Student Equity & Inclusion Lead

Glenbard Township High Schools; Glen Ellyn (IL); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Glenbard Township High School District 87 in Illinois seeks an Equity and Inclusion Liaison to develop targeted programming for students of color. The role includes leading student leadership events, mentoring students, and collaborating with educators to create an equitable learning environment.

Applicants must have strong communication skills and prior leadership experience. The position is essential for improving student outcomes and fostering a culturally inclusive school culture.

Qualifikationen

• Equity trained with prior leadership experience.
• Ability to work with adolescents and strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

Aufgaben

• Plan and lead student leadership events and college nights.
• Facilitate student equity groups.
• Mentor students and provide targeted supports.
• Design and implement programs to raise academic achievement.

Kenntnisse

Equity Trained

Prior leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Organizational and time management skills

Jobbeschreibung

Equity and Inclusion Liaison - Grant Funded JobID: 10714

• Date Posted:
  6/1/2026
  
  
• Date Available:
  26-27
  
  

Position Equity and Inclusion Liaison

Building Glenbard East, North, South, West, Directions and District Office

Glenbard Township HSD 87 is committed to closing opportunity gaps that are manifested in the achievement gap. The primary goal of this position is to develop and implement targeted and specific programming that leads to improved outcomes for all students, especially students of color. This position reportsto the Principal and Susanna Melon, Assistant Director for Student Services, Multilingual Learners and District Equity.

Qualifications

• Equity Trained
• Prior leadership experience
• Ability to work with adolescents
• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written
• Essential organizational and time management skills
• Willingness to accept responsibility for the tasks of the position
• Posting encompasses six positions at Glenbard East (1), North (1), South (1), West (1), Directions (1), and District Office (1).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and lead student leadership events and college nights.
• Facilitate student equity groups.
• Mentor students and provide targeted supports.
• Coordinate transportation, events, and outreach.
• Coordinate and meet with specific student groups to honor student voice.
• Support and collaborate with parents, teachers, staff, families and community members to ensure all students have access to an equitable learning environment.
• Engage in meaningful conversations with students, parents, and staff that will challenge and encourage students to achieve both socially, academically and transform the school culture.
• Identify goals and objectives pertaining to student needs within the building.
• Provide students with post-secondary preparation.
• Development of student leadership through intentional and strategic programming.
• Identify educational barriers that prevent our students from reaching their academic potential.
• Coordinate with administrators and staff to provide mentorship and training opportunities for students and staff.
• Design and implement programs to raise academic achievement and create a culturally inclusive school culture.
• Monitor and report growth and progress data, including an annual presentation to the School Board.
• Collaborate with administrators, other coordinators, and liaisons within the district.

Knowledge and Skills

• Proven track record of changing predicted student outcomes by addressing the performance gap
• Demonstrated skills in group facilitation skills and/or coaching
• Knowledge and experience in providing professional development or coaching in the areas of equity, multicultural education, Critical Pedagogy or Critical Race Theory
• Knowledge of change process and reform efforts
• Ability to analyze and interpret student achievement data with a focus in identifying patterns with an equity focus
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with educational leaders and diverse members of the school community
• Commitment to social justice, equity, and practices that lead to transformational outcomes for students
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects and tasks
• Ability to collaborate and exercise leadership to meet goals and objectives

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, operate duplicating machines and computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; and will frequently repeat actions with the same hand, arm, or finger motion such as when typing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, the ability to withstand long-term use of video display terminals (VDT) is required.
• The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds such as reference books.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The pace of work tasks would be considered as fast.
• Work is usually conducted at one job site, however, on occasion, this employee will be required to attend meetings, conferences, or workshops and events at other sites as assigned.

Contact Information

Susanna Melón
Glenbard Township High School District 87
596 Crescent Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Ph. 630-469-9100
www.glenbard87.org

Antoine Anderson
Glenbard East High School
1014 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148
Ph 630-627-9250
www.glenbardeasths.org

Benjamin Peterselli
Glenbard West High School
670 W Crescent Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Ph 630-469-8600
www.glenbardwesths.org

John Mensik
Glenbard North High School
990 Kuhn Rd, Carol Stream, IL 60188
Ph 630-653-7000
www.glenbardnorthhs.org

Sean Byrne
Glenbard South High School
23W200 Butterfield Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Ph 630-469-6500
www.glenbardsouthhs.org

Jordan Poll
Directions Program
301 S Swift Rd, Addison, IL 60101
Ph630-790-5802
www.glenbard87.org/directions-program/

Interested parties should fill out the online application at District 87 - Employment

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.

Glenbard Township High School District 87 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 87 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. It shall be the policy of Glenbard Township High School District 87 to hire all staff without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, veteran, military status or an unfavorable discharge from service, or citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States. Glenbard Township High School District 87 is committed to a workplace free of unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation as mandated under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act, the Boy Scouts Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Postings current as of 10/28/2026 7:45:49 PM CST.

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