(NAME-MCE) Diversity Position: TEACHER DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PROJECT DIRECTOR/STATEWIDE DIVERSITY COORDINATOR

[Daniello G Balon]

Greetings colleagues,

Come work in gorgeous Burlington, Vermont ‹ where our increasing diversity
(nearly 25% students of color based on 2007-08 statistics!) is shaping and
strengthening our community in many, many ways. Be a part of it. More
information below.

Sincerely, 
 
Daniello Garma Balón, Ph.D.



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VERMONT TEACHER DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PROJECT (VTDSP) DIRECTOR/STATEWIDE
DIVERSITY COORDINATOR
Burlington Public Schools
Burlington, Vermont

Job ID: 23915     
Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This state grant funded position is focused on minority educator recruitment
within the state of Vermont and is responsible for the administration and
sustainability of the Vermont Teacher Diversity Scholarship (VTDSP) Project.
The goal of this position is to educate Vermont communities regarding the
importance of a diverse faculty and staff, assist in recruiting minority
candidates, assist with navigating licensing requirements for
non-traditional and external candidates, support districts wishing to visit
their own policies regarding educator recruitment and support diverse
teachers and administrators to access careers in Vermont¹s K ­ 12 schools.

This position is administered by the Burlington School District (BSD) where
the office for this individual is located.

Position Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer
Burlington School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning
environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union
status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status,
political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and
federal laws. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements
€ Educate Vermont communities regarding the importance of a diverse faculty
and staff
€ Actively Recruit minority candidates
€ Implement scholarship program
€ Promote VTDSP's purpose of recruiting and preparing high-quality, diverse
teachers for Vermont's K - 12 schools.
€ Develop and maintain web site and other public presence regarding VTDSP
€ Work collaboratively with the VTDSP Steering Committee to continually
assess and improve the VTDSP program.
Fundraising
€ Coordinate statewide and regional fundraising efforts to build capacity of
VTDSP Program and to maintain the diversity coordination effort
€ Conduct fundraising and public relations activity for building the
scholarship (loan cancellation) fund located at VSAC on both a statewide and
regional basis
€ Advocate for state funding through the Vermont Legislature
€ Solicit financial support from individuals, foundations and businesses
Budget and Policy
€ Develop and monitor VTDSP budget. Comply with any requirements set forth
by funders, and provide an annual evaluation of the VTDSP program to any
funders and to the Steering Committee
€ Collaborate at local, state, and national level around policy issues
regarding minority recruitment and licensing issues.
Four to six years of experience in project management, preferably in
education or human services, or a combination of education and experience
from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
€ Strong and demonstrated commitment to diversity
€ Strong communication, project management and problem solving skills
including web based communication
€ Fundraising skills
€ General budget management
€ Ability to deal effectively with diverse constituents and communities.
€ Ability to organize communities around common purpose.
€ Strong and demonstrated planning, organizational and evaluation skills
€ Valid Vermont drivers license.

# At least 4 years of relevant experience preferred
# Masters degree preferred

TO APPLY:  Please visit http://www.schoolspring.com/jobs/job.cfm?jid=23915

Contact Information
Terry Bailey, Director of Operations
150 Colchester Ave.
Burlington, Vermont 05401
Phone: 802-865-5332
Fax: 802-865-8501
Email: tbailey at bsdvt.org