Title IX Coordinator

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools seeks a Title IX Coordinator to oversee compliance with Title IX and related civil rights laws in a K-12 setting. You will lead policy implementation, training, and prevention efforts while coordinating investigations and ensuring equitable access to programs and activities.

The role requires independent judgment in case management, solid legal knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with principals, HR, and legal counsel to safeguard student safety and rights.

Qualifications

• Strong investigative and legal analysis capabilities for handling sensitive cases.
• Ability to interpret federal and state civil rights laws and related policies.
• Experience designing and delivering staff training on compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Title IX compliance and related federal/state regulations.
• Coordinate investigations of sex-based discrimination and harassment.
• Develop and implement grievance procedures and training programs.

Skills

Investigative skills

Legal analysis

Written advocacy

Discretion

Impartiality

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bachelor's degree

Bar admission preferred

Job description

General Summary

Oversees and coordinates key Title IX responsibilities within a K-12 setting, including ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, managing reports of sex-based discrimination and harassment, and supporting equitable access to educational programs and activities. Facilitates training for staff and District personnel, oversees grievance procedures, and collaborates with school leadership on policy implementation and continuous improvement. Exercises independent judgment in case management and decision-making.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The above position is illustrative of the tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all, inclusive of every task or responsibility. The description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Springfield Public Schools and the employee and is subject to change by the Springfield Public Schools as the needs and requirements of the job change. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the District’s compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination based on sex. This includes leadership in policy implementation, grievance procedures, training, and prevention efforts.

General Summary

Oversees and coordinates key Title IX responsibilities within a K-12 setting, including ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, managing reports of sex-based discrimination and harassment, and supporting equitable access to educational programs and activities. Facilitates training for staff and District personnel, oversees grievance procedures, and collaborates with school leadership on policy implementation and continuous improvement. Exercises independent judgment in case management and decision-making.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The above position is illustrative of the tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all, inclusive of every task or responsibility. The description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Springfield Public Schools and the employee and is subject to change by the Springfield Public Schools as the needs and requirements of the job change. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the District’s compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination based on sex. This includes leadership in policy implementation, grievance procedures, training, and prevention efforts.

Core Responsibilities

• Compliance Oversight
• Ensure District-wide compliance with Title IX regulations and applicable state laws.
• Monitor and update policies, procedures, and practices to align with current legal requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Title IX matters.

Complaint Intake And Case Management

• Receive, review, and respond to reports of sex-based discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
• Coordinate and oversee prompt, equitable, and impartial investigations.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of all reports, investigations, and resolutions.

Grievance Procedures

• Implement and manage the District’s Title IX grievance process.
• Ensure all parties are informed of their rights, available resources, and procedural steps.
• Coordinate supportive measures for involved students and staff, regardless of whether a formal complaint is filed.

Training And Education

• Develop and deliver training programs for staff, students, and administrators on Title IX, harassment prevention, and reporting obligations.
• Ensure investigators, decision-makers, and relevant personnel receive required annual training.

Prevention And Climate Initiatives

• Lead proactive efforts to prevent sex-based discrimination and harassment.
• Collaborate with school leadership to promote a safe, inclusive educational environment.
• Analyze data and trends to inform prevention strategies.

Coordination And Collaboration

• Work closely with principals, HR, counseling staff, and legal counsel on Title IX matters.
• Coordinate with external agencies as needed (e.g., law enforcement, child protective services).

Reporting And Documentation

• Prepare required reports for District leadership and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain compliance documentation and audit readiness.

Policy Development

• Review and recommend updates to District policies related to nondiscrimination, harassment, and equity.
• Ensure policies are accessible and communicated to the school community.

Confidentiality And Sensitivity

• Handle all matters with discretion, neutrality, and cultural competency.
• Balance transparency with privacy obligations under FERPA and other laws.

Additional Duties as assigned by the Superintendent of School or Chief Legal Counsel

• Perform other related duties as assigned to support District compliance and student safety.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) strongly preferred; Bachelor's degree required in law, public policy, human resources, education, or a related field.
• Current or former admission to a state bar in good standing preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in legal practice, compliance, civil rights enforcement, or workplace/school investigations.
• Demonstrated experience conducting or advising on investigations, administrative hearings, or grievance processes.
• Experience interpreting and applying federal and state laws and regulations, particularly civil rights laws (including Title IX, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and FERPA), strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in education or representing educational institutions is a plus, but not required.

Appropriate education substitutions can be made.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, And ABILITIES

Legal & Regulatory Knowledge

• Strong working knowledge of Title IX and related federal civil rights laws, including Title IX, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and FERPA.
• Ability to interpret evolving regulatory guidance and translate legal requirements into operational policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with administrative law principles, due process, and evidentiary standards.

Core Competencies

• Exceptional investigative and legal analysis skills, including fact-finding, credibility assessment, and report writing.
• Ability to exercise sound legal judgment while balancing compliance obligations with educational priorities.
• Strong written advocacy and communication skills, including drafting findings, determinations, and policy documents.
• High level of discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Ability to remain impartial and manage complex, high-stakes situations involving students and staff.

Leadership & Training

• Ability to design and deliver training on legal compliance, risk mitigation, and harassment prevention.
• Experience advising leadership on risk, liability exposure, and compliance strategy.

Certifications / Training

• Completion of Title IX Coordinator/Investigator training or willingness to obtain certification within a specified timeframe.
• Commitment to ongoing legal and regulatory professional development.

Other Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to equity, civil rights, and access to education.
• Ability to navigate sensitive matters involving minors with professionalism and care.
• Capacity to collaborate with school administrators, external counsel, and community stakeholders.

Core Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Exceptional investigative and legal analysis skills, including fact-finding, credibility assessment, and report writing.
• Ability to exercise sound legal judgment while balancing compliance obligations with educational priorities.
• Strong written advocacy and communication skills, including drafting findings, determinations, and policy documents.
• High level of discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Ability to remain impartial and manage complex, high-stakes situations involving students and staff.

Physical Requirements

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This position requires employee be in an office or similar indoor environment or in the community.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The list is not all-inclusive and may be supplemented as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.