Job: Student Life & DEIB Coordinator

BART Charter Public School
1 Commercial Street
ADAMS, MA 01220

Phone:(413)743-7311
Website:bartcharter.org

Company Description:
Berkshire Arts & Technology Charter Public School (“BART”) is a nationally recognized, award-winning, college-preparatory, public middle and high school located in Adams, Massachusetts. As the only charter school in Berkshire County, it is consistently ranked among the top schools in Massachusetts for student academic achievement and growth. Committed to its mission to prepare its students for college and a lifetime of learning, BART is a community of 363 curious and creative students, devoted and innovative teachers and staff members, and families dedicated to the success of their children. The student body is richly diverse, each member with an important personal story. The School is built around a makerspace, and its academic program comprises an intense academic core curriculum enriched by ample elective courses in the arts and technology as well as opportunities for students to pursue independent creative and scholarly projects. Before they graduate, BART students must pass courses on college campuses, take and pass collegiate-skills courses each year, complete an internship within the region, and participate in a rigorous program of mock interviews, portfolio presentations, and annual science fairs. The success enjoyed by BART’s students and the School as a whole results from a school culture characterized by the pursuit of excellence and based on a set of foundational elements: A liberating, college-preparatory, academic environment that provides for students and employees alike intellectual challenge, professional development and exploration, and personal growth; Dedication to the education of the whole child that supports the child’s intellectual, emotional, social, and physical maturation; A school that embodies the best of contemporary educational knowledge, thought, and practices, including a reliance on data-driven teaching and learning in support of advancing student achievement; A vibrant, inclusive school that embraces diversity and individuality yet shines by the devotion of students, faculty and staff, and families to their BART and home communities; An educational experience that brings the world into BART and BART into the world; and A strong, resilient, and multi-element financial base from which resources enable students’ academic success and professional distinction and employees’ professional development and refinement.

Job Title:
Student Life & DEIB Coordinator
Salary Range:Location:
$55,000 - $65,000 Per Year Adams
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeEducation/Training
Education Level:Work Experience:
Master's Degree
Preferred
No Experience
Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

Student Life & DEIB Coordinator works with BART’s faculty, staff, and administration to guide and establish programs, initiatives, events, and practices that promote inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging, while enriching student life experiences across the BART community. The position of Student Life & DEIB Coordinator is a full-time, school-year position, and the individual in the role provides strategic advice and counsel to institutional leadership. The position may also include teaching, and reports directly to the Principal.

EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Student Life Programming:
    • Administer student leadership programs that empower students and promote their active engagement in school life.
    • Provide oversight and support to student clubs, organizations, field trips, and afterschool programs. Ensure that extracurricular programing is robust and aligns with DEI principles and contributes positively to campus culture.
    • Collaborate with school leadership to integrate DEI initiatives into student life programming, curriculum, and school policies.
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives:
    • Conduct training sessions and workshops for faculty, staff, and students on cultural competency, equity, and inclusion that include training in culturally relevant equity pedagogy and help teachers create culturally responsive classrooms
    • Advise the Executive Director, Director of Finance & Operations, and Principal on hiring plans and employee policies and practices that produce diverse pools of job applicants and retain faculty and staff of historically marginalized identities
    • Manage and conduct bias incident reviews and tracking of bias incidents with Student Support.
    • Provide oversight for the school's DICE committee.
  • Community Building and Engagement:
    • Oversee community-building initiatives that foster a positive school climate and strengthen student connections within the school community.
    • Partner with BART faculty, staff, and families to coordinate events, activities, and outreach efforts that enhance student retention and overall satisfaction.
    • Be active, visible, and engaged with all aspects of the BART community.
    • Lead a Crew.
  • Policy and Procedure Consultation:
    • Provide guidance on policy development from the perspective of DEIB and student life considerations.
    • Collaborate with administrators and faculty to ensure policies and practices support an inclusive and equitable learning environment.
Requirements:

Qualifications:

  • Educational achievement with the minimum of a bachelor’s degree, although master’s degree or higher is preferred.
  • Experience in developing and implementing student life and activities programming in a K-12 educational setting.
  • Demonstrated experience advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within a school community.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse groups.
  • Knowledge of best practices in youth development and student leadership.
  • Commitment to fostering a supportive environment that values diversity and promotes inclusivity.
  • Dedication to the belief that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community is strong because of these qualities and provides an ideal and powerful learning environment for youth.

Additional Requirements:

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and inspire students, faculty, and stakeholders.
  • Experience in curriculum development, instructional strategies, and program implementation related to DEIB education.
  • Ability to analyze data and assess program effectiveness to inform continuous improvement efforts.
  • Dedication to the educational success and holistic development of all students at BART.




BART Charter Public School is an equal opportunity employer. BART does not discriminate in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its services, programs or activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, or age. For more information about BART and its programs, please visit www.bartcharter.org

Those interested in applying for the position of Student Life & DEIB Coordinator at BART Charter Public School should email a résumé, cover letter expressing interest in the position, and full contact information for three references to employment@bartcharter.org. Cover letters should be addressed to Joe Huston, BART’s Principal. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.