Title IX - Nondiscrimination Coordinator

FULL SALARY RANGE: Level 17 (minimum: $98,850- mid-point: $122,037- maximum: $145,225) 
The maximum placement for new hires is based upon experience and typically does not exceed the mid-point of the range.
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40
FTE: 1.0
MONTHS PER YEAR: 12
JOB CODE: 3121
POSITION TYPE:  NEW POSITION/REPLACEMENT
Location: Thornton, CO

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

SUMMARY:
Responsible for working collaboratively with district leadership to support the district equity commitments, including nondiscrimination laws and policies.  Coordinate the district's Title IX compliance, assist with the district complaint processes, and provide legal services to district staff and administrators as needed on a variety of matters including transactional, student and employment.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1. Coordinate administration of the district process and procedures for investigating and resolving Title IX and other discrimination complaints.  Serve as Title IX Nondiscrimination Coordinator.
2. Ensure district compliance and manage day-to-day responsibilities regarding state and federal laws and district policies to prevent and prohibit discrimination. 
3. Develop and implement training initiatives to educate students and staff on rights, responsibilities, and resources regarding Title IX and nondiscrimination. 
4. Coordinate internal investigations on behalf of the district concerning violations of district policy, discrimination, harassment, and any other discrimination related matters. Maintain a tracking system of investigations outcomes.  
5. If the selected candidate is an attorney, assist legal counsel in providing legal services on issues as assigned.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school is preferred, but not required
• Three (3) years of work experience preferred, but will consider a recent law school graduate.
• Experience with Title IX and nondiscrimination preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• A license to practice law in the State of Colorado preferred.
• Ability to travel among school locations.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:  
All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application.  Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job.  Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.

SALARY INFORMATION: 
The salary listed is for full time positions (1.0 FTE).  This salary will be adjusted, as needed, based upon the FTE.  Administrative employees' salary will be commensurate on the employees' education and/or work experience.  For additional information, please review our Administrative Compensation Program or review our Administrative Salary Schedule.
 
BENEFITS INFORMATION: 
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, including paid time off, please see our Benefits Overview.
 
THIS POSTING IS NOT INCLUSIVE OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION.
Rev 9/25