Coordinator, DEIA

Job Overview

The Coordinator of Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) builds the capacity of division and school administrators faculty staff students and community members in diversity equity inclusion and accessibility as well as equipping staff with appropriate tools resources and professional learning based on school and division data and aligned with the goals of the Culturally Responsive Framework Evaluation Standard 6 and the LCPS Strategic Plan. The Coordinator of Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility provides leadership that fosters a diverse equitable inclusive and accessible environment for all students faculty and staff through programming efforts training mentoring outreach and advocacy.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Builds capacity of and provides guidance for district administrators school administrators staff and school board members on diversity equity inclusion and accessibility for all grade levels.
• Coordinates develops and plans professional learning and resource development on culturally responsive instruction for instructional leadership and instructional staff including the offices of teaching and learning multi-tiered system of supports English Learners Research and School Improvement and the Department of School Leadership.
• Collaborates with and trains principals and school administrators on fostering and sustaining an inclusive school culture engaging with families responding to racial slurs and hate speech culturally responsiveness and using data and student voice in setting goals planning and informing decisions and ensuring equitable access opportunity and pathways for all students.
• Creates and facilitates professional learning for the DEIA Specialists providing mentorship and coaching and fostering their leadership skills and knowledge of Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility.
• Reviews and develops countywide guidance communication and policies for topics related to diversity equity inclusion and accessibility including cultural celebrations and observances inclusive curriculum and culturally responsiveness.
• Works with schools and division leaders to analyze data and develop division and school-based processes and practices that promote inclusive instruction curriculum and assessment and diversity equity inclusion and accessibility for all students.
• Organizes manages and fosters sustained countywide engagement in learning and professional development on diversity equity inclusion and accessibility culturally responsive instruction and access opportunity and knowledge.
• Develops and facilitates professional development for the monthly Equity Lead Meetings and Student Equity Ambassador Meetings.
• Provides support and guidance for individual staff families and community members with needs related to diversity equity inclusion and accessibility.
• Represents the interest of the department and the division in serving as a member on division-wide committees meeting with individuals or teams partnering with community organizations and attending district and school events related to diversity equity inclusion and accessibility.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

Masters Degree in education school administration or a related field

Experience

Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively successful classroom teaching or school leadership experience

Licenses and Certifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in equity issues and cultural competence and sensitivity
• Experience in cognitive instructional or equity-centered coaching approach to support adult learning
• Demonstrated experience in managing curriculum development
• Experience developing and providing professional trainings/workshops
• Demonstrated the professional characteristics necessary for working effectively with adult learners and members of the community
• Knowledge and experience working with culturally and ethnically diverse student population and families
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of project management organization

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly talking expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately loudly or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Supervisor DEIA

FLSA Status:Exempt

Months/Days/Hours:12 months/ 248 days/ 8 hours

Salary Level: Universal Level 16

Salary Scale: Range:$96420 - $158853

Remote Work Eligible:No

Union Designation: Non-Union

Required Experience:

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