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| Coordinator |
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| Coordinator, Student Welfare and Compliance |
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| Summary Description:
Under direction of the Director of Student Conduct and Appeals, the coordinator collaborates with supporting services and clerical staff within the unit, serves as a district resource for central offices and school leadership in the content areas of child abuse and neglect, student-to-student sexual harassment, student code of conduct, hate-bias incidents, gangs and gang behaviors, suicide, gender identity, religious diversity, and student bullying and intimidation. Supports districtwide implementation of programs and activities outlined in the Title IX Federal Civil Rights Law and guides prevention efforts to avoid civil rights violations from occurring. Collects, monitors, and analyzes reports of illegal, unethical, or improper conduct, and leads/supports the implementation of a uniform districtwide response. Responds to school issues of non-compliance to ensure fidelity of implementation for step-by-step processes and timelines are met. Collaborates with partner agencies to support investigations of allegations of criminal non-compliance, as well as supports internal MCPS investigations of code of conduct non-compliance. Participates in the development and annual revisions of the districtwide staff training and the student culture of respect training. Oversees and monitors prevention efforts to avoid non-compliance and civil rights violations from occurring. Possesses a strong understanding of school-based and central office operations in order to engage and encourage staff, stakeholders, and the greater community to actively participate in building and maintaining a culture of high expectations for students and staff and eliminating institutional inequities. Works collaboratively with internal and external offices. Serves as the district compliance liaison for Maryland State Department of Education, Child Protective Services, and to the greater community and schools, on topics of student welfare including child abuse, student bullying and sexual harassment, gender identify barriers, and Title IX compliance. Responds to concerns from the public
(in-person, e-mail, phone, and compliance drop box, Title IX drop box, monitoring and responding) and coordinates student welfare and compliance-related supports to schools and students. Excellent organizational, oral and written communication, time management, project management, and human relations skills. Collects, inputs, monitors, and analyzes multiple compliance data points to recognize areas of exemplary compliance and intervene in areas of student safety and risk. Prepares federal, state, local, and Board of Education compliance reports as mandated by law and policy. Additionally, in collaboration with the director, the coordinator leads and support staff and students through the Title IX processes and procedures.
Physical Demands: None.
Special Requirements: Ability to work overtime and nights/weekends when required. Occasional overnight travel required. Flexible work hours required.
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Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:Thorough knowledge of Title IX processes and procedures: federal, state, and local law, regulations, principles, practices, and strategies related to all areas of student welfare and compliance, and ability to ensure district compliance. Extensive knowledge of the requirements under civil rights laws, regulations, and guidance to advise the district about its policies, procedures, and practices to investigate complaints alleging violations impacting student welfare. Ability to collect, analyze interpret and report on data relevant to compliance matters. Experience in collaborating with outside agencies including Child Welfare Services, Police, States Attorney’s Office, and child advocacy and victims support groups in addressing child welfare needs. Knowledge and experience in investigations, investigative reporting, and mediation to follow up with stakeholders involved in school-based non-compliance. Working knowledge of school-based operations and procedures that govern schools’ day-to-day operations and central office procedures related to serious incidents reported by schools. Ability to investigate, mediate, and respond effectively to incidents, issues, and complaints. Ability to forge positive relationships with staff and community based on transparent, two-way meaningful communications. Highly skilled in developing, communicating, and delivering engaging adult learning modules on compliance topics. Excellent collaborative, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills. Comprehensive project and process management skills utilizing information technology systems. Ability to understand and interpret BOE policies, and regulations JHC, ACF, ACA, JFA-RA, JHF, JHG-RA, IOH-RA, and guidelines related to: Student Gender Identity Matters; and Respecting Religious Diversity. Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of or ability to quickly learn and apply MCPS five core values: equity, respect, relationships, learning, and excellence. Must be able to obtain knowledge of and apply the six leadership standards that have been established for the Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals Administrative and Supervisory Professional Growth System. |
