Diversity Equity And Inclusion Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

This position is a .5 FTE located at Kenmore Middle School 
The coordinator works collaboratively with designated staff to address the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students. In
addition, coordinators design and implement ongoing initiatives that support student success by focusing on academic development,
social-emotional development and college and career preparedness. This includes:
Supporting professional development focusing on the specific and unique needs of culturally diverse learners. 
Designing and implementing professional learning activities related to inclusive and equitable environments for all
staff that meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of culturally diverse learners
Supporting culturally relevant instruction in classrooms and culturally relevant interactions among stakeholders
Collaborating with teachers to improve educational outcomes and learning through co-planning, co-teaching,
conducting non-evaluative observations and coaching in the area of culturally responsive and equitable practices
Working with students, staff, and families to help students transition from middle school to high school
Meeting with teachers and other staff to support students' academic success
Working regularly with students (individually and in small groups)
Developing partnerships within and outside of the school system that support students' academic development, social
emotional development, and college and career readiness; including but not limited to mentorship opportunities, award
ceremonies, scholarships, community-based field trips, seminars, tutorial programs, and summer programs
Monitoring and assist staff with interpreting quantitative and qualitative data to improve academic outcomes
Providing submissions to DTL newsletters, APS publications, and social media outlets that engage all stakeholders
Serve as a resource and provide guidance on issues related to inclusion, equity, social justice and diversity
Working with families and staff to improve communications between home and schools
Meeting regularly with parents (individually and in groups)
Encouraging and preparing families to participate in all levels of school engagement, i.e. parenting academies, volunteering
opportunities, and collaborating with community partners
Serve as an advocate for historically marginalized students and families by attending meetings i.e., discipline, intervention,
special education, team meetings, or parent/teacher conferences for culturally diverse students
Strong knowledge of and experience with formative and summative assessment tool
Five years classroom experience
Experience in designing, facilitating and implementing professional learning activities related to inclusivity, diversity, equity,
implicit bias and other barriers the education
Knowledge of and practice in implementing culturally responsive strategies and techniques 
Experience and demonstrated success in working with small groups, collaborative settings, and diverse family populations 
Excellent communication skills, innovative and the ability to think systemically
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure
Licensed as teacher or counselor in Virginia with a strong background in core content area (English, Math, Science or Social
Studies)
Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but
not required

T-Scale: $56,458-$144,723

Please Note: Arlington Public Schools receives a high volume of applications for many positions. As a result, only candidates who are identified as meeting the qualifications and whose experience and skills best align with the needs of the school, department, or office may be contacted for an interview. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, submission of an application does not guarantee an interview or individual contact regarding the status of an application.

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