2026-2027 Equity Lead
- 10 Months (Internal Applicants Only)
Montgomery County School District [VA]
Multiple Locations
- Christiansburg, Virginia This job is also posted in Montgomery County Public Schools
- VA
Job Details
Job ID:
5730313
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 3, 2026
Job Description
Equity Lead
Internal Applicants Only
(10 months)
SY 2026-2027
Are you enthusiastic about fostering a culture of community, diversity, and inclusion, and committed to helping students and staff tackle equity issues that affect student learning? Do you have a passion for coaching, providing professional development to other educators to expand social and cultural understanding to enhance outcomes for traditionally underserved populations? If you answered "yes" to these questions, consider becoming an equity lead in one of MCPS four communities. Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking internal applicants to fill 4 positions within the division.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Guided by the Office of Equity and Diversity, the Equity Lead will involve school staff and students in initiatives aimed at enhancing outcomes for traditionally underserved populations. They will offer coaching, professional development, and technical support to administrators, teachers, and support staff. Additionally, the Equity Lead will promote social and cultural awareness within MCPS communities through diverse learning activities for students and staff.
DUTIES/PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Co-creates and facilitates safe spaces to foster open dialogue among staff and students.
Serves as a liaison to student groups within the school and
Builds strong relationships with students, staff and community.
Acts as a liaison between the MCPS school community and local organizations.
Provides regular updates to the Office of Equity and Diversity.
Collaborates with the building administrator and the Office of Equity and Diversity to offer professional learning opportunities for staff and students.
Develops strategies to collectively address and discuss solutions to equity issues within the school community.
Evaluates and designs meaningful youth engagement activities to promote more equitable and inclusive outcomes for all students.
Attend Monthly meetings with Office of Equity and Diversity staff
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Hold a current Virginia teaching license
Must be a current Montgomery County Public School teacher
Have knowledge of building culturally competent learning environments
Experience in providing professional development and coaching for staff
PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience supporting students and staff at the Elementary level
Demonstrates an understanding of helping individuals achieve their maximum potential through equitable policies, practices, and procedures.
PAY RATE
$1,000/year
FLSA:
Exempt
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled Equal Employment Opportunity
The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:
Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources
750 Imperial Street SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073
540.382.5100
Position Type:
Part-Time
Salary:
$1,000 to $1,000 Per Year
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
