JOB DESCRIPTION: This position is a .5 FTE located at Dorothy Hamm Middle School . RESPONSIBILITIES: The coordinator works collaboratively with designated staff to address the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students. In addition, coordinators design and implement ongoing initiatives that support student success by focusing on academic development, social-emotional development and college and career preparedness. This includes: Supporting professional development focusing on the specific and unique needs of culturally diverse learners. Designing and implementing professional learning activities related to inclusive and equitable environments for all staff that meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of culturally diverse learners Supporting culturally relevant instruction in classrooms and culturally relevant interactions among stakeholders Collaborating with teachers to improve educational outcomes and learning through co-planning, co-teaching, conducting non-evaluative observations and coaching in the area of culturally responsive and equitable practices Working with students, staff, and families to help students transition from middle school to high school Meeting with teachers and other staff to support students' academic success Working regularly with students (individually and in small groups) Developing partnerships within and outside of the school system that support students’ academic development, social emotional development, and college and career readiness; including but not limited to mentorship opportunities, award ceremonies, scholarships, community-based field trips, seminars, tutorial programs, and summer programs Monitoring and assist staff with interpreting quantitative and qualitative data to improve academic outcomes Providing submissions to DTL newsletters, APS publications, and social media outlets that engage all stakeholders Serve as a resource and provide guidance on issues related to inclusion, equity, social justice and diversity Working with families and staff to improve communications between home and schools Meeting regularly with parents (individually and in groups) Encouraging and preparing families to participate in all levels of school engagement, i.e. parenting academies, volunteering opportunities, and collaborating with community partners Serve as an advocate for historically marginalized students and families by attending meetings i.e., discipline, intervention, special education, team meetings, or parent/teacher conferences for culturally diverse students Other duties as assigned EXPERIENCE: Strong knowledge of and experience with formative and summative assessment tool Five years classroom experience Experience in designing, facilitating and implementing professional learning activities related to inclusivity, diversity, equity, implicit bias and other barriers the education Knowledge of and practice in implementing culturally responsive strategies and techniques Experience and demonstrated success in working with small groups, collaborative settings, and diverse family populations Excellent communication skills, innovative and the ability to think systemically QUALIFICATIONS: Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure. Licensed as teacher or counselor in Virginia with a strong background in core content area (English, Math, Science or Social Studies) Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but not required. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you would like to apply for a position please follow these steps.

• Log in to your application and select the appropriate application (Current APS employees interested in transferring must select the Employee Transfer Application). If you are a new online application user, please regiser with the online system, then proceed to Step 2.
• Login to your application, select the appropriate application, click the Start Application button at the bottom of the page.
• Click the Continue/Save button at the bottom of the each web page until you reach the Employment Openings page of the application.
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• Click the Add Another button to add a different position to your application or if you have finished click the Continue button and proceed to Step 7.
• Once you have finished selecting the job(s) click the Continue button at the bottom of each web page and submit the application. (You will need to complete the Applicant Testimony and Applicant's Authorization Statement every time you re-submit your application).
• Click the Submit button on the left.
• Click the Submit Application button to finish applying for an APS position(s).
• Please do not contact the schools regarding job openings. Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity - that “Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.” APPLY TO: SALARY: Salary will be based on the FY2025-26 salary schedule DAYS: