaii State Department of Education; Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education seeks a Civil Rights Compliance Specialist II (Kapaa-Kauai-Waimea) to conduct investigations and advise on compliance with federal civil rights laws.

The role oversees Title IX, Language Access, and Reasonable Accommodation programs, guiding school administration and ensuring adherence to ADA, Title VI, and related policies. A 12-month appointment with benefits is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, human resources, or a related field.
• Four years of professional work experience in civil rights compliance, including overseeing, advising, or ensuring compliance in an education setting.
• Master's degree in education, human resources or a related field (or law degree) may substitute for more experience.
• Knowledge of civil rights laws and policies (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX, ADA, Section 504) and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conducts investigations into possible civil rights violations and ensures compliance with applicable laws and policies.
• Acts as Title IX Coordinator for the Complex Area and guides school administration on compliance.
• Acts as Language Access Coordinator and assures compliance under Title VI across the Complex Area.
• Acts as Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator for the Complex Area and advises on accommodations for employees with disabilities.
• Provides guidance on Title VII compliance and related department policies.
• Provides consultation to school administrators on discrimination, harassment, and bullying per Hawaii rules.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Hawaii State Department of Education seeks a Civil Rights Compliance Specialist II (Kapaa-Kauai-Waimea) to conduct investigations and advise on compliance with federal civil rights laws.

The role oversees Title IX, Language Access, and Reasonable Accommodation programs, guiding school administration and ensuring adherence to ADA, Title VI, and related policies. A 12-month appointment with benefits is anticipated.