JOB SPECIFICATION

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - COMPLIANCE/ HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Development, work with minimal supervision to manage all aspects of Title IX compliance, Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) regulations, formal complaint procedures, and informal complaint resolution. Collaborate with students, families, District employees, and state and federal agencies to ensure safe and welcoming learning and working environments for all members of our District community and actively support the District’s positive school climate initiatives.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Development EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Incumbents may perform any of the essential functions listed below. This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or abilities associated with this classification.

The Duties Listed Are Typical, But Not Exclusive

Develop a working knowledge of current laws, regulations, and guidelines related to sex discrimination and sexual harassment in public schools, including Title IX, Code of Federal Regs., California Code of Regs., Ed Code, as well as rules and guidelines adopted by the California Department of Education (CDE) and U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
Become familiar with resources and information available from OCR and CDE’s Equity and Civil Rights Program Office.
Attend trainings related to Title IX and sex discrimination, and share information with district administrators and staff.
Serve as the district’s liaison to CDE and OCR for issues regarding Title IX, sex discrimination, and sexual harassment.
Update Title IX Coordinator contact information, as needed.
Ensure that the district’s sexual harassment policy and sexual harassment poster are posted in each school site in locations as required by Education Code.
Ensure that the district’s sexual harassment policy is included in any publication that sets forth the rules and standards of conduct for the school district, such as in student and staff handbooks.
Facilitate the implementation of the district’s policies and procedures related to Title IX, sex discrimination, and sexual harassment, and ensure that they are applied consistently across the district and at each school site.
Coordinate revisions to the district policies and procedures related to Title IX, sex discrimination, and sexual harassment, as necessary, to ensure that they are up-to-date and consistent with current requirements under state and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines.

Job Specification

Assistant Director - Compliance/Human Resources

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Regularly review district and school site publications to ensure that they include a consistent nondiscrimination statement with all of the necessary protected classes and the name (or title), phone number, and address of the district’s Section 504 Coordinator, Title IX Coordinator, and Equity Compliance Officer. The Title IX Coordinator’s email address is required to be included in the contact information.
Ensure that the district uses effective methods to annually inform all students, parents, and employees about the district’s discrimination complaint procedure, such as in staff and student handbooks.
Ensure that copies of the complaint procedure and any related forms are available in each school site to provide to students, parents, staff, and others who allege discrimination or discriminatory harassment.
Provide ongoing support and training to administrators and district- and school site-level staff about requirements under state and federal sex discrimination laws (e.g., Title IX, Code of Federal Regs., California Code of Regs., and Ed Code), staff responsibilities, complaint procedures, and related district policies and procedures.
Disseminate information and coordinate training for students and/or parents about their rights under state and federal sex discrimination laws, including sexual harassment and the district’s complaint procedures.
Advise the superintendent and school board regarding the status of the district’s compliance with state and federal sex discrimination laws (e.g., Title IX, Code of Federal Regs., California Code of Regs., and Ed Code).
Receive and respond to inquiries from students, parents, staff, administrators, and others regarding Title IX, sex discrimination, and sexual harassment.
Serve as a resource for administrators and district- and school-site-level staff about Title IX, state sex equity laws, and sexual harassment.
Respond to students, parents, staff, administrators, and others who report suspicion of Title IX violations, sex discrimination, or sexual harassment. The Title IX Coordinator should investigate these concerns, institute corrective actions when appropriate, inform the individual about the district’s complaint procedures, and assist individuals in filing complaints when needed.
Implement the district’s complaint procedure with respect to allegations of Title IX violations, sex discrimination, and sexual harassment; receive and process complaints; and oversee the step-by-step process to be sure that timelines are met.
Conduct and/or coordinate investigations of sex discrimination and sexual harassment complaints in accordance with the district’s complaint procedures. This may involve interviewing complainants, respondents, and witnesses; reviewing documents and other relevant materials; and researching legal standards and requirements relevant to the complaint. If the Title IX Coordinator has identified a conflict of interest with respect to a particular complaint, the Title IX Coordinator should recommend that the district hire a neutral outside investigator to investigate a particular complaint.
Upon completion of the investigation, provide the superintendent with a written report of the complaint and the results of the investigation in time for the superintendent to respond to the complainant within 30 days of the district initially receiving the complaint.
Organize and maintain records of all complaints filed regarding Title IX, sex discrimination, and sexual harassment, including all formal and informal. At least annually, review complaint files to ensure that the district’s complaint procedures and timelines are consistently followed, and to identify any patterns and repeat offenders

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Assistant Director - Compliance/Human Resources

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Work with legal counsel on responses to government agencies such as the Office of Civil Rights, Office of Fair Housing and Employment Opportunity.
Provide the District Governing Board with quarterly reports related to the uniform complaint process and Williams Act complaints.
Ensure relevant district policies are up to date and in compliance with the law. ? Manage multiple, on-going and complex caseload of complaints and projects. ? Exercise strong presentation and facilitation skills with an emphasis on education and training for a variety of constituencies.
Exercise excellent mediation skills, analytical skills, problem-solving skills and organizational skills with attention to detail.
Demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusivity and ability to work with a wide range of constituencies with diplomacy and tact.
Facilitate after-action reviews at school campuses following incidents involving violations of the district's anti-discrimination or harassment policies, or those with alleged antecedents rooted in racism, ensuring thorough analysis and identification of corrective actions.
Manage budgets, grants, and strategic planning efforts to support student services and district initiatives.
Complete regular audits and act as the district liaison for appropriate Federal Program Monitoring (FPM) Instruments that fall under the Student Support Services division. ? Serve as district Equity Compliance Officer as is required by state law. (EC Section 234.1(c); 5 CCR Sections 4960(b) and 4961)
Staff, Student, and Family Resources
Provide families with training and resources on several topics.
Coordinate and arrange meetings, workshops, and community engagement activities to facilitate the development and implementation of support programs, district resources, and collaborative partnerships.

Qualifications Guide

Knowledge of

Title IX, Uniform Complaint Procedures, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the most recent legislative updates.
TK-12 Educational setting process and procedures.
Procedures for complaints filed with Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and Office of Civil Rights.
Effective complaint resolution.
Pertinent district policies and procedures and Education Code.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.

Ability To

Deal with confidential and sensitive information.
Build relationships and collaborative partnerships across the District and state and federal agencies.
Act independently, take initiative and exercise sound judgment.
Maintain accurate and organized records and prepare timely, accurate, and clear reports. ? Balance multiple ongoing investigations and procedures, while meeting important timelines associated with these.

Job Specification

Assistant Director - Compliance/Human Resources

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Education And Experience Requirements

Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: bachelor’s degree in related field (master’s degree and/or Juris Doctor from an accredited law school highly preferred); five (5) years of relevant experience; and demonstrated experience in conducting investigations and coordinating restorative justice systems. Leadership experience in TK-12 educational setting is required.

Licenses And Other Requirements

Valid California Driver’s License
Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance
California administrative credential

WORK YEAR: 214 Day

SALARY: Certificated Administrative Salary Schedule

Board Approved: August 20, 2019

Revised: January 31, 2023

Revised: June 11, 2024

Revised: November 18, 2025

2025/2026 Assistant Director of Compliance/Human Resources Development (IN-HOUSE Applicants Only)

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