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Education, Training, Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public or personnel administration, education, counseling, social work, criminal justice, health and human services, legal studies, compliance, child abuse and neglect, sexual harassment,Title IX, school safety and security, and compliance issues pertaining to implementation of local, state, and federal regulations. Master's degree desirable. At least five years of school related experiences and/or similar related experiences of supporting schools, students, and/or families. Experience in advising and supporting administrators and leaders of districts, other educational institutions, or other public agencies, and overseeing Title IX and other compliance issues pertaining to implementation of local, state, and federal regulations. Experience in developing and implementing professional learning on topics of compliance. Extensive experience in investigating issues regarding compliance and student welfare. Evidence of experience in implementing policies, procedures, systems, structures, and training to protect the physical, social, and psychological well-being and rights of children and employees. Practical experience developing and upholding current and relevant resources related to Title IX and compliance incidences. Experience with coordinating and delivering professional learning to large and diverse stakeholder groups. Other combinations of applicable education, training and experience, which provide the knowledge abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.Certification: None. |
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Example Duties:Extensive knowledge and application of BOE policies, and regulations JHC, ACF, ACA, JFA-RA, JHF, JHG-RA, IOH-RA, and guidelines related to: Student Gender Identity Matters; and Respecting Religious Diversity.Excellent collaborative, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills.Supports the Director in projects and studies related to school support and improvement, job-embedded professional learning, Title IX, student welfare, and other MCPS initiatives.Coordinates the daily operations and accountability of the unit.Working knowledge of school-based operations and procedures that govern schools’ day-to-day operations and central office procedures related to serious incidents reported by schools.Supports school-based instructional leaders as they develop and maintain a positive, safe environment for students and staff.In collaboration with the director, develops, implements and evaluates plans to ensure effectiveness of training, adequate outreach, and district’s incident responses, communication, and district compliance.Serves as an expert resource providing district-wide support to all school-based personnel and central offices regarding local, state and federal mandates related to student welfare and protection.Collaborates with other offices and teams to lead, support, and provide professional learning related to compliance.Comprehensive project and process management skills utilizing information technology systems.Inputs, analyzes and monitors system-wide compliance data, determines trends, and develops timely reports and proactive and reactive measures in response to needs related to child abuse and neglect, Title IX, and other student serious incidents.In collaboration with other office develops and monitors reporting procedures for schools and offices regarding issues of compliance including child abuse and neglect, sexual harassment, Title IX, hate-bias, religious diversity, LGBTQ, student bullying, and other areas of compliance related to student welfare and protection.Manages and responds to inquiries in the Compliance Unit Dropbox and Title IX Dropbox.Identifies and performs on-going project management functions: planning, leading, organizing, managing, and reporting progress and outcomes for compliance related projects while simplifying procedures for ease of implementation by all staff and develops quick-reference guides for staff.Attends meetings and serves on committees as designated by the director.Assists in the lead of the annual content revisions of the districtwide training and the student culture of respect training. Monitors the implementation and completion of the districtwide compliance training.Determines, develops, facilitates, and monitors professional learning for school-based staff and central offices in child abuse and neglect, Title IX, student bullying, and sexual misconduct, hate-bias incidents and other student welfare and safety issues.Remains abreast of current legislation, legal issues, and requirements of the U.S. Department of Education, the Maryland State Department of Education, and other relevant agencies.Responds to staff and stakeholder and community questions regarding compliance issues. Collaborates with outside agencies including Child Welfare Services, Police, States Attorney’s Office, and child advocacy and victims support groups in addressing child welfare needs.Serves as the compliance unit liaison to department units, other central offices, Maryland State Department of Education and Child Protective Services.Conducts research and identifies potential areas of compliance risk, in consultation with the Office of GeneralCounsel and other staff, to develop and implement action plans for continuous improvement of practices.Gathers and analyzes compliance statistics and reports for the BOE, the Office of Equity and Organizational Development and the superintendent of school offices as requested.Mediates, investigates, and engages in proactive problem-solving to identify and resolve compliance-related complaints by students, parents/guardians and other stakeholders.Models respect and values diversity as an essential component of a healthy and thriving school district.Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position. |
