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Investigator
Berkeley, California United States BERKELEY SCHOOLS Full Time $97,392.00 - $118,296.00 Annually Dec 21, 2024
Employer:
BERKELEY SCHOOLS
About the District Since the founding of the University of California, Berkeley in 1868 and the establishment of Berkeley’s first high school in 1879, Berkeley’s community has been proud to be a leader in public education. In 1968, the Berkeley Unified School District was the nation’s first school district to desegregate without a court order. What you should know about our District: Students are our priority. We take pride in our diversity. We hold high expectations for ourselves and our students. We treat each other with respect and act with integrity. Berkeley Unified is responsible for educating more than 9,400 individual students in 11 public elementary schools, 3 middle schools, one comprehensive high school, and an alternative high school. In addition, the district has 3 preschool facilities and an Adult School serving several thousand students each year. With a tradition of excellence rooted in a vibrant community, Berkeley Unified alumni have become national and international leaders in business, civic society, politics, academia, sports and the arts. Students and staff in Berkeley Unified come from a wide variety of ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, surrounded by one of the most intellectually and culturally rich regions in the United States. The Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals of Berkeley Unified are encapsulated in the four E’s: Excellence Equity Engagement Enrichment Excellence in Learning, in Teaching, and in Service to our Students and Families Equity in Access, in Resource Allocation, and Educational Outcomes Engagement with Parents, Guardians, Families, and Community Enrichment in Curriculum with Music & the Arts, Libraries, Gardens & Nutrition, Science & Health, Physical Education & Sports Parent and Community Involvement The Vision for BUSD is one in which parents, family, and community are an integral part of each school. When parents and families get personally involved in education, their children do better in school and grow up to be more successful in life. This is why Berkeley has dedicated resources and specialized staff to support the home-school partnership and to give all parents/guardians access to understanding opportunities and services available for their children. Public Support Over the past 25 years, the Berkeley Unified School District’s ability to provide well-rounded educational resources and opportunities to all students has been significantly boosted by the generous financial support of local taxes that augment the General Fund for specific purposes. Berkeley voters have overwhelmingly supported the Berkeley Schools Excellence Program (BSEP), a special local tax first adopted in 1986 and renewed consistently since then, most recently as Measure A in 2006. (1986 to present) Berkeley voters are as committed to the safety and modernization of school and district facilities as to the students and educational programs they house, most recently evidenced in the renewal of a maintenance special tax and a new facilities bond in 2010. Facilities Bonds (1992, Measure BB of 2002, Measure I of 2010) Maintenance Parcel Tax (Measure H of 2010) Very Low Class Size Berkeley Public schools have among the lowest class sizes in the state. While many school districts have exceeded 20 students in kindergarten through third grade, thanks to the BSEP tax measure Berkeley has maintained 20:1 since 1984. Grades 4 and 5 classrooms have average student-teacher ratios of 26-1, again much lower than the state average. All Berkeley elementary schools have fewer students than the state average of 525 students — in fact, the Berkeley average is 375. The average student-teacher ratio in academic classrooms in middle school is less than 28:1, and many math classes are 20:1. The average student-teacher ratio in academic classrooms in high schools is 28:1. Because the Berkeley community recognizes that public education is the cornerstone of a productive, creative, and healthy society, all of our schools benefit from the generosity of monetary and in-kind donations. Visit our “Public Support” page to find out more about the generosity and commitment of our supporters and how the many different funding and volunteer organizations enhance each child’s education in the Berkeley Public Schools.
Job Description
Basic Function and Representative Duties
BASIC FUNCTION:
Reporting to the Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator, Investigator is responsible for investigating and resolving complaintsalleging violations of District policies and procedures, includingcomplaints of bullying, discrimination, employee misconduct, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment and gender-related violence. The Investigator will work collaboratively with other members of the community to investigate and resolve complaints as outlined in school policies and in accordance with federal and state regulations. The Investigator will train students and employees on the District’s policies and investigation procedure.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:- Under the direction of the designated Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer or assigned manager, administer day-to-day management of complaints, including intake, investigation, follow-up services, connection with campus or community resources, ongoing communication, case tracking and record keeping, and the facilitation of interim measures and/or final case resolutions reached in accordance with applicable law and policy.
- Develop and implement ongoing education, training and outreach programs and publications related to Title VI and Title IX and the District's discrimination policies. Provide support to grant-funded programs and activities related to prevention and response to discrimination.
- Conduct prompt, equitable and impartial administrative formal and informal investigations into complaints of bullying, discrimination, employee misconduct and sex and gender-based misconduct; identify and interview parties and witnesses; gather and assess information and evidence relevant to the investigation; apply relevant laws and policies; and make findings of fact in individual cases where permitted by law and policy.
