DIRECTOR I - TITLE IX & STUDENT PROTECTIONS

Coordinates Milwaukee Public Schools compliance with Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments Act, Title VI, Title IV, and other related discrimination laws, as well as serving as the District's primary administrator for resolving complaints alleging misconduct, including sexual misconduct, gender-based discrimination, harassment, domestic violence, and stalking for students, faculty, and staff.

The salary range is $109,947 - 158,783 (12-month)

Applications for the position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources no later than 11:59 PM on Tuesday, March 5 2025. A current resume must be attached to the completed application.

If you are selected for the next stage of the interview process, you will be asked to provide three, electronic professional references.

Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification.

Applicants must submit official transcripts confirming requisite Degrees.

No applications will be accepted after the deadline date and time.

• Masters degree in an educational field OR a law degree with an emphasis on civil rights or comparable concentration and an administrative license from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (# 51) OR Department of Public Instruction Director of Special Education and Pupil Services license, (# 80) OR member of the State Bar of Wisconsin
• Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in areas such as employee relations, investigations, civil law, or direct administrative experience with district level discipline processes and policies
• Extensive knowledge of Title IX, Title VI, Title IV, Americans with Disabilities Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and other civil rights laws
• Preferred current national certification(s) on handling reports, investigations and civil right laws on:
  • Title IX Coordinator
  • Title IX Decision Maker
  • Title IX Investigator

• Supervises and coordinates Milwaukee Public Schools efforts to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972. This includes the districts response to all complaints involving sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination, collaborating with district Employee Relations on complaints involving employees, monitoring investigations, reporting findings, identifying and addressing any patterns, and assessing impacts on the school culture.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates employees in the Department of Title IX and Student Protections.
• Serves as a Title IX, Title VI, and Title IV subject matter expert to district administrators, school administrators, staff, and students on Title IX regulations, policies, procedures, and matters related to civil rights enforcement, gender equity, sexual harassment, sexual violence, and complaint resolution.
• Collaborates districtwide to develop and implement Title IX goals, objectives, and priorities; actively promotes the departments services, assists in determining budget needs and reviews, revises, recommends, and administers relevant policies and procedures.
• Receives, processes, and responds to inquiries and complaints from staff, students, and third parties in a timely and equitable manner. These complaints may include, but are not limited to, issues involving sexual misconduct, sexual or gender-based harassment or discrimination, stalking, dating violence, domestic violence, bullying, sexual assault, and gender identity. Collaborates with Employee Relations on employee-related matters.
• Supervises Title IX compliance within Milwaukee Public Schools athletics department, working closely with key personnel to ensure equity in athletic participation and other benefits such as scheduling, travel, tutoring, and coaching.
• Manages and maintains a database to organize and track incidents, retaining investigatory files, Title IX grievance files, disposition reports, and other records related to harassment and discrimination cases.
• Ensures documentation of complaints, investigations, adjudications, appeals, and sanctions is thorough and confidential, adhering to Milwaukee Public Schools and Wisconsin Department of Public Instructions policies and procedures, or applicable laws.
• Implements and coordinates annual Title IX training for all employees and students, maintaining accountability training records.
• Provides ongoing consultation with all employees regarding Title IX requirements, compliance, and grievance resolution.
• Provides resources for students and staff involved in investigations.
• Remains knowledgeable of federal and state laws and regulations, and trends in public education sexual harassment and other discriminatory practices.
• Ensures a fair, timely, and well-documented investigative process, maintaining accurate and thorough records and notes.
• Prepares comprehensive written investigative reports that clearly identify the issues, reference all relevant policies, and summarizes all evidence.
• Tracks trends and provides reports addressing systemic issues related to complaints.
• Maintains confidentiality and professional relationships when handling sensitive civil rights, legal, and human resource issues.
• Manages and coordinates a complex and ongoing caseload of Title IX-related incidents and complaints.
• Supervises and coordinates investigations, responses, and resolutions to complaints, collaborating with district and school-based administration to identify, resolve and prevent potential violations of the District's Non-Discrimination policies and address systemic issues.
• Provides guidance on procedures to ensure the prompt, impartial resolution of discrimination cases, including sexual and racial harassment.
• Investigates discrimination complaints, tracks reports, identifies patterns of harassment or discrimination, and provides training to District personnel.
• Ensures the school districts continued compliance with Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments Act and subsequent federal guidelines.
• Creates and revises district administrative policies and procedures in accordance with equal employment, affirmative action, anti-harassment, and discrimination laws.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.