JOB DESCRIPTION

The diversity of the student population in Providence Public Schools is not reflected by the teachers who instruct them. "Research confirms that when taught by a teacher of color, students of color experience higher reading and math test scores, higher graduation rates, decreased dropout and discipline rates and increased enrollment in advanced courses (Carver-Thomas, 2018)".

The Diversity and Pipeline Design Specialist will work collaboratively with the Director of Diversity Recruitment and Pipeline Initiatives to enhance current pipeline and alternative certification work as well as develop additional pipelines for educators of color to enter the PPSD teaching profession. This role will not only focus on recruitment of individuals, there will be a heavy focus on the retention of our diverse taskforce.

***Accommodations for virtual interviews will be made during this hiring season, please apply***

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• BA preferred, but not required

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES

This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by the incumbent; employee may be assigned duties which are not listed below. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

Under the Direction of the Director of Diversity Recruitment and Pipeline Initiatives, the Diversity and Pipeline Design Specialist will:

PIPELINES

• Collaborate with the RI Department of Education's Teacher Certification office as the primary liaison for alternative certification pathways.
• Coordinate with Education Preparation Program Partners for the placement and retention of student teachers
• Manage TA to BA pipeline opportunities for PPSD staff
• Develop and implement programs for a per diem substitute to teacher pipeline
• Strengthen relationships with existing teacher certification programs and alternative certification pathway programs.

RETENTION

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop supports designed to retain our diverse workforce
• Develop opportunities for internal networking among teachers of color
• Coordinate support initiatives for individuals in our teacher pipeline programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS

• Experience working in Human Resources, Public Administration, Marketing or other related field
• Experience working in an educational setting preferred
• Experience in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion related work
• Must have core values aligned with the District's vision for Equity, Diversity and Belonging, "Equity and belonging are leading core values at Providence Public Schools. Valuing equity means that we must provide resources and support matched to student needs, for every student in every school. We have a collective responsibility for recognizing, interrupting and transforming systemic educational inequities so that social and cultural factors such as race, language and ability are no longer predictors of student success."
• Experience and extensive knowledge of national recruitment and retention best practices.
• Strong organizational and communication skills

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, and Personal Time Off (PTO).