What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equal Opportunity Compliance Officer (EOCO) Investigator position at Chicago Public Schools?
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500 schools and employing over 44,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans : academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.
Department Summary :
The Office of Student Protections (OSP) and Title IX’s mission is to provide an equitable, inclusive, safe, supportive, and secure learning and working environment, in every school and neighborhood, in the District that is free from discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation, ensuring that all students, faculty, staff, vendors, and visitors can thrive.
Job Summary :
Reporting to the Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance Office (EOCO) Investigations, the EOCO Investigator will support the administration of CPS’ Non-Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation policy. The investigator will be responsible for investigating one or more of the following subject matter areas : Title IX, sexual harassment, discrimination, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) complaints. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis
This job will be held accountable for the following responsibilities :
- Thoroughly, equitably and expeditiously investigate complaints of adult-on-adult discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and retaliation
- Conduct site visits to interview witnesses, alleged respondents, and complainants in the furtherance of an investigation
- Collect and analyze documents and physical evidence
- Update and maintain case files and records to report on the status of assigned investigations
- Coordinate with and obtain documentation from public and law enforcement agencies, court systems, etc. in the furtherance of an investigation
- Partner with Safety & Security, the Office of Student Protections & Title IX, and other departments and external agencies to ensure staff safety and facilitate the delivery of trauma and / or social & emotional services
- Prepare high-quality summarizing investigative reports and provide recommendations for resolutions
- Advise the Chief Title IX Officer and Director of Investigations on the status of ongoing investigations
- Testify at arbitration, administrative hearings, and court proceedings related to investigations as required
- Collaborate with the Office of Student Protection & Title IX, Law, and other departments to develop, present, and implement training, policies, and procedures. Assist with the ideation, creation, execution, and evaluation of EOCO educational programs for CPS staff with internal and external partners
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, Board policies, and labor contracts related to EOCO laws and regulations
- Stay abreast of emerging government regulations and evaluate and recommend appropriate responses and changes to internal policies
- Ensure staff information and records are kept confidential and handled in compliance with all related policies and procedures
- Travel throughout the City of Chicago to collaborate with CPS staff, parents, volunteers, contractors, etc. as required in the furtherance of investigations
- Other duties as assigned
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, this position must possess the following qualifications :
Education Required : Include minimum required education as well as preferred.
Experience Required :
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Other Requirements :
Conditions of Employment :
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to :
