Law School GSA Advisor
About the Employer
GSAs (Gender, Sexuality Alliance) Advisor - Lawrence School
Job Summary
Each school in the public schools of Brookline, except Beep, offers the opportunity for students to join GSAs (Gender, Sexuality Alliance or Gay-Straight Alliance, depending on the school) beginning in 5th or 6th grade. GSAs are intended to serve as safe spaces for youth who identify as LGBTQ+ or as an ally.
Typical Functions of a GSA Advisor
Three typical functions of a GSA include:
* Providing support
* Building community
* Taking action to create change within the school
Examples of topics that may be discussed include:
* Gender roles and stereotypes
* Issues the LGBTQ students face within the school
* Projects aimed at creating a safe, welcoming, and accepting school environment for all students.
Curriculum
The curriculum is drawn from teaching tolerance (tolerance.org), PFLAG (pflag.org), and GLSEN (glsen.org). We strive to create a safe space for community building and learning.
Adult Facilitator Responsibilities
Grades 5-8
Facilitate GSA meetings 1x weekly. Serve as a liaison to guidance counselors for LGBTQ students who are struggling emotionally and/or academically. Collaboratively work with colleagues and school leadership to organize professional development opportunities for faculty on LGBTQ issues & how to support students better.
Plan and organize student visits to BHS’s ‘LGBTQ Day of Dialogue’. Organize a group to march in the Pride Parade or other school-based Pride Month celebrations.
Work collaboratively with school leadership to intervene in LGBTQ harassment issues that may arise at the school.
Use out-of-school time to stay abreast of the latest research, language, social events, related current events, and historical events that define and impact the LGBTQ+ community.
Use out-of-school time to thoughtfully plan GSA student meetings, activities, and draft communications for the school community - educators and families.
Stipend
Unit A; $1,821