Instructional Coach 26/27 SY

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, youll 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. Youll 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 Whats Possible by building a community where everyone belongs and each student has the opportunity to fulfill their potential.

A TEACHING CAREER IN IPS OFFERS

Purpose and Impact

Students First

Teaching for IPS is a rewarding opportunity to support bright, curious students as they shape their futures. We hold ourselves to the highest expectations of excellence, focusing on students holistic needs during their educational journey with us.

Community

Working in a school means it is your home away from home, and you have a school family who supports you and leads with empathy and vision.

Professional and Personal Growth

Grow Your Career

We offer professional development and career advancement opportunities, including dedicated mentorship programs for early-career teachers.

Generous Compensation

Were proud to offer the highest teacher starting pay in Indianapolis and one of the most competitive in the state, with teachers earning $34,560 - $94,000 depending on experience, plus a generous benefits package. Our teacher salaries are continually on the rise as IPS regularly advocates for stronger teacher compensation.

Access to Financial Benefits

Working in IPS makes it possible to benefit from federal programs such as Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or Teacher Loan Forgiveness (TLF), helping reduce the financial burden of student loans.

Work-Life Balance and Well-being

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Access top-tier health plans covering medical, dental, and vision needs, plus IPS offers a private clinic for staff and their families through our partners at Ascension St. Vincent.

Flexible Wellness

Take the time you need to care for yourself and your family with our generous leave policies. Teachers receive 70 hours of sick leave in their first year, 56 hours annually after, for illness, family, or mental health, plus three personal days, two floating holidays, and school breaks. Unlimited accumulated sick leave adds flexibility, supporting teachers health and work-life balance.

Incentivized Discounts through IPS Wellness Program

Opportunities to earn hundreds of dollars off your medical premium by participating in proactive and simple health screenings, plus discounted group fitness classes, health and fitness assessments, personal training, and more.

WHAT WE EXPECT

Commitment to Excellence

High Standards

Strive for the very best in all you do, maintaining high standards for yourself, your students, and your colleagues. Embrace lifelong learning and adapt to new teaching methods and challenges.

Educational Equity

IPS is deeply committed to breaking down systemic inequities. We do this by walking the walk on new policies and practices, building diverse and inclusive classrooms and staff teams, and ensuring our environments are grounded in our values of respect, inclusivity, and educational equity.

Resilience and Passion

Dedication to Students

Put students at the heart of your work. Be passionate about their success and well-being. Be adaptable, handling adversity with resilience and flexibility. Be prepared for a dynamic work environment.

Professional Integrity

Ethical Conduct

Uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. Act responsibly and respectfully toward all individuals, communicate with candor and care.

Team Player

Be dependable, punctual, and collaborative, contributing positively to our supportive work environment.

JOIN US

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

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Instructional Coaches will provide strategic instructional support to building-level coaches and teachers within a specific content area via professional development walkthroughs, model lessons, and lesson development training. Instructional Coaches will support and train building-level coaches and teachers in the districts instructional focus of Mastery Learning. Instructional Coaches will also provide additional curriculum resources to ensure schools gain success on all formative and summative assessments in efforts to impact overall student achievement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates command of and expertise in their content area
• Ensures instruction aligns with curricula demands and student needs
• Designs and facilitates monthly content-specific training for teachers and building-level coaches
• Creates day-by-day pacing guides to support authentic lesson development
• Assists in monitoring adherence to pacing guides
• Aids in the differentiation of instruction
• Facilitates usage of all parts of the Mastery Learning Instructional Framework
• Aids in the development of teachers knowledge of content and best practices in delivery
• Supports building-level coaches and teachers in developing plans for instruction
• Guides building-level coaches in modeling, co-teaching lessons
• Provides debriefing opportunities for teachers and building-level coaches
• Attends professional learning community meetings to scaffold instructional planning based on formative and summative assessment results
• Analyzes teachers effectiveness in accordance with students performance
• Recommends instructional strategies for improvement
• Assists principal and school leadership team in utilizing student performance data to develop school-wide literacy and math goals and implementation plans
• Performs additional school support duties as necessary

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• 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
• Strong organizational and management skills
• Strong leadership abilities, particularly within a change process
• Knowledge of Mastery Learning Instructional Framework
• Experience in planning and facilitating professional development sessions either as a teacher or presenter
• Working knowledge of the Indiana Academic Standards and Indiana Common Core Standards
• Demonstrates high proficiency with writing and technology
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other professional staff members

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Indiana Teachers license or Valid Teachers license from another State

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands 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 enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to find, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.