Assistant Superintendent for Equity Affairs

Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

 

WORKING TITLE

Assistant for Equity Affairs

 

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Equity Affairs

 

LOCATION

Crossroads I, Cary, NC

 

PAY GRADE

Contract as established by Superintendent/Board of Education

 

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

 

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Yes

 

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) 

 

POSITION PURPOSE:

Provides leadership, vision, and supervision for the district’s Office of Equity Affairs. Promotes a climate of equity, inclusion, and acceptance that respects, values, and responds to the diversity of students, employees, parents, and community and in doing so, targets efforts to embed equity in the work across schools and district operations. Working in partnership with schools and central services, develops, implements, and monitors proactive diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and initiatives. Ensures goals and initiatives aligns with and supports the district’s strategic plan, mission, and vision. Works collaboratively with schools and district departments to develop strategies, practices, and programs that address student achievement gaps, inequalities, areas of disproportionalities, and that support equitable access to learning opportunities. Engages with students, employees, families, and the community in order to support the district’s equity work.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Comprehensive knowledge of issues and concepts relating to diversity, equity, inclusion; race; cultural proficiencies and culturally responsive practices; social emotional learning; and recruitment;

• Comprehensive knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to schools, employment, and protected classes;

• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint; Google Apps.

• Skilled in fostering and supporting teamwork, collaboration, and consensus building; developing positive, collaborative relationships; managing sensitive topics; and managing multiple priorities;

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback; ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences; excellent public speaking and presentation skills;

• Ability to work with diverse populations, including the ability to understand and respect the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disabilities, gender identity, and sexual orientation of students, school and district personnel, and community members;

• Ability to work through and manage thoughtfully the personal, political, and organizational dynamics related to equity, diversity, and multicultural issues within the district and community;

• Ability to demonstrate and maintain a professional demeanor when responding to and addressing situations, issues, and concerns;

• Ability to analyze data and use data and facts to present recommendations for focus areas, strategic priorities and initiatives, and actions.

• Ability to serve as an internal resource, working collaboratively across departments and with schools, for providing consultation and guidance to issues as related to diversity, equity, inclusion;

• Ability to design and implement professional development;

• Ability to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, school system staff, and agencies, vendors, advocacy groups, and stakeholders, with an expertise in consensus building.

 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in education or related field from an accredited college or university; AND

• Three years of successful experience in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating equity programs in PreK-12 public schools; AND

• Experience in developing and managing internal and external communication to diverse audiences; OR

• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

 

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s licens