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Posted : Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:26 AM
Deadline: March 20, 2024
District/Organization: Portage Public Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Position Details
Portage Public Schools
DEI Coordinator – Candidate Profile
This candidate profile of our next DEI Coordinator was designed with input from staff, District Administrators, and community members.
The administration of the Portage Public Schools seeks a DEI Coordinator with demonstrated leadership skills who can model and promote ethical standards of democracy, equity, diversity, and excellence.
The successful candidate will be growth-minded, curious, courageous, culturally intelligent and a collaborative agent for change.
PPS’ goal is to make sure that every student and employee feel included and welcomed and are provided access to resources and opportunities for success.
The District is seeking a leader who: Possess a passion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and a strong Cultural Intelligence.
To that point, we seek a leader who: Can develop, coordinate and deliver engaging professional development programs to a variety of audiences; Will provide coordination, consultation and assistance to the Superintendent and Executive Leadership team; Work as a mediator in meetings with parents/staff members/students to promote inclusion and positive influence; Fosters critical thinking and reflective analysis from various perspectives to promote individual and group growth initiatives.
Fosters a collaborative, positive climate of mutual trust and respect among all stakeholders; faculty, staff, administrators, students, parents, and community members.
To that end, we seek a leader who: Actively engages, elicits, listens to and addresses concerns and criticisms in an open, respectful and receptive manner; Is able to develop strong connections with staff, parents, other District partners, and students to enhance each individual’s equity experience and build support for future initiatives; Promotes teamwork and collaboration; Will lead by example of our PPS Pillars, commitment to equity, common values, and our standards of service excellence.
Support the district’s efforts to diversity staff to be more representative of the student body.
To that point, we seek a leader who: Works to support Recruiting and Retention efforts at the building and Administrative levels, including intern program; Collaborates in employee career pathway development plans to strengthen the teacher pipeline and assist with succession planning including barrier removal from career progression; Will work with external partners, including local and state government and community based organizations to better align PPS equity efforts to the community.
Works to ensure Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Message is represented and transparent in district policies, practices, documentation and social media.
For this reason we see a leader who: Will create and maintain the DEI section on the PPS web page; Collaborates with the PPS DEI Culture Climate Influencers and the District Values Team; Partner with other PPS departments to ensure documentation is reviewed for equity impact.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter explaining why they are the best person to be the Portage Public Schools DEI Coordinator and why they are interested in the position through the District’s Applitrack portal.
Applications accepted through March 22 , 2024.
District Information The Portage Public Schools are located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, halfway between Detroit and Chicago along I-94.
The city is 35.
2 square miles in size and has a population of just over 49,000.
We pride ourselves on excellence in academics and extracurricular activities.
Within the district are two traditional high schools and one alternative high school, three (3) middle schools, and eight (8) elementary schools, serving about 8,600 students.
Link to the Portage Public Schools Strategic Commitments Student Demographics from MI School Data 2022.
23 Student Group Count Percentage All Students 8616 100% American Indian or Alaska Native 10 0% Asian 591 7% African American or Black 546 6% Hispanic/Latino 661 8% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 2 0% Two or more races 796 9% White 6010 77% Employee Demographics as of January 2024 Employee Group Count Percentage All Employees 910 100% American Indian or Alaska Native 1 0% Asian 16 2% African American or Black 25 3% Hispanic/Latino 5 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 0% Two or more races 15 2% White 848 93% More details on the District can be found on the school profile page.
The successful candidate should be prepared to begin the role by July 1, 2024 or another mutually agreed upon date.
PPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer View the district’s Strategic Commitments Please apply online at: https://www.
portageps.
org/page/employment-at-pps Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
The following positions at Portage Public Schools have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Human Resources Director Brad Galin and Human Resources Manager Jennifer Tuyls.
Contact information: 269-323-5000, 8107 Mustang Drive, Portage, Mi 49002 E-mail: mnelson@portageps.
org
The administration of the Portage Public Schools seeks a DEI Coordinator with demonstrated leadership skills who can model and promote ethical standards of democracy, equity, diversity, and excellence.
The successful candidate will be growth-minded, curious, courageous, culturally intelligent and a collaborative agent for change.
PPS’ goal is to make sure that every student and employee feel included and welcomed and are provided access to resources and opportunities for success.
The District is seeking a leader who: Possess a passion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and a strong Cultural Intelligence.
To that point, we seek a leader who: Can develop, coordinate and deliver engaging professional development programs to a variety of audiences; Will provide coordination, consultation and assistance to the Superintendent and Executive Leadership team; Work as a mediator in meetings with parents/staff members/students to promote inclusion and positive influence; Fosters critical thinking and reflective analysis from various perspectives to promote individual and group growth initiatives.
Fosters a collaborative, positive climate of mutual trust and respect among all stakeholders; faculty, staff, administrators, students, parents, and community members.
To that end, we seek a leader who: Actively engages, elicits, listens to and addresses concerns and criticisms in an open, respectful and receptive manner; Is able to develop strong connections with staff, parents, other District partners, and students to enhance each individual’s equity experience and build support for future initiatives; Promotes teamwork and collaboration; Will lead by example of our PPS Pillars, commitment to equity, common values, and our standards of service excellence.
Support the district’s efforts to diversity staff to be more representative of the student body.
To that point, we seek a leader who: Works to support Recruiting and Retention efforts at the building and Administrative levels, including intern program; Collaborates in employee career pathway development plans to strengthen the teacher pipeline and assist with succession planning including barrier removal from career progression; Will work with external partners, including local and state government and community based organizations to better align PPS equity efforts to the community.
Works to ensure Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Message is represented and transparent in district policies, practices, documentation and social media.
For this reason we see a leader who: Will create and maintain the DEI section on the PPS web page; Collaborates with the PPS DEI Culture Climate Influencers and the District Values Team; Partner with other PPS departments to ensure documentation is reviewed for equity impact.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter explaining why they are the best person to be the Portage Public Schools DEI Coordinator and why they are interested in the position through the District’s Applitrack portal.
Applications accepted through March 22 , 2024.
District Information The Portage Public Schools are located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, halfway between Detroit and Chicago along I-94.
The city is 35.
2 square miles in size and has a population of just over 49,000.
We pride ourselves on excellence in academics and extracurricular activities.
Within the district are two traditional high schools and one alternative high school, three (3) middle schools, and eight (8) elementary schools, serving about 8,600 students.
Link to the Portage Public Schools Strategic Commitments Student Demographics from MI School Data 2022.
23 Student Group Count Percentage All Students 8616 100% American Indian or Alaska Native 10 0% Asian 591 7% African American or Black 546 6% Hispanic/Latino 661 8% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 2 0% Two or more races 796 9% White 6010 77% Employee Demographics as of January 2024 Employee Group Count Percentage All Employees 910 100% American Indian or Alaska Native 1 0% Asian 16 2% African American or Black 25 3% Hispanic/Latino 5 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 0% Two or more races 15 2% White 848 93% More details on the District can be found on the school profile page.
The successful candidate should be prepared to begin the role by July 1, 2024 or another mutually agreed upon date.
PPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer View the district’s Strategic Commitments Please apply online at: https://www.
portageps.
org/page/employment-at-pps Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
The following positions at Portage Public Schools have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Human Resources Director Brad Galin and Human Resources Manager Jennifer Tuyls.
Contact information: 269-323-5000, 8107 Mustang Drive, Portage, Mi 49002 E-mail: mnelson@portageps.
org
• Phone : (269) 323-5000
• Location : Kalamazoo, MI
• Post ID: 9093616976
