Basic Function: A senior administrative position, the Assistant Superintendent, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will be a trusted advisor, collaborating and reporting directly to the Superintendent. The Assistant Superintendent will work closely with school site staff, administrators, students and the parent community. The Assistant Superintendent, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will be responsible for developing and leading programs and strategies that foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community.

Representative Duties:

TEAM LEADERSHIP:

? Leading and coordinating CCUSD’s Equity Advisory Council throughout the school year as they provide PreK- Adult programs, initiatives, curriculum and services.
? Leading an Equity Team which will consist of 18 DEI site leads (classified and certificated).
? Serving as a member of Cabinet which provides strategic guidance and leadership for overall school operations. Attendance at all School Board meetings.
? Serving as a member of the Special Education District Advisory Committee.

STUDENT & FAMILY SUPPORT:
? Being an accessible, visible and effective resource to students with regards to student diversity, equity and inclusion matters.
? Providing counsel and support to students and families within each school division on issues of identity development;
? Providing support to the PTA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion councils.
? Serving as a resource to CCUSD families of color, LGBTQ+ families, families of students with disabilities, and all other historically marginalized populations. Providing support in navigating school systems, college and career readiness, and accessing appropriate resources (e.g. language translation, orientation & welcome events, scholarship etc.)

PROGRAM PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION:
? Developing, communicating and implementing a coherent, thoughtfully-aligned schedule of DEI programming (e.g. Guest Speakers, Parent Coffees, Community events and Professional Development)
? Providing guidance, support and advocacy for Staff and Student Affinity groups.

STRATEGIC PLANNING:
? Developing and/or implementing CCUSD’s Equity Action strategic plan for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion and identifying the resources required to do so;
? Supporting the Board and school sites by implementing the Equity Action Plan’s strategic goals in support of diversity, equity and inclusion;
? Collaborating with the Director of Special Education to ensure that the inclusion policies and practices are being followed at all school sites.
? Updating existing programs and introducing new programs to create an inclusive culture amongst students, staff and faculty of all identities and backgrounds;
? Routinely measuring and analyzing academic and social-emotional data about the student experience, and identifying areas of progress, targets for improvement and next steps to drive the attainment of diversity, equity and inclusion goals and providing transparency;
? Ensuring compliance with applicable federal/state laws, policies and procedures.

COMMUNITY GROWTH & EDUCATION:
? Working with students, faculty, staff, parents and members of the Board to increase understanding and application of Cultural Competence, and to increase understanding and application of inclusive and anti-racist pedagogy and practices;
? Acting as a resource to evaluate, develop and diversify PreK-Adult curricular offerings through a DEI lens;
? Attending DEI-related workshops and events to keep abreast of best practices in the field and to deepen personal knowledge and capacity to lead;
? Facilitating partnerships and attendance by members of the CCUSD community at key diversity and inclusion events and conferences.
? Serving as a resource to teachers within each school division on matters of pedagogy, curriculum, and best practices for working with students and their families

COLLABORATION:
? Attending weekly and monthly meetings with various constituencies requiring DEI input and support on divisional programming, student leadership opportunities, and student needs and concerns.
? Working and developing communications on community outreach and to codevelop both proactive and responsive communications throughout the year

RECRUITMENT & RETENTION:
? Providing counsel and support to Human Resources in the areas of recruitment and retention of diverse staff.
? Developing and implementing innovative strategies and programs to cultivate, attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce
? Develop staff affinity groups for support.

Qualifications:

ACADEMIC
? Administrative Credential authorizing service as a district level administrator.
? Possession of an earned Master’s or higher degree from a recognized and accredited college or university in educational administration or a relatable field of study.

PROFESSIONAL
? Five years in a responsible public education administrative, coordination or supervisory position.
? Strong leadership skills and success in working with multiple stakeholders: students, staff, Board, and parents.
? Proven expertise in establishing, implementing, evaluating and communicating vision and plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
? Evidence of transformative leadership in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion.
? Experience in strategic planning, programming, event coordination and budget management.
? Previous work in student counseling and advising strongly preferred.
? Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and presentation skills.
? Preference given to candidates who lead and work with diverse age levels and abilities.

RELATED EXPERIENCE
? Proven success working flexibly as both an individual contributor and collaborative team member.
? Student-centered, global, and innovative.
? Experience and training leading racial equity and disability equity initiatives in education organizations.
? A commitment to implementing and maintaining best practices in inclusion and anti-racist pedagogy.
? An action-oriented, self-starter who takes initiative and is solutions-focused.
? Ability to both model and maintain positive motivation and momentum even in challenging circumstances.
? Bilingual strongly preferred Working Conditions:

ENVIRONMENT

Office and classroom environment; subject to constant interruptions

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Sitting and standing for extended periods of time, walking around campuses, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment, computers, and hearing and speaking to communicate with others.

HAZARDS

Exposure to potentially volatile and emotional students and parents.