Dean of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Lick-Wilmerding High School • San Francisco, CA

309d • $165,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Lick-Wilmerding High School (LWHS) is a private school with public purpose, serving 560 students in grades 9-12 in San Francisco. Since its founding in 1895 as a vocational school, LWHS has built upon a long tradition of valuing and integrating the liberal arts, sciences, technical arts, visual arts and performing arts to offer a robust college-prep curriculum. Today, the LWHS curriculum is both a catalyst and a vehicle for civic engagement, and the Public Purpose Program offers students the opportunity to contribute their time, talent, and treasure through partnerships with community organizations. Students demonstrate an unparalleled commitment to their communities, the motivation to deeply explore their interests, and a desire to positively impact the lives of others.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work in a relevant field (Master's Degree preferred).
• Demonstrated success in DEIJB leadership, working collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents, trustees, and other stakeholders to advance equity and inclusion initiatives in education.
• Demonstrated experience in building and implementing inclusive curriculum and pedagogical practice across disciplines.
• Exhibit a track record of turning big ideas into effective programs with measurable impact.
• Possess knowledge of and experience in facilitating restorative practices and mediation.
• Experience in school administration is preferred.
• Independent school experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of School in ensuring that the school's mission is consistently reflected in its practices related to equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Act as a critical thought partner to the Head and Board of Trustees in broad strategic planning for the school and its future.
• Audit the school's DEIJB mission and vision, as well as all current programming and policies, looking critically for ways to improve.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure that all constituents feel valued and included within the School environment.
• Collaborate with the Teaching and Learning Leadership Team (TLLT) on enhancing pedagogical practices and curricula to explore and integrate the complexities of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Take a leadership role in the launch and rollout of a new required Ethnic Studies course for 9th grade students.
• Lead professional development initiatives that enable faculty to develop capacity to meaningfully incorporate DEIJB across academic disciplines.
• Manage different viewpoints and hold multiple truths; initiate and facilitate courageous conversations as needed.
• Partner with Admissions, Advancement, and Communications on strategic thinking, storytelling for current and prospective families, and data-driven studies to better understand the school's evolving demographics.
• Collaborate with departmental leaders to align equity and inclusion practices with the school's overall mission, goals, and strategic plan.
• Coordinate forums and workshops that promote open discussions and mutual understanding among community members.
• Offer support for conflict resolution and facilitate discussions on sensitive topics.
• May teach one related course as needed.
• Lead initiatives that integrate diverse perspectives into the curriculum and co-curricular activities.
• Lead the process of designing, delivering, and analyzing a community-wide survey to gather data on the sense of belonging among all constituents.
• Create space for affinity groups, working with group leaders (co-chairs), helping them set goals for the year and meet those goals.
• Lead the adult community in deepening cultural competency skills in programs including faculty meetings, in-service days, MLK Day, and the Sam Mihara Day of Justice.
• Organize and facilitate community celebrations and events designed to bring together diverse groups within the school community.
• Create and implement programs and services tailored to families, especially families of color, non-English speaking families, and those new to independent schools.
• Partner with the Parents Association and Family Networks to advance their objectives of building a more inclusive and engaged parent community.
• Serve on the board of trustees Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee.
• Supervise the Director of Student Inclusion, collaborating on student inclusion programming and the oversight of the LWHS Equity and Inclusion Roundtable.
• Review and update school policies and practices to ensure they promote equity and inclusion.
• Stay informed on legal issues and best practices related to DEIJB and ensure the school's compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Collect, analyze, and report data on the school's DEIJB efforts, including climate surveys and demographic trends.

Benefits

• Salary range of $165,000.00 to $180,000.00

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree