Indianapolis Public Schools

TITLE: English as a New Language (ENL) Coordinator

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 English as a New Language Coordinator will support the academic vision of the ENL program

through curriculum development, ENL focused professional development, coaching support and

college and career readiness efforts. This position requires a thoughtful educator with adult

leadership experience, a deep passion for academic subject matter, a proven ability to manage

multiple concurrent projects, and a talent for inspiring outstanding achievement. This position

requires a strong, proven track record in improving educational results for students, the highest

standards for student achievement goals, outstanding adult coaching and development skills, and

an ability to translate teacher and school needs into district support systems. The coordinator will

work to implement IPS’s Strategic Priorities with collaboration from Unified Student Services,

Post Secondary Readiness, and Teaching and Learning teams.

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 day-to-day may look like.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Build strong collaborative relationships with Teaching and Learning Members, Executive

Director of Schools (EDS), building coaches, building and district administrators, ENL

teachers and assistants

• Ensure instruction aligns with curricula demands, state standards, and diverse student

needs by both creating exemplar ENL secondary units of study and developing ENL

teachers to create and modify curriculum documents

• Develop staff members’ knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors through a variety of

professional development on improving outcomes for English learners

• Conduct high-quality one on ones with ENL specialists to improve effectiveness and

student achievement

• Develop ENL Specialists and manage their evaluations utilizing Standards for

Success

• Collaborate with and manage ENL College and Career Readiness Coordinators on

ensuring secondary students are on track for graduation and are prepared for

post-secondary success

• Other duties as assigned

“Day In the Life” Overview

On a regular day, as the ENL Coordinator, you might:

• Meet with ENL coaches to discuss instructional trends observed in schools to aid in the

design of professional development sessions.

• Meet with school leaders about the implementation of ILPs and how to increase classroom

teacher skill levels in implementing accommodations.

• Discuss ways to ensure students have access to grade level content with other Academics

department team members.

• Analyze grading data with College and Career Readiness Coordinators to determine

supports students need to get on track or stay on track for graduation.

• Participate in school walkthroughs to look for evidence and effectiveness of English

learner support.

WHAT YOU’ll BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS

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

• Working knowledge of Indiana Academic Standards
• Highly developed communication skills (written/verbal) and interpersonal savvy with an

ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other professional staff members

• Results/action-orientation; project management skills
• Ability to define problems, analyze data and develop action plans as part of a continuous

improvement cycle

• Experience in curriculum development and implementation and in planning and facilitating

professional development sessions

• Excellent technology skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Google Docs, etc)
• Organizational agility; developed negotiation skills
• Able to successfully navigate within varying degrees of ambiguity in a fast-paced

environment with strong organizational and management skills

• Strong strategic analysis skills
• Knowledge of research-based school improvement models
• Knowledge and experience in implementing instructional best practices; differentiation,

co-teaching, coaching strategies and models

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferred but not required.
• Valid Indiana Teacher's license and Building Administrator License preferred.
• Must be deemed Highly Qualified in accordance with the Indiana Department of Education

or their last state of employment

• Minimum of 3-5 years of successful classroom teaching experience and working with other

teachers

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:

Eligible per supervisor’s discretion.

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. The individual in

this role will be expected to move around schools, communicate regularly with Teaching and

Learning Members, Executive Director of Schools (EDS), building coaches, building and district

administrators, ENL teachers and assistants, and may occasionally be expected to transport

materials up to approximately 30 pounds without assistance

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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