2026-2027 Equity Lead - 10 Months (Internal Applicants Only)

Young World Physical Education; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Young World Physical Education in Christiansburg, Virginia as a part-time Equity Lead. In this role, you will coach staff in promoting social and cultural awareness while fostering an inclusive educational environment. Responsibilities include facilitating discussions, building relationships, and providing professional development aimed at enhancing outcomes for underserved populations.

This position requires a current Virginia teaching license and expertise in culturally competent practices. Consider making an impact in the Montgomery County community!

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Virginia teaching license.
• Must be a current Montgomery County Public School teacher.
• Knowledge of culturally competent learning environments is required.
• Experience in providing professional development and coaching for staff.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate open dialogue among staff and students.
• Build relationships with students and community.
• Promote social and cultural awareness within communities.
• Offer professional learning opportunities for staff.

Skills

Coaching

Cultural competency

Professional development

Community engagement

Education

Current Virginia teaching license

Job description

2026-2027 Equity Lead - 10 Months (Internal Applicants Only)

Montgomery County School District [VA] Multiple Locations - Christiansburg, Virginia

Job ID: 5730313

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

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.
• 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.

Contact Information

• School Board Office
• Phone: [phone]