Indianapolis Public Schools

WELCOME TO INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS!

At IPS, we believe in the transformative power of education. We work collectively every day to prepare our students for success in the classroom and in life by providing equitable, high-quality educational experiences across our family of schools. IPS is a place to make an impact, grow your career, and ensure every student has access to a high quality education, all while earning a good living in a district on the move. While the work is challenging, it is deeply meaningful and impactful. We seek innovators and trailblazers who bring varying experiences and expertise and share our belief that every child deserves access to an exceptional education. As part of TeamIPS, you’ll create lasting connections, find a sense of belonging, and feel supported to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives.

In return, no matter your role here, we expect a commitment to excellence and accountability. You’ll be held to high standards. Resilience and passion are key—you must be adaptable, handling adversity with flexibility while putting students at the heart of everything you do. Ethical conduct, clear communication, and mutual respect are fundamental. Being a dependable, collaborative team player who builds meaningful relationships is essential.

Together, we are Proving What’s Possible by building a community where everyone belongs and each student has the opportunity to fulfill their potential.

A Career in IPS Offers…

Purpose and Impact:

• Essential Contributions: In every non-teaching and non-leadership role, your work directly supports the success of IPS students and schools. Whether you’re maintaining facilities, providing student services, or managing administrative operations, you play a key part in ensuring an equitable and high-quality educational environment.
• Belonging and Community: IPS is a place where every employee is valued. You’ll join a supportive community that promotes respect, teamwork, and a shared commitment to serving students and families.

Professional and Personal Growth:

• Training and Development Opportunities: IPS offers a variety of training programs to help staff build new skills and grow professionally. This includes access to development opportunities for administrative, technical, and operational roles, as well as pathways to becoming a certified teacher.
• Skill Enhancement: Whether you’re new to your role or seeking to deepen your expertise, IPS provides resources and support for continuous improvement.

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits:

• Fair Compensation: IPS ensures competitive wages and regularly reviews pay structures to maintain equity.
• Extensive Benefits Package: Employees enjoy comprehensive health coverage, dental and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement plans. Additional financial benefits include flexible spending accounts and eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs.

Work-Life Balance and Well-being:

• Generous Leave Policies: IPS offers vacation, personal, and sick leave, along with paid holidays. Twelve-month employees benefit from floating holidays, and unused personal leave rolls into the sick leave balance.
• Wellness Programs: IPS prioritizes staff well-being with access to wellness initiatives, including health screenings and an employee assistance program for confidential support and counseling.

What We Expect:

• Professionalism and Reliability: Every role at IPS is vital to the district’s success. We expect staff to demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and a commitment to providing excellent service to students, educators, and families.
• Collaboration and Communication: IPS values teamwork. Working collaboratively with your colleagues ensures a supportive environment for all. Clear communication and mutual respect are key to maintaining this culture.
• Flexibility and Problem-Solving: As a large, dynamic district, IPS needs staff who are adaptable and proactive in solving problems to meet the ever-changing needs of students and schools.

JOIN US!

Indianapolis Public Schools is more than a workplace; it’s a community where purpose, impact, and belonging come together to help Prove What’s Possible – in your career and in your school. If you’re ready to embrace challenges, strive for excellence, and make a meaningful impact, IPS is the place for you.

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY: 

The English as a New Language (ENL) Secondary Support Coach plays a vital role in guiding English learners and their families through the high school journey, graduation requirements, and post-secondary pathways, ensuring they understand the classes and credits needed to successfully complete high school while exploring college and career opportunities. The secondary success coach will also support students who seek alternative pathways to graduation. This position provides ongoing support through school-based meetings and home visits, fostering strong family engagement so that ENL families become integral partners in their child’s secondary education. A successful coach will support the middle-to-high school transition, ensuring students, families, and school staff fully understand high school expectations and graduation requirements while also assisting with freshman-on-track initiatives, offering early interventions and resources to set ninth-grade students up for a successful high school experience. Ultimately, this role is essential in empowering multilingual learners with the knowledge, resources, and support needed to thrive academically and prepare for future success.

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

Core Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist English learners in understanding graduation requirements, credit accumulation, and course selection to ensure successful high school completion.
• Support students in exploring alternative pathways to graduation, including credit recovery, dual enrollment, and workforce certifications.
• Collaborate with ENL teachers to integrate college and career readiness lessons into instruction.
• Conduct school-based meetings and home visits to keep families informed and involved in their child’s education.
• Serve as a liaison between schools, families, and community organizations to provide multilingual learners with resources and support.
• Organize and facilitate family workshops on academic planning, high school success, and post-secondary pathways.
• Ensure that students, families, and staff understand high school expectations, academic pathways, and support systems.
• Work closely with middle schools to provide smooth transitions for rising ninth-graders.
• Assist with high school orientation programs and transition workshops for EL students.
• Monitor freshman progress and academic performance, identifying students in need of early interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and administrators to develop and implement support plans for struggling students.
• Ensure that ninth-grade English learners receive the necessary academic and social-emotional support to build a strong foundation for high school success.
• Advocate for equitable access to academic opportunities, including advanced coursework and specialized programs for English learners.
• Other duties as assigned. 

“Day In the Life” Overview 

On a regular day, as an ENL Success Coach, you might: 

• Meet with ninth grade students in an ENL class to discuss academic performance, attendance, and opportunities for improvement. 
• Call families who have questions regarding the graduation requirements for their child and explain the pathways to graduation. 
• Prepare for upcoming parent meetings for 8th grade English learners regarding high school choice and 21st Century Scholarships. 
• Audit class schedules to ensure students are enrolled in the correct classes that keep them on track to graduate.
• Meet with students at alternative sites to check in on progress, attendance, and set goals for completing online coursework. 

WHAT YOU’ll BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS:

As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following: 

• Rapport with students, families, teachers, administrators, staff, and team members through strong relationship building.
• Working knowledge of the Indiana Graduation Pathways and graduation requirements.
• Clear written and verbal communication with a diverse staff and community. 
• Effective analysis of student assessment data to drive instructional decisions. 
• Fluency in English and Spanish.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: 

Non-Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK: 

Not Eligible

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

EEOC STATEMENT: 

Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work. 

DISCLAIMER: 

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.

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