Details
Posted: 17-Jan-23
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Type: Full Time
Salary: $95,000-$100,000
Categories:
Diversity Coordinator
Salary Details:
Plus full benefits package
Preferred Education:
Masters
Additional Information:
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
General Summary:
USM’s Director of Inclusion will serve as the school’s key thought leader and visionary around diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. This critical administrator will serve on the leadership team and report to the Head of School.
USM has a deep and long-standing commitment to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. This intentional endeavor is part of the fabric of all that we do, and can be seen through our curriculum and programs as we work to build understanding and best practices in our students, faculty, staff, parents, and other community members. The Director of Inclusion will work in consultation with colleagues throughout the school to ensure that our efforts towards greater inclusivity are comprehensive, thoughtful, and aligned with our mission and strategic plan.
The Director of Inclusion will be a thoughtful educator, a compassionate listener, and a wise leader who finds fulfillment in working with students, derives joy and meaning from the life of schools, and finds resonance with USM’s Common Trust values of respect, trust, honesty, fairness, and kindness. Above all, they will have deep experience with inclusion work and a profound commitment to strengthening the USM community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Partner with the Head of School and Senior Leadership Team to define and lead the school’s vision and strategy relating to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.
- Establish plans, programs and metrics for evaluation of such initiatives.
- Lead the coordinated efforts of JEDI liaisons and divisional leadership to evaluate systems, policies, and practices to strengthen and support the USM school community.
- Coordinate the efforts of JEDI-related groups within the community.
- In partnership with the Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning, plan and lead professional development around issues of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Serve as a resource for administrators, faculty and staff on culturally responsive curriculum, pedagogy, and instructional practices.
- Work in collaboration with the Director of Human Resources to continue to recruit and retain diverse talent.
- Communicate and serve as an ambassador of USM’s efforts and programming related to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Promote and coordinate student and employee involvement at local and regional conferences, as well as the annual NAIS POCC and SDLC Conferences.
- Teach in one of USM’s three divisions, dependent on experience.
- Serve as a visible, engaged presence in the daily life of the school, including visiting classrooms and attending after-school events.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head of School.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
About University School of Milwaukee
University School of Milwaukee is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory day school for students from prekindergarten (age 3) through grade 12. Current enrollment is 1,060 students. We welcome candidates that add to our diversity. University School of Milwaukee is an equal opportunity employer. More information may be found at www.usmk12.org.
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