Civil Rights Compliance Specialist II - Civil Rights Compliance Branch, 604379 (2026-03640)

Hawaii State Department of Education•Honolulu, HI

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About The Position

This position is within the Civil Rights Compliance Branch and is excluded from the Educational Officers' Bargaining Unit. A written examination or assignment may be administered to assess knowledge and abilities. The role involves conducting investigations into potential violations of civil rights laws, policies, and procedures, including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The specialist will also serve as the Title IX Coordinator, Language Access Coordinator, and Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator for the Complex Area, providing guidance to school administration on compliance matters.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education, human resources, or a related field relevant to the duties described above.
Four (4) years of responsible professional work experience in civil rights compliance, including overseeing, providing advice and recommendations, or ensuring compliance, of which one (1) year shall have been in an education program, agency or system.
Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations and administrative procedures pertinent to the area(s) of assignment, such as requirements under Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 and ADA as well as other State and Federal civil rights policies, guidelines, and Administrative Rules; operations research.
Ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.
Ability to conduct complex research and multi-task projects.
Ability to analyze facts and make findings based on applicable laws, rules and policies.
Ability to make presentations in front of large audiences.
Ability to operate computer and other business machines.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in education, human resources or a related field relevant to the duties described above, or a law degree.

Responsibilities

Conducts full range of investigations involving issues dealing with possible violations of civil rights laws, policies, and/or procedures, including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Acts as the Title IX Coordinator for the Complex Area and accepts complaints relating to discrimination or harassment based on sex or gender, assures compliance with Title IX throughout the Complex Area and provides guidance to the schools' administration relating to compliance under Title IX and the Department's policies relating to Title IX.
Acts as the Language Access Coordinator for the Complex Area and assures compliance with Title VI throughout the Complex Area. Provides guidance to the schools' administration relating to compliance under Title VI and the Department policies relating to Title VI.
Acts as the Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator for the Complex Area and works with the schools and employees to determine reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Provides guidance to the schools' administration relating to compliance under the ADA and the Department's policies relating to the ADA.
Provides guidance to the schools' administration relating to compliance under Title VII and the Department's policies relating to Title VII.
Provides consultation to school administrators regarding discrimination, harassment, and bullying as it pertains to Hawaii Administrative Rule Chapter 19, Subchapter 8.
Performs other related duties as assigned.