Title IX Liaison & Compliance Investigator

Dallas ISD; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas ISD seeks a Coordinator III to serve as the liaison between the Title IX Office and the Professional Standards Office, reviewing educator misconduct reports and defining the scope of investigations in alignment with board policies.

You will handle hotline reviews, ensure timely, impartial responses to sex discrimination and related misconduct, coordinate referrals, document actions, and support campuses with procedures while safeguarding confidential information.

Qualifications

• 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;
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Self-motivation

Independent work

Written and oral communication

Detail-oriented

Organization & coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree (Psychology / Sociology / Pre-Law / Political Science)

Job description

Dallas ISD seeks a Coordinator III to serve as the liaison between the Title IX Office and the Professional Standards Office, reviewing educator misconduct reports and defining the scope of investigations in alignment with board policies.

You will handle hotline reviews, ensure timely, impartial responses to sex discrimination and related misconduct, coordinate referrals, document actions, and support campuses with procedures while safeguarding confidential information.