Compliance Liaison - Educational Services Center

Cherry Creek Schools•Denver, CO

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 for the District Legal Resources Office team to legal documents, including 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 based on building assignment, academic year, and school needs. Responsibilities include advising administrators on Title IX processes and preliminary investigative work; reviewing and maintaining Title IX and other compliance documentation; providing guidance on mandatory reporting requirements; responding to subpoenas and CORA requests; researching data and maintaining compliance files; and coordinating attendance and truancy interventions, including court proceedings. The role also supports students with attendance issues or special needs, works with families and community agencies, communicates with law enforcement and state agencies, and prepares presentations on legal issues for District audiences. The position requires a related bachelor's degree and non-entry-level legal experience. The work involves a normal school district and office environment, is described as sedentary with moderate physical effort, and includes occasional bending, reaching, climbing, and lifting up to 25 pounds. A criminal background check and fingerprinting are required for hire.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field, including psychology.
Any non-entry-level legal experience.
Basic knowledge of typical office equipment, including 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, related regulations, and Department of Education Office for Civil Rights procedures and guidance.
Intermediate knowledge of requirements for Individual Supervision and Management Plans (ISMPs) 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 record requests.
Ability to stay informed about Department of Human Services procedures regarding follow-up communication for mandated reporters and obtaining information to ensure children's continued safety within 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, and answer questions about District Title IX procedures.
Audit, collect, maintain, and review Title IX reports and documentation; provide feedback and help ensure compliance.
Update Title IX documentation, policies, and forms in response to laws, regulations, and Office for Civil Rights guidance, and disseminate information to District personnel.
Provide guidance on mandatory reporting requirements and District procedures; keep related forms and procedures current and share information with District personnel.
Receive and respond to subpoenas duces tecum and CORA requests within statutory deadlines.
Enter and research data in District computer files and systems, and maintain applicable compliance files.
Communicate state attendance laws to school personnel; monitor student attendance; coordinate parent meetings; file truancy cases with the Court; attend truancy proceedings; and fulfill the statutory duties of the attendance officer 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 manage 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.