DIST DIR CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE_OFF. OF CIVIL RIGHTS(1976000)

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation’s third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.

Job Posting Details

The application deadline is Thursday, November 19, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. (EST). This is an MEP Pay Grade 23 position. Candidates need to contact Compensation Administration at 305-995-7043 or salinq@dadeschools.net for individual salary calculation. All application documents must be in SuccessFactors by the application deadline to be considered for an interview.

Required Documents:

1. Current Resume
2. Two (2) Professional Letters of Recommendation signed or electronic signature and dated within the last 12 months (one year) of the application.  References must be from a person who can assess your ability as an administrator or your work ethic and character. Letters of recommendation must include the name, signature (cursive format or digitally authenticated) AND contact information for the person completing the reference.

Professional Certifications or Licenses: If a position requires a specific certification(s) or license in the minimum qualification requirements listed in the job description, please upload a copy of your current/active certificate or license to your candidate profile.

Performance Evaluations: Candidates selected for a final interview are required to have acceptable performance evaluations during the three years immediately preceding application for the position.   You can upload these evaluations to your candidate profile. 

Veteran’s Preference: If requesting veteran's preference, please check the appropriate box in SuccessFactors and attach form DD-214.

Conferred Transcripts with a Graduation Date: Current M-DCPS employees do not need to submit official transcripts if highest degree earned is on file in the Office of Personnel Records (305-995-7258). For external candidates, official transcripts will be required if you are recommended for the position.  Your degree must be from an accredited university. If the position does not require a college degree, you are required to have at least a high school diploma. Candidates with academic training and degrees granted outside the U.S. must submit a credential evaluation report that includes a statement of degree equivalency from an accredited agency in the U.S.

Screening of Applications: Following the application deadline a screening committee will review the applications. Candidates will be notified of the screening results by email.

Oral Interview Assessment Categories: Candidates invited to an interview will be assessed in the following areas:

• Experience
• Job Knowledge
• Reasoning and Decision-Making Skills
• Ability to Present Ideas Effectively
• Ability to Communicate in Written Form

Candidates will be invited to complete a written essay prior to the Initial Interview.  Candidates who are successful in the Initial Interview will be invited to a Final Interview. M-DCPS employees who are moved to a final interview will require a reference evaluation from their immediate supervisor. Our office will email form #3506 (reference evaluation) to the Supervisor.

Background Screening for the Selected Candidate (External Candidates):

Please click on the link below for information on M-DCPS Employment Standards, Drug Testing and Fingerprinting requirements in order to be hired as an employee.

Personnel Services and Fingerprinting

Please see the link to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website.

This site was implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025), effective 1-1-2026.

https://info.flclearinghouse.com

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Kadesha Dean, Executive Director, Administrative/Professional Technical Staffing at 305-995-1931 or by email at kndean@dadeschools.net.

Salary Min:   $99,340 

Salary Max:  $179,177

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

Monitors, supervises, and reviews District-initiated investigations conducted by the Office of Civil Rights Compliance (CRC) regarding violations of Civil Rights, e.g., sexual harassment, retaliation, and discrimination that may violate federal laws, State Board of Education Rules, and/or School Board policies, processes and procedures. Oversees the District’s compliance with rules and practices and responds to allegations of non-compliance with as they relate to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1967 (ADEA), as amended, Florida Educational Equity Act (FEEA), Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, and all other federal, state, and/or applicable School Board Policies.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

1.           Manages the operations and supervises the staff in the Civil Rights Compliance Office (CRC) to ensure accountability and efficiency. Conducts performance evaluations of these employees and makes recommendations for their professional growth.

2.           Designs, manages and directs the development and execution of CRC-related professional development for employees and association representatives.

3.           Provides oversight to ensure timely completion of CRC led investigations related to Titles VI, VII, IX, ADEA, FEEA, Section 504, FMLA, ADA, Florida Civil Rights Act, and all other federal, state, and or applicable School Board Policies; provides a fair and neutral process for all parties.

4.           Oversees the preparation of comprehensive reports of investigations with findings of fact and recommendations.

5.           Works cooperatively with the Assistant Superintendent of the Office of Professional Standards (OPS), Board Attorney, union stewards, association representatives and other offices to ensure that investigations and training are comprehensive and effective.

6.           Directs the coordination and preparation of the District’s responses to federal and/or state enforcement agencies related to complaints/charges of discrimination against the District.

7.           Prepares annual reports on the number, nature and disposition of complaints.  Identifies patterns and makes recommendations.

8.           Serves as a primary information resource for the Miami-Dade County Public Schools regarding Civil Rights compliance issues.

9.            Serves on District-level and other committees related to Civil Rights compliance, as needed.

10.        Participates in District/community partnerships to enhance Civil Rights compliance.

11.        Acts as a representative of the District when attending conferences and when communicating with government compliance or investigation officers.

12.        Performs other duties related to general administrative responsibilities of the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This work requires the following physical activities:  mobility, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.  The work is performed primarily indoors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1.           Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, education-related field, or a law-related field.

2.           Minimum of two (2) years of administrative experience in public administration, education, personnel, public relations, law-related field, or equivalent.

3.           Evidence of experience in complaint investigation, conducting workshops and writing as demonstrated by submitted documentation, preferred.

4.           Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively as evidenced by clarity and conciseness of oral presentations and written documents.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer!