POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE COORDINATING TEACHER

WORKING TITLE Special Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent for Equity Affairs
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT Equity Affairs
LOCATION Crossroads II, Cary, NC
PAY GRADE Classroom Teacher, not eligible for National Board pay
FLSA STATUS Exempt
REPORTS TO Assistant Superintendent for Equity Affairs
SUPERVISES None
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends)
WORK HOURS 8:00-5:00
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR 12

POSITION PURPOSE:
The Special Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent for Equity Affairs will provide program coordination for
the Office of Equity Affairs for equity initiatives aligned with Wake County Public School System (WCPSS)
Board goals and strategic focus areas. Responsible for tracking and prioritizing school-based equity professional
learning needs, designing equity learning content, and serving as liaison to other coordinating teachers for the
alignment of equity policies, practices, and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
 Comprehensive knowledge of equity-based concepts such as critical race theory, intersectionality,
identity development, cultural schema, and culturally responsive instruction;
 Considerable knowledge of teaching methodologies and adult learning styles;
 Considerable knowledge of school improvement planning processes;
 Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint; Goggle Apps;
 Effective leadership skills;
 Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of
communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts,
and feedback;
 Ability to effectively manage large projects, timelines, and initiatives;
 Ability to organize teams and manage competing administrative priorities;
 Ability to gather and organize/analyze data and to present recommendations in an easily understood,
reportable format;
 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, school
system staff, and the public.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

 Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university;
 Three years K-12 teaching experience;
 Three years of demonstrated equity-focused leadership practice.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

 Must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina professional educator’s license;
 Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina
requirements.

Page 1 of 2
 POSITION DESCRIPTION

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
 Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Serves as program coordinator for the Office of Equity Affairs.
2. Plans, develops, and delivers school and district-based professional development on cultural
competence, and culturally relevant instruction.
3. Provides coaching support to school-based Professional Learning Teams (PLT) to assist in problem-
solving equity challenges.
4. Coordinates the implementation of district diversity and equity workshops, presentations, learning
opportunities and other strategies that promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
5. Actively engages student groups as full partners to interrupt opportunity gaps and the predictability of
student achievement outcomes based on social and cultural factors.
6. Serves as a liaison to other coordinating teachers for the alignment of equity policies, practices, and
procedures.
7. Assists Directors with Title IX and Title VI investigations concerning various aspects of discrimination
and discrimination trends.
8. Assists in monitoring, measuring and assessing programs related to the school system’s progress toward
achieving diversity goals.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to use a variety of office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. Must be able to
communicate effectively. At times requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to
ten pounds. The work requires driving automotive equipment. Due to the amount of time spent standing and/or
walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for sedentary work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to work in an office environment and come into direct contact with school system staff, students,
staff members of external funding agencies, and the community.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 12/2017

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned
to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,
responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may
be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

Page 2 of 2