Operations / Administration Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Coordinator – Poudre School District
Job Description
SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of this position is to develop and sustain internal capacity to provide job-embedded support to site-based leadership teams, teaching teams, and district level teams across the district. The objective of this position is to assist the Poudre School District in building the knowledge, skill, will, and capacity of the Poudre School District system to create and sustain equitable learning experiences for all students.
DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASKS:
- Work directly with PSD school teams to build their capacity in addressing the needs of the school community in the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Encourage and support teachers to be self-reflective of their instructional practices and the impact on student learning.
- Collaborate with educators, administrators, and other central office departments and leaders to: a. Facilitate professional learning opportunities that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion by engaging with colleagues in the Learning Services Team departments. b. Analyze current practices to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout Poudre School District.
- Facilitate opportunities to examine bias and privilege and how it influences our interactions, planning, and instruction.
- Work with the Human Resources department and other District departments on the development and implementation of the Title VI, VII, and IX programs to: a. Ensure and enforce standards for compliance in programs, services, and benefits. b. Receive, investigate, and resolve violations and related reports. c. Conduct ongoing review and analysis to identify potential risks and eliminate the risk of bias.
- Coordinate and collaborate with the LGBTQIA+ Coordinator; Family, School, and Community Partnership Coordinator; Program Specialists; and others on initiatives and programs.
- Support teachers with co-planning, co-teaching, observing, and providing feedback on the successful implementation of Culturally Responsive Pedagogies.
- Continuously gather and use feedback from students, parents, teachers, classified staff, and administrators in the PSD community to inform the work of DEI efforts.
- Represent PSD in external groups around DEI efforts and support connections that share and promote diverse perspectives in PSD schools.
- Monitor student data as it relates to disproportionality in outcomes and lead efforts to address these gaps.
- Co-facilitate Staff Equity Coalition and Student Equity Coalition.
- Monitor and manage district-wide programs and implementations directed to support DEI efforts across sites.
- Work in collaboration with the Director of Language, Culture, and Equity on other duties as assigned.
- Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor’s degree required. • Master’s degree in related program preferred. • Foundational knowledge about race, culture, and socio-economic status in education; racial and gender justice issues; and inclusion concepts required. • Experience and demonstrated success discussing, integrating, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in a complex organization required. • Experience leading adult learning, staff development, teacher coaching etc. • Experience working with diverse populations. • Instructional experience preferred. • Bilingual/Biliterate preferred.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, or CERTIFICATIONS: • Criminal background check required for hire. • Valid Colorado principal license preferred.
Pay Range: $68,933 – $95,127/year based on qualifications and experience*
Percentage: 100%
Work calendar days: 208 days
Duration of position: Ongoing
Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, as well as other optional benefit elections.
