Director of Diversity and Equity
Lower Merion School District is seeking to fill a key leadership role within its administration:
Director of Diversity and Equity. The responsibilities of the Director include coordinating all diversity and equity initiatives within LMSD to maximize equal educational opportunities, equal employment opportunities, and equal school climate and safety and security practices and procedures. This is a 12-month, cabinet level position. Competitive salary and benefits.
About Lower Merion School District: LMSD is committed to providing the finest public education available, anywhere. The District is committed to excellence and continuous improvement; the District strives to ensure that all students achieve their highest level of critical thinking and creativity, that they value themselves and the diversity of others, and that they are knowledgeable, contributing citizens capable of excelling in a rapidly changing world. This is accomplished by individuals engaging in innovative, active experiences tailored to myriad ways of learning and in partnership with our community. The Office of Curriculum and Instruction, in collaboration with the entire District Administrative team and in accordance to the District’s strategic plan, strives to fulfill the District’s vision for its students.
LMSD values diversity in the workplace and has a firm commitment to equal opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process. We seek to recruit, develop and retain highly qualified and diverse individuals. In addition to competitive compensation, we provide a comprehensive benefit program, and administer these benefits with a high level of service to support our staff. Check out our website to learn more about the District's commitment to inclusivity and belonging. https://www.lmsd.org/about-lmsd/inclusivity. The District strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race; color; creed; religion; sex; age; national origin; ethnicity; marital status; sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity; honorably discharged veteran or military status; the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability; or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability. Please contact Kyra Gordon for accommodation requests at gordonk@lmsd.org.
Please apply no later than January 23, 2022.