T26/27 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Coordinator (Jefferson)

This position is a .5 FTE located at Thomas Jefferson 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

Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE:

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

• Salary range based upon 26/27 pay plan. 

Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity - that “Employment
opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender,
age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.”