Specialist, Equity and Cultural Proficiency

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB TITLE : Specialist, Equity and Cultural Proficiency

WORK LOCATION: Pulaski Park

REPORTS TO : Executive Director, Equity and Cultural Proficiency

DEFINITION : Provides leadership in the implementation of systemic equity focus across the organization. Supports projects and initiatives that enhances the achievement of the diverse student population. Supports central office partners to ensure the implementation of culturally responsive instructional practices and application of an equity lens. Provide professional developments to BCPS stakeholders on a broad range of topics related to equity, culturally responsive/responsive practices, and diversity. Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :

• Supports Executive Director in providing leadership in the implementation of Policy 0100, Equity across the organization.
• Provides support to schools and offices on the development of programs and initiatives that support equitable access to rigor for all students.
• Provides support to schools in developing and implementing school performance plans that address eliminating gaps in student performance.
• Provides support to offices, departments, and division in developing and implementing performance plans that address the systemic focus on equity and excellence.
• Provides training and implementation support on building inclusive climates to reduce the
• use of interventions that remove students from the active learning environment.
• Demonstrates expertise in the areas of educational equity, culturally responsive instruction,
• restorative practices and organizational development.
• Intiates and ensures collaboration with the department of research, accountability, and assessment and content offices to support schools in the development of initiatives that support the accelerated achievement of underperforming students.
• Supports the development of a leadership succession pipeline that ensures staff has competency in the application of an equity lens to foster the achievement of all learners.
• Serves as the liaison to the Department of Human Resources and Business Services in applying an equity lens to advance the goals in Blueprint 2.0.
• Assists schools and offices in responding to data that supports the college/careers readiness of all BCPS students to include programming specifically suited to underserved populations.
• Liaison and collaborates with the Office of Special Education, Title I, Advanced Academics, and World Languages to ensure the coordinated delivery of services to schools.
• Collaborates with leadership to develop programs, conduct training sessions, start dialogues and develop creative ways to engage staff about diversity/equity related issues.
• Represents the department and its programs on a variety of standing committees and councils with the school system and with a number of outside agencies and institutions for the facilitation of diversity and inclusion workshops as requested.
• Represents department and division with universities and professional organizations in addressing and promoting dialogue and aids to facilitate interaction among groups that represent diversity on campus or within the organization.
• Provides supervision for resource teachers and contractors in support of the work of the Department of Equity and Cultural Proficiency

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education, Training and Experience :

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business management or a field directly related to the assignment.
• Five years' experience in leading programs serving marginalized populations, demonstrated competency in the areas of educational equity, access, and cultural proficiency.
• Experience in supporting the achievement of underserved populations preferred.

Licenses and Certificates :

• Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Professional Certificate is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Knowledge of current research-based instructional practices, educational equity and culturally responsive instruction.
• Demonstration of strong human relations skills.
• Demonstration of effective organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstration of computer/educational technology skills.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :
The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office and school environment. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :
Employees may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice. Work schedules may include nights, weekends, and travel.

FLSA : Exempt

SALARY : Grade 08 on the BCPS 12 Month OPE scale $76,643 - $118,489 annually

Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System

This class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (State of Maryland, Senate Bill 315, effective October 1, 1986) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $79.75. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9610 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 219, Baltimore, Maryland 21220 (443-809-4360).

Contact Information

Michael Hodge
Supervisor, HR Staffing
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-7872
Fax: 410-887-7876
Email: mhodge@bcps.org