Equitable Support Specialist (Part-Time)

Position Type :

General Recruiting / General Application

Date Posted : 1 / 28 / 2025

Location : Administration

Equitable Support Specialist (Part-Time)

Grant-funded (2024-2025 Ready to Learn Grant)

REPORTS TO : Director of Equitable Learning and Support

Primary Function :

The Equitable Support Specialist is responsible for working with the Director of Equitable Learning and Support in assisting schools in implementing social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies and initiatives. The specialist will work closely with school counselors, social workers, and other staff to support students experiencing homelessness and will support Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives across the district. The Equitable Support Specialist will collaborate with various stakeholders to create an inclusive, equitable, and supportive educational environment for all students.

Reports To and Evaluated By :

The Equitable Support Specialist reports directly to and is evaluated by the Director of Equitable Learning and Support.

MISSION : The Chester Upland School District is committed to providing all students the opportunity to achieve excellence in the four A's : Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Activities.

The senior leadership team continues to build a talented and committed team to ensure all students are prepared to graduate from Chester Upland schools career and college ready! The C.O.R.E. is the foundation of the Chester Upland School District's vision and mission.

C.O.R.E. :

C- Children First : The well-being and continuous learning of every child will drive decisions.

O- One Chester Upland : With dedicated community of partners, parents, students and staff, we will excel, united as One Chester Upland.

R- Reimagining : Through a mode of continuous improvement, we will apply four important levers for change, collaboration, capacity building, deepening knowledge of pedagogy, and focusing direction to improve outcomes for all.

E- Equity, Excellence, and Emotional Intelligence : We will ensure equitable access to a quality education that includes emotional intelligence and leads to excellence across all opportunities and services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

1. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Support :

• Collaborate with schools to support implementation of SEL programs that align with the district's vision and goals (Positive Action, First Five, SEL Calendar, Supplemental Resources).
• Support staff in classrooms by modeling sample SEL lessons as needed.
• Help / Facilitate lunch / small groups and district wide initiatives pertaining to SEL.
• Participate in community events as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with Director to develop and provide training and resources to educators and staff to effectively integrate SEL into the classroom.
• Assist with monitoring and assessing the impact of SEL initiatives, recommending adjustments and improvements as needed.

2. Support for Students Experiencing Homelessness :

3. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Initiatives :

4. Collaboration and Advocacy :

5. Data Analysis and Reporting :

Additional Duties

Note : The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Qualifications : Education :

Experience :

Skills and Competencies :

Physical Necessities and Work Environment :

Position requires sitting, standing, walking, or moving throughout the building, often for extended periods of the workday. Must be able to hear (40 decibel loss maximum), verbally communicate, and have vision requirements of near acuity of 20 inches or less and far acuity of 20 feet or more with depth perception, accommodation, and field vision. Required to move (push, pull, lift, carry, slide) office supplies weighing no more than 45 pounds. Requires use of either hand for fine manipulation, simple grasping, and push / pull functions. Performs a variety of duties. Climbs stairs in and or around the building. May occasionally bend and reach to secure records / files from desk, shelves, and filing cabinets. Requires use of either hand for simple grasping, fine manipulation, and push / pull functions. Subject to inside environmental conditions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

The information in this job description is for compliance with Chester Upland School District Board Policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and qualifications for the position. The incumbent may perform or be assigned other duties.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Chester Upland School District (CUSD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CUSD ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 267-916-5169.

Salary : $35,000