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Diversity and Racial Equity Specialist at Palm Springs Unified School District

Application Deadline

11/10/2023 3:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted
11/1/2023
Contact
Nicole Scagni
760-883-2715
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$24.32 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
8 Hours, 12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Locations
Educational Services

About the Employer

Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Palm Springs Unified School District. Lifelong Learning Starts Here! The Palm Springs Unified School District has sixteen elementary schools, five middle schools, four comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, alternative education programs, one independent study program, and several headstart/state preschools. In striving to meet the needs of a diverse student body, the District provides a wide array of programs, including special education, instruction for English Learners, Career Technical Education (CTE), athletics, advanced placement, Title I, GATE, and many other services. It is our Mission that all members of Palm Springs Unified School District are united in our commitment to equity. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. With a diverse team of employees, we are able to grow and learn better together. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation and District’s achievement as well. In recruiting for our District, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. We create deep, meaningful learning opportunities, build professionalism, and engage parents and community, to ensure success for all students. All students graduate with the skills, capacities and confidence needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Palm Springs Unified School District Believes in Student Success: We foster - A growth mindset - Emotionally safe and inspiring learning environments - An every-student, every-day mentality - Highly engaging learning opportunities - Instruction that is tailored to student needs - Learning that propels students towards meeting their full potential Join our PSUSD Team!

Requirements / Qualifications

Applications WILL NOT be considered without the following documentation attached: (1) Proof of high school graduation (e.g., HS diploma, HS transcripts, or GED) (2) Completion of the TargetSketch Assessment is required and must be completed before application deadline. Target Sketch is available through your EdJoin account. If you need assistance with this process contact Human Resources at (760) 883-2715.

Requirements / Qualifications

Applications WILL NOT be considered without the following documentation attached: (1) Proof of high school graduation (e.g., HS diploma, HS transcripts, or GED) (2) Completion of the TargetSketch Assessment is required and must be completed before application deadline. Target Sketch is available through your EdJoin account. If you need assistance with this process contact Human Resources at (760) 883-2715.

Comments and Other Information

SUMMARY Under the direction of an assigned Coordinator, support the District’s objective to increase and celebrate diversity and ensure racial equity throughout the District; develop and foster relationships between identified students, parents, schools, and outside community organizations to assure success in underrepresented student groups; assist in the planning, development, and delivery of programs and activities to support the District’s diversity and racial equity operational expectations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from high school and two (2) years of experience in developing programs related to diversity, equity, and social justice. Print out of H-6 (good driving record documentation) is required at the time of employment.

Comments and Other Information


SUMMARY Under the direction of an assigned Coordinator, support the District’s objective to increase and celebrate diversity and ensure racial equity throughout the District; develop and foster relationships between identified students, parents, schools, and outside community organizations to assure success in underrepresented student groups; assist in the planning, development, and delivery of programs and activities to support the District’s diversity and racial equity operational expectations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from high school and two (2) years of experience in developing programs related to diversity, equity, and social justice. Print out of H-6 (good driving record documentation) is required at the time of employment.