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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist Request for Proposal
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Friends Community School
K-8th Grade Quaker School in College Park, MD
www.friendscommunityschool.org
INTRODUCTION
Friends Community School invites applications from experienced educational leaders, consultants, and/or practitioners to serve in the role of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Specialist for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Grounded in Quaker values and committed to nurturing a learning community where all students, families, faculty, and staff experience belonging and care, Friends Community School seeks a thoughtful and collaborative professional who can help deepen, plan, and sustain the school’s ongoing work in diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging.
Our Mission and Diversity Statement can be found here.
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist will work closely with school leadership, faculty, staff, students, and families to support a sense of belonging through institutional growth, strengthening inclusive practices, and helping to cultivate a community that is affirming and empowering of historically marginalized identities and to live into our commitments of:
SCOPE OF WORK
The selected consultant, educator, or practitioner will partner with the school in several interconnected areas of community and institutional life, including:
Strategic Leadership & Institutional Partnership
Faculty & Staff Development
Curriculum Consultation & Instructional Support
Family & Community Engagement
Community Programming
STRUCTURE & SCHEDULE
This is an 11-month project, which begins August 1, 2026 and runs through June 30, 2027, and is structured as approximately 24 hours per week of engagement during the 2026-2027 school year.
APPLICATION/PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
Interested candidates or organizations are invited to submit:
Priority deadline for proposal submissions is May 29. Proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
To submit: Please send the materials listed above to Rachel Kane, FCS’s Head of School, at rachelk@friendscommunityschool.org.
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Friends Community School
K-8th Grade Quaker School in College Park, MD
www.friendscommunityschool.org
INTRODUCTION
Friends Community School invites applications from experienced educational leaders, consultants, and/or practitioners to serve in the role of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Specialist for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Grounded in Quaker values and committed to nurturing a learning community where all students, families, faculty, and staff experience belonging and care, Friends Community School seeks a thoughtful and collaborative professional who can help deepen, plan, and sustain the school’s ongoing work in diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging.
Our Mission and Diversity Statement can be found here.
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist will work closely with school leadership, faculty, staff, students, and families to support a sense of belonging through institutional growth, strengthening inclusive practices, and helping to cultivate a community that is affirming and empowering of historically marginalized identities and to live into our commitments of:
- Empowering students, faculty, staff, and our whole community to advocate for themselves and each other
- Centering historically marginalized people
- Teaching loving and responsible ways of being in community across differences
- Integrating a pedagogy of social justice throughout all aspects of school life
- Dismantling systems of exclusion, inequity, and oppression Inspiring students to express pride, confidence, and healthy self-esteem without denying the value and dignity of other people
- Learning from our mistakes
SCOPE OF WORK
The selected consultant, educator, or practitioner will partner with the school in several interconnected areas of community and institutional life, including:
Strategic Leadership & Institutional Partnership
- Collaborate with school leadership to support strategic initiatives and institutional reflection through an equity-informed lens
- Serve as a thought partner around community climate, inclusive practices, and long-term visioning
- Help identify opportunities for growth and alignment across the school community
Faculty & Staff Development
- Design and facilitate ongoing professional development for faculty and staff, including approximately one 90-minute session per month during faculty meeting time
- Support faculty capacity-building around culturally responsive practices, identity-conscious teaching, belonging, and equitable classroom environments
- Offer practical tools, reflection opportunities, and sustainable approaches for educators
Curriculum Consultation & Instructional Support
- Partner with Division Heads, curriculum coordinators, and teachers to strengthen curricular practices and classroom experiences
Provide consultation and coaching related to inclusive curriculum
development, representation, classroom culture, and student engagement
Be available for individual support and partnership with teachers as needs arise throughout the year
Family & Community Engagement
- Facilitate at least one parent/caregiver education event per quarter focused on supporting children from historically underrepresented communities
- Serve as a resource to parent affinity groups and support community-building efforts that strengthen belonging and connection across the school community
Community Programming
- Deliver lessons, activities, discussions, and experiences related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for students in grades K-8, in partnership with teachers
- Support the planning and facilitation of heritage celebrations, cultural programming, assemblies, and other community experiences that reflect the diversity of the school community and broader world
- Help ensure programming is meaningful, developmentally appropriate, and connected to the mission and values of the school
STRUCTURE & SCHEDULE
This is an 11-month project, which begins August 1, 2026 and runs through June 30, 2027, and is structured as approximately 24 hours per week of engagement during the 2026-2027 school year.
This engagement requires an ability and willingness to to be on-site at the School in order to provide direct support to leadership, faculty, and staff. The anticipated weekly schedule includes:
Half day on-site on Mondays (8:00-12:00)
Full day on-site on Wednesdays (8:00-4:00)
Additional flexible hours arranged in collaboration with school leadership to support programming, planning, meetings, and community engagement - these hours generally will be planned in half-day/four-hour increments
Compensation for this role is budgeted at approximately $50,000 - $60,000 for the academic year, commensurate with experience and scope of services.
This position is supervised directly by the Head of School.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
Significant experience leading or supporting DEIJB work in independent schools or relevant educational organizations
Strong facilitation and professional development skills
Experience working with faculty, leadership teams, families, and students across multiple constituencies
Knowledge of culturally responsive pedagogy and inclusive curriculum practices
Ability to build trust, navigate complexity, maintain confidentiality, and work collaboratively within a mission-driven school environment
Student-centered approach
Excellent communication, organizational, and relational skills
A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree in a related field is preferred
Experience in independent schools and/or Quaker educational environments is highly valued but not required.Half day on-site on Mondays (8:00-12:00)
Full day on-site on Wednesdays (8:00-4:00)
Additional flexible hours arranged in collaboration with school leadership to support programming, planning, meetings, and community engagement - these hours generally will be planned in half-day/four-hour increments
Compensation for this role is budgeted at approximately $50,000 - $60,000 for the academic year, commensurate with experience and scope of services.
This position is supervised directly by the Head of School.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
Significant experience leading or supporting DEIJB work in independent schools or relevant educational organizations
Strong facilitation and professional development skills
Experience working with faculty, leadership teams, families, and students across multiple constituencies
Knowledge of culturally responsive pedagogy and inclusive curriculum practices
Ability to build trust, navigate complexity, maintain confidentiality, and work collaboratively within a mission-driven school environment
Student-centered approach
Excellent communication, organizational, and relational skills
A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree in a related field is preferred
APPLICATION/PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
Interested candidates or organizations are invited to submit:
- A letter of interest
- Resume or organizational profile
- Brief description of approach/philosophy related to equity and belonging work in schools
- Relevant experience and references
Priority deadline for proposal submissions is May 29. Proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
To submit: Please send the materials listed above to Rachel Kane, FCS’s Head of School, at rachelk@friendscommunityschool.org.
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