0992 Manager II, Equity Compliance

San Francisco Unified School District•San Francisco, CA

10d•$132,527 - $180,933

About The Position

The Manager of Equity Compliance is a district leader in the Legal Division and reports to the Executive Director of the Office of Equity. The position leads work to ensure the District complies with state and federal nondiscrimination requirements and related Board policies and administrative regulations, including Title IX, Uniform Complaint Procedures, and Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures. The role conducts compliance training, investigates allegations of discrimination and harassment, and helps strengthen the District’s capacity to respond through student-centered and trauma-informed practices. The Manager collaborates with the Office of Equity and school-site and District leaders to investigate complaints, identify and address practice gaps and trends, revise policies and procedures, and communicate with students, families, and employees. The position also develops training and student-facing resources, manages equity-related websites, interprets relevant laws and policies, and prepares detailed findings and recommendations. This is a permanent exempt appointment, with a stated appointment length not to exceed three years. It is excluded from the competitive Civil Service examination process and serves at the discretion of the appointing officer. The position is full-time, full-year. SFUSD is the seventh-largest school district in California, serving more than 50,000 students across 121 schools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited college or university; education may be substituted with additional professional-level experience on a year-for-year basis.
Three years of related professional-level experience.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple cases and competing priorities simultaneously.
Ability to work effectively and exercise sound judgment independently in difficult situations involving confidential or sensitive matters.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with G Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and web-based applications.
Ability to demonstrate cultural humility and approach learning about other cultures as a lifelong process.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Deep knowledge of trauma-informed investigation strategies and victim-centered, trauma-informed complaint response.
Experience conducting investigations, drafting investigation reports, and making evidence-based policy findings.
Knowledge of K–12 settings, especially experience as an administrator, counselor, or school social worker in California public schools and/or urban public schools.
Proven ability to plan, organize, and use resources effectively.
Success leading teams and individuals and a strong record of leading organizational change.
Well-developed cultural humility, awareness of one’s own identity, and understanding of internalized, interpersonal, and systemic racism and other forms of oppression.
Ability to convey complex information to varied audiences, including large groups, staff meetings, executive briefings, public board meetings, and through memos.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Office of Equity teammates to ensure District compliance with Title IX and Board Policies 5145.7, 4034, 5131.2, and 1312.3.
Develop or enhance the District’s capacity to use student-centered and trauma-informed approaches to Title IX compliance.
Investigate formal sexual harassment and discrimination complaints.
Identify areas for growth in school-site practices related to sexual harassment, bullying, and unlawful discrimination, and provide guidance, feedback, and support to school-site and District leaders.
Gather and analyze data on sexual harassment and collaborate with leaders to address trends and prevent or reduce incidents.
Assist with revising District policies and procedures concerning nondiscrimination, complaint procedures, Title IX, bullying, and harassment to keep them current with legal requirements and guidance.
Develop and facilitate in-person and virtual training for District and site leaders, teachers, and other relevant employees and staff.
Create student-friendly resources about Title IX and bullying and harassment.
Manage public-facing and internal websites related to equity policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively with students, families, and employees participating in Title IX, Uniform Complaint, and Williams complaint procedures.
Interpret federal and state nondiscrimination laws and related policies, including Title IX, the California Education Code, and Uniform Complaint Procedures.
Draft detailed documentation summarizing findings, assessing credibility, and recommending remedial or disciplinary action when appropriate.
Manage multiple cases and competing priorities while exercising independent judgment in sensitive or confidential situations.
Practice cultural humility and maintain an open mind when evaluating situations, recognizing the influence of personal education and life experiences.