Equal Rights Training Specialist, OEO - 26401
NYC Public Schools, New York, NY, United States
Overview
The Equal Rights Training Specialist plans, coordinates and implements equal employment opportunity training programs for NYC Public Schools employees to orient staff and improve equal opportunity and diversity awareness. The role may supervise the OEO Training and Outreach Unit, including covering for other training specialists and reviewing unit work, ensuring deadlines are met, and preparing reports and summaries.
Reports to
Training Unit Lead
Direct Reports
N/A
Key Relationships
Division of Human Resources (DHR), Office of Legal Services, Central and school-based staff, students and parents/guardians.
Responsibilities
Addresses requests for various kinds of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and diversity training for Central and school-based staff.
Monitors employee training to ensure staff meet minimum EEO training requirements of the NYCPS in line with City, State and Federal guidelines.
Prepares resource materials used for various training venues.
Maintains a reference library of relevant training materials.
Conducts EEO trainings for all NYCPS employees across five boroughs.
Assists in disseminating and implementing rules, regulations, procedures, and guidelines for reviewing internal complaints of alleged discrimination pursuant to Chancellor’s Regulation A-830.
Provides technical assistance and support in all matters concerning EEO trainings and allegations of discrimination and complaint review.
Receives, processes, and investigates complaints of discrimination and sexual harassment from students, staff, parents, and third parties. Conducts interviews of all relevant parties and may require travel to schools in all five boroughs.
Analyzes complaints, develops investigative plans, conducts fact finding, reviews documents, conducts related research, and prepares related correspondence.
Drafts and submits confidential reports containing investigative findings.
Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of full-time satisfactory professional experience in one or more of: equal employment opportunity, human rights, community relations, law, social services, education, investigation, human resources or public relations.
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and seven years of full-time satisfactory professional experience as described above; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to the above. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
Special Note
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements, one year of supervisory experience in one of the fields listed above or one year of experience as an Equal Rights Compliance Specialist – AL I.
Preferred
Strong writing, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Salary
$73,380 - $79,133
EEO and Equal Opportunity Employer
The Department of Education of the City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy.
Accommodations
Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process may request one by contacting the appropriate office during the interview process.
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The Equal Rights Training Specialist plans, coordinates and implements equal employment opportunity training programs for NYC Public Schools employees to orient staff and improve equal opportunity and diversity awareness. The role may supervise the OEO Training and Outreach Unit, including covering for other training specialists and reviewing unit work, ensuring deadlines are met, and preparing reports and summaries.
Reports to
Training Unit Lead
Direct Reports
N/A
Key Relationships
Division of Human Resources (DHR), Office of Legal Services, Central and school-based staff, students and parents/guardians.
Responsibilities
Addresses requests for various kinds of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and diversity training for Central and school-based staff.
Monitors employee training to ensure staff meet minimum EEO training requirements of the NYCPS in line with City, State and Federal guidelines.
Prepares resource materials used for various training venues.
Maintains a reference library of relevant training materials.
Conducts EEO trainings for all NYCPS employees across five boroughs.
Assists in disseminating and implementing rules, regulations, procedures, and guidelines for reviewing internal complaints of alleged discrimination pursuant to Chancellor’s Regulation A-830.
Provides technical assistance and support in all matters concerning EEO trainings and allegations of discrimination and complaint review.
Receives, processes, and investigates complaints of discrimination and sexual harassment from students, staff, parents, and third parties. Conducts interviews of all relevant parties and may require travel to schools in all five boroughs.
Analyzes complaints, develops investigative plans, conducts fact finding, reviews documents, conducts related research, and prepares related correspondence.
Drafts and submits confidential reports containing investigative findings.
Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of full-time satisfactory professional experience in one or more of: equal employment opportunity, human rights, community relations, law, social services, education, investigation, human resources or public relations.
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and seven years of full-time satisfactory professional experience as described above; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to the above. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
Special Note
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements, one year of supervisory experience in one of the fields listed above or one year of experience as an Equal Rights Compliance Specialist – AL I.
Preferred
Strong writing, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Salary
$73,380 - $79,133
EEO and Equal Opportunity Employer
The Department of Education of the City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy.
Accommodations
Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process may request one by contacting the appropriate office during the interview process.
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