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ESSER III - SPECIALIST: EQUITY & INCLUSION

Employer
Alexandria City Public Schools
Location
Alexandria, Virginia
Closing date
Feb 1, 2023

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Industry
Education
Function
School and Teaching
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Details

Job Description

This position directly aligns equity initiatives with the ACPS Strategic Plan 2025's vision, mission, and core values to support the goal of Equity for All. The specialist will work in collaboration with the Office of Equity team to support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the division's equity and anti-racism initiatives and instructional practices.

The Equity and Inclusion Specialist works in the Department of Student Services and Equity (DSSE) under the direction of the Director of Equitable Practices and in collaboration with DSSE staff. The Equity and Inclusion Specialist will be responsible for providing direct support, accountability, and coaching to schools. The primary areas of responsibility include, and are not limited to, supporting students' social and emotional well-being and learning through the enhancement of student's voice, agency, and the respect of differences; and, supporting systemic change that will engage, ignite and inspire students through advocacy, resource dissemination, advising, mentoring and professional learning for students and staff with the goal of eliminating policies and practices that result in disparate outcomes for students and families served by Alexandria City Public Schools

This position will collaborate to provide support to site-based staff including equity liaisons, division equity team members and school-based equity teams The specialist will provide site-based coaching and mentorship specifically designed for increasing relevant, engaging, and sustaining inclusive content and practices.

*This is a grant-funded, 240-day position*

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in education or teacher certification required. Master's degree preferred. Diversity, equity and inclusion training, and certifications preferred.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive expertise in education as a teacher or/and educational specialist; knowledge of city agencies; experience working in an urban school division; and a strong knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of policy, practices, and trends regarding educational equity and inclusion
  • Knowledge of the evolution of equity concepts and characteristics
  • Ability to develop and facilitate training sessions designed to focus on equity initiatives
  • Ability to research, analyze and synthesize best practices to meet the needs of the division's equity priorities
  • Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities
  • Knowledge of social, emotional, and academic learning (SEAL)
  • Ability to analyze data and provide alternative solutions to technical and adaptive challenges
  • Ability to implement continuous improvement
  • Knowledge of community agencies and businesses that support equity
  • Proven analytical skills
  • Ability to assess policies and practices which promote culturally responsive and equitable environments for students and staff

Essential Functions
  • Collaborates with the Office of Equity staff including the Mental Health Specialist, PBIS Coordinator, Practices Coordinator Equity Coordinator, and the Director of Equitable Practices.
  • Support the development and implementation of continuous data collection, analysis, and appropriate metrics that provide continuous assessment of programs and initiatives' effectiveness and impact.
  • Supports schools and departments to accomplish the division's vision, mission, and core values.
  • Provides assistance with coaching and consultation of equitable practices and culturally responsive teaching competencies.
  • Conducts research and maintains current knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.
  • Serves as the liaison and supports equity-focused student groups.
  • Serves as a representative on Alexandria City commissions and community groups.
  • Provides parent and community consultations as needed.
  • Collaborates to identify and/or create effective assessment metrics to determine the impact of equity initiatives within schools and across the division
  • Conducts professional learning for ACPS staff and students.
  • Collaborates to design division equity plan aligned to the ACPS Strategic Plan goals and key performance indicators
  • Collaborates to develop and facilitate equity-focused programs and events for students, families, and ACPS staff.
  • Collaborates on the revisions and supports the execution of division-wide multi-year equity professional learning plans
  • Performs related duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Equity and Alternative Programs and the Chief of Student Services and Equity.

Clearances:
  • Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
  • Tuberculosis Skin Test.

Public Health Compliance:
  • Proof of COVID vaccination. Exemptions for religious/medical will be reviewed.
  • Must follow safety and health protocols.

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Primary Location:
Central Office
Salary Range:
Teachers and Other Licensed Staff Salary Scale (http://www.acps.k12.va.us/hr/compensation/)
Shift Type:
Full-Time

Company

Alexandria City Public Schools is one of the most diverse school systems in the country and we celebrate that diversity. Our students come from more than 80 different countries, speak more than 60 languages, and represent a rainbow of ethnic and cultural groups. They are economically diverse, but all are rich in that the residents of Alexandria are dedicated to ensuring that each and every one of them achieves success.

The children of Alexandria have benefited significantly from the strong support of City Council and the Alexandria community over the years. Tremendous gains have been made in student achievement and ACPS continues to be in the forefront of technology integration.

T.C. Williams High School is on the cutting edge, both inside and out. The award-winning building features numerous environmentally sound features, such as a 450,000-gallon underground cistern that collects and stores rainwater for building use, and a rooftop garden that provides stormwater management. The redesigned educational program at T.C. consists of smaller learning communities designed to increase academic achievement and the level of student engagement. Students feel more connected to caring adults, and teachers have more opportunity to know and support their students.

The City of Alexandria was recently named one of the Top 100 Communities for Young People by America's Promise, partly because of the quality of our schools and programs. A recent City survey indicates that the number of people who made the decision to live in Alexandria based on the quality of the schools has increased since 2004. We have many reasons to celebrate. ACPS is truly an urban success!

Company info
Location
2000 N Beauregard St
Alexandria
VA
22314
US

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