Student Equity and Family Engagement Specialist (8500)

2025 - 2026 School Year

1.0 FTE

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after09/29/2025.

This is a Continuing Position

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

• Medical dental vision basic long-term disability basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).For additional information clickEPS Benefits Information.
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA DCAP HSA FPFSA (w/HDHP) and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off including but not limited to sick vacation personal religious and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave optionscan be found inthe associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)for this positionEvergreen Education Association.

Certificated positions may have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule such as but not limited to TRI pay In-Service days and Extended Contracts all in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) as negotiated.

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise training and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints. Click here forFingerprinting Services.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

STANCE STATEMENT:

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities access resources and support they need to be successful. With this in mind our goal is to recruit hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local national and global community.

Summary Statement:

The Student Equity and Family Engagement specialist supports the districts commitment to equity and inclusive education by providing training facilitation mentoring and coaching to colleagues and peers. This role focuses on advancing racial equity anti-bias education culturally responsive practices amplifying student voice and increasing family engagement. Through individualized coaching small group guidance and department-level professional learning the position helps staff integrate student perspectives into decision-making build capacity promote equitable practices and foster inclusive student-centered learning environments across the district.

Essential Functions:

1. Design and deliver professional development on racial equity anti-bias education culturally responsive practices family engagement and student voice to teachers staff and administrators.
2. Assess and respond to the unique needs of individual schools adapting coaching training and support to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
3. Assist teachers and administrators in developing culturally relevant instructional content for improving overall student achievement; provide data analysis culturally-responsive instructional strategies and various tools to aid in the instructional process and improve outcomes for underrepresented populations.
4. Collaborate with school leadership teams and professional learning communities to identify goals and priorities for coaching and support promoting leadership growth enhanced student outcomes and progress toward closing achievement gaps.
5. Provide guidance and consultation to administrators on equity-focused strategies anti-bias practices and inclusive decision-making.
6. Offer 1:1 coaching and mentoring to colleagues supporting the application of equity-focused strategies in classrooms and school practices.
7. Lead small group workshops discussions and collaborative problem-solving sessions that center equity and student perspectives.
8. Assist the Teaching Learning and Equity Department in planning and implementing district-wide initiatives programs and trainings.
9. Develop strategies and opportunities for student input and feedback to inform instructional practices school policies and equity initiatives.
10. Create and distribute materials tools and resources to support culturally responsive teaching and equitable practices.
11. Collect analyze and use qualitative and quantitative data to guide training coaching and equity interventions.
12. Work with other district departments to ensure alignment of equity initiatives and practices across all areas of the school system.
    Demonstrate culturally responsive teaching and engagement practices in professional learning sessions and in coaching interactions.
13. Monitor and assess the effectiveness of training coaching and equity initiatives providing feedback and recommendations for improvement.
14. Maintain knowledge of best practices research and trends in equity anti-bias education culturally responsive pedagogy and student engagement and integrate these into all professional learning activities.
    Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate.
• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher learning; Masters degree preferred.
• Successful teaching experience across diverse populations.
• Ability to demonstrate effective written and oral communications with diverse community members to include students staff parents and community stakeholders.
• Ability to respond to and engage with a diverse multi-cultural and multi-racial community and to work side by side and foster strong positive relationships with parents staff students and the public.
• Considerable knowledge of the current literature trends and developments in the field of Equity in education and specifically racial Equity.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state and national education standards.
• Effective communication collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to design and deliver quality professional development for administrators and teachers.
• Ability to model lessons demonstrating best practice for culturally responsive teaching and classroom management.
• Ability to support teachers in the development of culturally responsive lessons.
• Ability to analyze student school and district data.
• Ability to develop innovative and effective instructional and professional development materials.
• Fluent in two or more languages preferred.

Advanced ability to use technology as an effective communication planning and instructional tool

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

1. Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
2. Nurtures a positive school environment that celebrates respects and values diversity where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
3. Initiates activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence of staff informing and expanding teaching practices within classrooms.
4. Models instructional leadership and demonstrates a strong commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
5. Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
6. The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race gender physical limitation sexual orientation or religious belief with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.
7. Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and interact successfully with diverse instructional support services and administrative staff including perceiving the needs and concerns of others; assisting others in resolving conflicts; motivating others; and designing programs to assist others in meeting organizational goals.

Nondiscrimination Statement:

Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority