Under the direction of the Director of Equity, Diversity and Belonging, the Equity Coach willbe responsible for supporting operations related to systemic equity professional learning for all stakeholders of Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS). The incumbent of this position is charged with working with central offices and school leaders on programs to support the PGCPS Equity Plan. The Equity Coach will assist with the design, coordination and implementation of programs, policies and practices aimed at addressing the systemic disparities existing in the delivery of services from central offices to schools. The incumbent of this position will facilitate leadership development and support centered around awareness and understanding in the use of an equity lens.
Supports the implementation of the PGCPS Equity Plan through the development of specific objectives and strategies and implements the processes and procedures for the evaluation of systemic equity programming;
Provides coordination and facilitation of best practices, leadership development and ongoing coaching for central offices and school leaders;
Researches and provides information and guidance regarding a range of effective and innovative strategies targeted at addressing systemic disparities in the delivery of services from central offices to schools;
Serves as a liaison between central offices and schools and an advocate for educational equity;collaborates with cross-departmental teams and stakeholders to create equitable opportunities targeted at narrowing achievement and opportunity gaps;
Supports the execution of the recommendations of the PGCPS Equity Plan; develops clear action steps, creates reports and tracks metrics related to implementation of recommendations;
Plans, monitors and sustains systemic professional learning programs which promote equitable educational practices and the development of school leaders;
Recommends strategies to ensure that central offices and school leaders are able to build a culture of equity and excellence; promotes excellence and continuous improvement consistent with the PGCPS Equity Plan;
Leads, facilitates and develops content and presentations for systemic meetings which focus on the objectives of the PGCPS Equity Plan; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
Ability to proactively work in partnership with others to achieve a common goal or necessary objectives; builds rapport and cooperative relationships with others;
Familiarity with the Leadership Dispositions from the Leadership Academy;
An ability to challenge the status quo in support of centering support to historically marginalized groups of people (locally, nationally, and/or globally);
Experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of professional learning programs and initiatives;
Ability to multitask, organize and prioritize within a fast paced, rigorous environment;
Proven ability to identify strategic areas of opportunity, collect data, assess results, draw valid conclusions and present alternative solutions;
Excellent ability to think and act both strategically and tactically; an intelligent decision-maker and problem-solver with sound judgment;
Ability to promote equity, excellence and continuous improvement consistent with school division goals;
Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to intuitively present and document ideas and concepts to staff, management and stakeholders at all levels;
Ability to provide leadership, guidance, training and support to internal and external partners in the development and delivery of equity programs; ability to develop work plans and training materials; and
Demonstrated computer/educational technology skills.
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, public administration, ethics studies or a closely related field required. A minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience, and five (5) years working in a school-based context strongly preferred, and a minimum three (3) years leading, supervising, and/or coaching adults strongly preferred.
Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate, with Administrator I endorsement required; Administrator II preferred.
May oversee and provide guidance to assigned staff.
>The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
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