Job Description
This opportunity is open to all interested candidates. OVERVIEW:
San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for leaders who care deeply for students, inspire passion in their coworkers through collaborative leadership, and are committed to the communities in which they serve. The District seeks leaders who are committed to educational equity and work to create access and opportunity for our students furthest from education justice. The District is seeking candidates for Investigative Specialist to support assigned schools/area and other programs.
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the guidance and direction of the Executive Director, supports the Office of Investigations, Compliance, and Accountability by assisting in the resolution of complaints. Examines and conducts complex and highly sensitive administrative investigations regarding alleged employee misconduct and allegations related to student safety including violence against children, bullying/harassment and egregious acts involving district staff.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.
POSITION SPECIFICS: - Working Location is based out of the Office of Investigations, Compliance, and Accountability - 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103
- Scheduled for full-time/12 months per year
- Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents
This position is paid on non-represented Classified Supervisor I Salary Plan N601, Grade: 038 The
Non-Represented Supervisor Salary Schedule can be found by clicking here .
An incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.
E = Essential Functions
- Assist in the investigative process of complex and highly sensitive investigations regarding allegations of employee misconduct by certificated and classified personnel and allegations related to student safety including allegations of violence against children, bullying/harassment and egregious acts involving district staff. E
- Gather information and assist in the investigative process of any violation of noncompliance with requirements of legislation and/or administrative policies and procedures pertaining to programs administered by the District. E
- Assist investigative staff gather facts from all sources to establish the extent and nature of the allegation. E
- Review documents, reports, online databases in connection with investigations. E
- Perform investigative research through subscriber services. E
- Communicate with district staff to resolve issues and exchange information. E
- Be able to work with uncooperative and potentially hostile individuals using accepted investigative techniques. E
- Conduct fair and impartial fact-finding interviews of interested parties and witnesses to include staff, students, parents and general public. E
- Prepare and maintain detailed records of activities. E
- Assist in the preparation of factual and impartial investigation reports and summaries. E
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable provisions of federal, state, and district laws, rules, and regulations. E
- Consult with outside agencies including, social services, law enforcement staff, including school police, as necessary. E
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to a degree in criminal justice, paralegal studies, human resources, business administration, or related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience. Experience conducting personnel investigations that demonstrates professional level knowledge of practices, methods, and techniques. Prior experience in government or public agency is preferred.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid California driver’s license and availability of private transportation (mileage expense allowance provided).
APPLICATION PROCESS To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items.
Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all supplemental application questions. - Online employment application
- A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and supplemental questions . It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.
- Paper applications are not accepted.
- Answer all supplemental questions
- The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.
- Attach required documents (PDF format recommended)
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
- Resume must reflect current and past work and accomplishments.
- A resume is to be attached, but does NOT substitute for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.
- Letters of Recommendation / Professional References. Must attach at least one (1) recent Letter of Recommendation, dated within one year; may attach up to two (2) additional letters, but not more than three (3).
- Additional documents (optional)
- Additional documents, if any, must be attached to the online employment application.
E-REFERENCES During review of applications, e -reference email requests will be automatically generated and sent to the references listed on the application . These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview opportunity.
For questions regarding this job announcement please contact Personnel Analyst Suzette Hunter at Shunter1@sandi.net
Additional Information The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domain@sandi.net and domain@governmentjobs.com to your safe senders list.
San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For more information about equity in employment, contact:
Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer
Eric Rico, (619) 725-7225, erico1@sandi.net
Title IX Coordinator
Anna Ward, (619) 725-7225, award2@sandi.net
504 Coordinator
Eri Nall, (619) 344-6420, enall@sandi.net
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement,