Sequoia Union High School District

480 James Ave.   Redwood City, CA   94062-1041

About the Employer The Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) serves more than 9,000 students in grades 9 through 12 from multiple diverse communities in the mid-Peninsula region between San Francisco and San Jose. Its location, coupled with its diverse student population, allows students the opportunity to learn to excel in a global society and interact effectively with people of all backgrounds, races, and ethnicities. The student population in the district is reflective of the diversity in California, with 45% who identify as Hispanic/Latino, 8.2% as Asian, 2.4% as African-American/Black, 2.1% as Pacific Islander, .2% as Native American, and 34.9% as White. SUHSD is committed to advancing racial, gender identity, and sexuality equity in order to ensure that all students are welcomed in a safe environment that values diversity. The district seeks to hire, support, and retain staff members that reflect the diversity of its student population. Description of Prospective Applicants We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply, specifically anti-bias educators who are racially conscious, equity-focused, and motivated to support the success of all of our students. SUHSD is seeking educators with personal or professional development experience/training in identifying, learning, facilitating, and/or implementing best practices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Multilingual educators and those with experience teaching in diverse and underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply. SUHSD is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.