Job Posting: Jeffco Public Schools

The public school system for Jefferson County, Colorado is hiring a District Equity Ombudsperson. This new position will serve primarily the 14,000 employees of the state's second largest school district, which is headquartered near Golden. The full-time Ombuds will, "Serve the District as an independent, confidential and neutral intermediary support role; navigating informal complaint resolution and the formal existing complaint procedures/processes, as appropriate, to encourage a positive culture and climate in Jeffco Public Schools."

Other job descriptors are at odds with the overall summary, so the role may need further definition. For example, essential duties include: "accept and review employee complaints"; "participate actively in the District Equity Accountability Committee and other assigned committees"; and "participate in equity reviews of policies, procedures and practices, as related to employee working conditions and experiences."

Applicants should have three to five years of relevant experience (e.g. HR, employee relations, mediation, ADR, and/or restorative practices), and a Bachelor's degree. The min-mid salary range is $76,212 to $90,796 per year. No closing date indicated. (Jeffco SD Posting via Indeed.)