Indianapolis Public Schools

TITLE: English as a New Language Professional Development Facilitator

WHO WE ARE:

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to succeed and the power to create their own future.

Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the Indianapolis community.

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:

The ENL Professional Development Facilitator plans, develops and presents professional learning opportunities for ENL teachers and bilingual assistants during district-wide professional development days. The facilitator will maintain communication and share appropriate resources with their community.

The ENL PD Facilitator is currently a 1-year position and we anticipate having 8 applicants in this role. This role has an estimated time commitment of 15-20 hours per month. Potential learning opportunities to facilitate may include:

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and provides a sample overview of what your month may look like.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Create a school-year long scope and sequence specific to their grade band or content area
• Plan meaningful activities for professional development sessions using the SIOP Model, WIDA Framework and other research-based best practices for English Language Learners
• Facilitate session(s) during district-wide Professional Development
• Collaborate with ENL Coordinators to prepare for session delivery
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of adult learners
• Assist in collecting and analyzing data for increasing student achievement.
• Establish and maintain communication with members of your learning community through shared digital system
• Update and share research, articles and curricular materials with colleagues through a shared digital system

Monthly Overview

On a regular basis, as an ENL Facilitator, you might:

• Plan a PD session after school
• Add curricular resources to shared digital system with colleagues
• Monitor progress and receive feedback from session participants and ENL Coordinators

WHAT YOU’LL BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS

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

• Rapport with session participants and ENL District Team
• Working knowledge of theWIDA Framework and sheltered instruction practices
• Clear written and verbal communication with a diverse staff and community
• Effective analysis of student assessment data to drive instructional decisions

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Indiana State Teacher’s License Preferred
• ENL License Preferred

COMPENSATION:

ENL Facilitators will receive $2,000 for the 2025-2026 school year in two installments of $1,000 each. Disbursements will come in December 2025 and May 2026.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:

This role requires work outside of the contracted work-day and may be completed anywhere.

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.

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.