Compliance Liaison - Educational Services Center

Cherry Creek•Denver, CO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Compliance Liaison provides support and guidance to schools and District personnel on Title IX, Section 504, and mandatory reporting compliance and procedures. The role also facilitates responses by the District Legal Resources Office team to court orders, subpoenas, and Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) requests, and works collaboratively with District Legal Counsel and the Equity Compliance Officer. Duties may vary according to building assignment, academic year, and school needs. The position is supervised by the General Counsel or designee.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field, including psychology.
Any non-entry-level legal experience.
Basic knowledge of typical office equipment, such as telephones, copiers, printers, and scanners.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Intermediate knowledge of Colorado and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Colorado Revised Statutes including mandatory reporting statutes, and Colorado Court Rules.
Intermediate knowledge of Title IX, corresponding regulations, and Department of Education Office for Civil Rights procedures and guidance.
Intermediate knowledge of requirements for Individual Supervision and Management Plans (ISMPs) for students and other student safety plans.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced interpersonal relations skills.
Advanced planning skills.
Advanced organizational skills.
Ability to compare, compute, compile, and coordinate information and data to respond to litigation and records requests.
Ability to stay current on Department of Human Services procedures for follow-up communication with mandated reporters and obtaining information needed to ensure the continued safety of children in the District.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.

Nice To Haves

Notary certification.
Intermediate knowledge of District policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Advise and counsel administrators on Title IX processes and preliminary investigatory work; respond to questions and provide guidance on District Title IX procedures.
Audit, collect, and maintain Title IX reports submitted by schools and programs in the District Title IX file.
Review Title IX reports for compliance and provide feedback; assess reports to improve District procedures and processes.
Keep Title IX documentation, policies, and forms current with laws, regulations, and Office for Civil Rights guidance, and distribute updates to District personnel.
Provide guidance on mandatory reporting requirements and District procedures; update forms and procedures to reflect current laws and disseminate relevant information to District personnel.
Receive and respond to subpoenas duces tecum and CORA requests within statutory deadlines.
Enter and research information in established computer files and District systems, including email, legal resource files, and shared-drive communications; maintain applicable compliance files.
Communicate state attendance laws to school personnel, monitor student attendance, coordinate parent meetings, file new truancy cases with the Court, attend truancy proceedings, and fulfill the statutory attendance officer duties under C.R.S. § 22-32-109(a)(p).
Assess the need for school-based multi-tiered counseling and intervention services for students with attendance issues and students with special needs.
Work with building administrators to identify goals and priorities for truancy intervention services and prioritize time effectively.
Collaborate with students, teachers, staff, parents, and administrators to solve problems.
Develop positive working relationships with community agencies and resources.
Maintain professional relationships and communicate with and assist law enforcement and state agencies.
Create and prepare presentations on legal issues for District administration, committees, and employee groups.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.