- Continuously identify and work with the designated Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer or assigned manager and other relevant stakeholders to integrate best practices in the investigation and informal complaint resolution arena into the campus knowledge base and practice. Produce written reports; collect data; and keep careful documentation of complaints
- Assist the designated Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer or assigned manager in ensuring the District's compliance with Title VI and Title IX; the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Statistics Act (Clery Act); the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA); and relevant nondiscrimination provisions of the California Education Code and California Code of Regulations; and any other related state and federal laws and regulations. Collaborate with on and off-campus resources, other District investigators, law enforcement, victim services, and other appropriate stakeholders to ensure that the District's processes, responses and policies are consistent with state and federal laws and regulations.
- Maintain knowledge of changed, current, and pending state and federal laws, regulations, and trends in the areas of investigations, Office of Civil Rights, equal employment opportunity, discrimination, harassment, and other related topics.
- Provide information, guidance, interpretation, and training to District employees and students on state and federal laws and District policy and procedures related to unlawful discrimination and harassment prevention.
- Actively foster and maintain a climate that is supportive and respectful to students, staff, and the public.
Knowledge and Abilities- Exceptional critical thinking skills demonstrated by the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and facilitate resolution of difficult challenges, including the ability to handle issues of complex and extreme sensitivity
- Skill in writing concise, logical analytical reports to convey complex issues that fulfill school timelines.
- Strong and effective interpersonal skills; the ability to learn well and demonstrate sensitivity to respect for individual needs.
- Ability to work as part of a school-wide community to resolve complaints in a neutral and sensitive manner.
- Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a school-wide community to resolve complaints in a neutral and sensitive manner.
- Knowledge of and ability to respond to the community regarding school policies related to Title IX.
- Experience conducting investigations of cases involving discrimination, employee misconduct, sexual harassment, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking, or other sexual misconduct.
- Experience working in or with educational institutions, including experience working with students, faculty, and/or staff.
- Excellent judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information. Strong skills in the areas of conflict resolution, problem-solving, interviewing and investigating incidents.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess and negotiate complex, highly sensitive situations.
- Experience developing and presenting in-person training, preferably on prohibited discrimination/equal opportunity issues.
- Working knowledge of nondiscrimination laws and compliance regulations, including Title IX, and FERPA, and the due process protections applicable to such processes.
Education, Experience and Other Requirements
TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to bachelor's degree in related field; Three (3) years of relevant experience; and demonstrated experience in conducting investigations and coordinating restorative justice systems. Prior completion of Title IX Investigator Training through a nationally recognized organization required.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California Driver's License and vehicle insurability to comply with District requirements
Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance
Working Conditions and Additional Information
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Fast-paced, office environment with constant interruptions; interactions with irate individuals; travel to conduct District business; evening, flexible and variable work hours
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone; seeing to read, prepare and proofread documents; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies; lifting light objects
Mental acuity to collect and interpret data; evaluate, reason, define problems; establish facts, draw valid conclusions; make valid judgments and decisions
SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown and increases are granted at intervals based on satisfactory service.
BENEFITS: Health plans provide for full coverage for employees and families in the area of medical and dental insurance to a negotiated maximum. All employees who work an average regular assignment of less than 5-1/2 hours a day (.72 FTE or less) shall be entitled to health insurance coverage and dental insurance coverage on a pro-rated basis. This position is covered by Social Security and may be eligible for California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), with joint employee and employer-paid contributions. Current members of CalPERS working in other California state, county, city, and school districts can transfer retirement service credit to the District. All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP). The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short-term disability, Vision Service Plan (VSP), and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.
VACATION: Classified (non-represented) Management, District employees shall accrue vacation as follows:
Eighteen (18) working days per year.
HOLIDAYS: Annual employees receive seventeen (17) paid holidays per year:
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Holiday (3 Days)
Winter Board Holiday (3 Days)
New Year's Holiday (2 Days)
Martin Luther King's Birthday
Lincoln's Birthday
Washington's Birthday
Spring Board Holiday
Malcolm X's Birthday
Memorial Day
School Year employees may receive sixteen (16) paid holidays, including all of the above except Independence Day (4th of July).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Classified employees may also participate in professional development activities to enhance their careers.
HEALTH AND CHARACTER INVESTIGATIONS:
Candidates selected for appointment may be required to pass a medical examination given by a Commission-designated physician to determine physical fitness for District employment. The Commission may disqualify any eligible candidates on the basis of the examining physician's report. The District also conducts a fingerprinting background check for all potential candidates for hire. All convictions must be declared and explained on the application; failure to do so will automatically disqualify the application. Tuberculosis tests must be completed and a negative result must be supplied prior to beginning work.
Closing Date/Time: 1/17/2025 11:59 PM PacificPlease mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.
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