About this role
PLEASE POST PLEASE POST HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS HAVERHILL, MASSACHUSETTS 01830 ANTICIPATED OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS A DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT AND IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION Open exclusively to internal educators and professional staff members employed by Haverhill Public Schools. Title of Position: Teacher Affinity Group Leader - Stipend Position Work Year: 2026–2027 School Year - summer planning required Effective Date of Employment: August 1, 2026 Salary Range: Contractually hourly Teacher's union rate- Up to 50 hours Organizational Relationship or Line of Authority: Directly responsible to the Superintendent of Schools, and/or their designee. Summary: Haverhill Public Schools is seeking dedicated and culturally responsive educators to serve as Teacher Affinity Group Leaders. Teacher Affinity Groups are intended to provide supportive professional spaces where educators with diverse experiences, backgrounds, or ethnicities can build community, engage in reflective dialogue, support retention and belonging, and contribute to an inclusive school culture. Teacher Affinity Group Leaders will organize and facilitate meetings, promote professional collaboration, and support staff engagement aligned with the district's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Summary of Duties:
• Work with district leadership to develop a vision and plan to roll out a district-wide affinity group that will support, empower, and engage staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Engage with HR to recruit and retain educators who reflect our student demographics.
• Plan and facilitate regular teacher affinity group meetings (at least 1 afternoon per month during the school year)
• Foster a fun, meaningful, welcoming, respectful, and supportive environment for staff participation.
• Promote professional collaboration, peer support, and community-building among educators.
• Support staff voice and leadership opportunities within the school community.
• Facilitate collaboration with school and district leadership on initiatives related to equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Participate in and implement relevant professional development and district training.
• Communicate meeting schedules, goals, and activities to participants and administration as appropriate.
• Maintain attendance records and submit required documentation.
• Attend and facilitate meetings scheduled before or after school, as well as during designated professional collaboration times.
• Maintain consistent communication and participation throughout the school year, including managing meeting agendas and collaborating directly with the Superintendent's office and the Assistant Superintendent of Schools.
Qualifications:
• Present educator or professional staff member employed by Haverhill Public Schools, who identifies as having diverse experiences, backgrounds, or ethnicities
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and foster trust among colleagues.
• Experience facilitating groups, mentoring colleagues, or leading professional learning communities is preferred.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace culture.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may deem appropriate and acceptable.
Closing Date for Receipt of Application: Until Filled Applicant Tracking Posting #: School Spring Posting #: Address all Applications and Letter of Intent to: Haverhill Public Schools Human Resource Department 4 Summer Street - Room 104 Haverhill, MA 01830 An Equal Opportunity Employer The Haverhill Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is in compliance with Federal regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability.