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 starting at $56,000 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. Adaptability is key-you must be able to handle 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
We are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our vision, and are energized by investing in academic improvement. The High School Title Interventionist performs a variety of supports to students identified as at-risk in Reading and/or Math. The High School Title Interventionist primarily assists teachers with assessing and implementing research-based interventions to scaffold learners in the skills or concepts in which they are deficient. The High School Title Interventionist implements and supports the MTSS District Wide Framework. This is a full-time, 10-month position, and will report directly to the Principal.
WHAT YOULL 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
• Think strategically and analytically, a natural problem solver who can efficiently grasp and act on a big picture, quickly analyze the root causes and define new ways forward. • Ability to chart a clear course, juggle many tasks and priorities, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. • Embrace a fast-moving organization. Deadlines, changing priorities, and new projects inspire you to rise to the occasion. Your planning will be the backbone of an efficient and productive team. • Establish systems, develop project plans, and support implementation. • Manage up and across different pieces of work to ensure the team meets goals. • Deliver crisp, clean messages in writing or on the phone, communications are articulate and concise. • Display an understanding of the audience and knows how to deliver inspiring messages and tough news with ease and tactful finesse. • Partner with education leaders and other stakeholders, motivating them to make incremental change and take quantum leaps. • Help identify solutions independently and eagerly contribute and learn. • Other duties as assigned.
Day In the Life" Overview
On a regular day as the High School Title Interventionist, you might:
• Demonstrate command of researched-based interventions for Reading and/or Math. • Participate in regularly scheduled staff, district, regional, and school-level meetings as required. • Assist teachers with differentiation strategies based on student data. • Help schools with the assessment process. • Develop and model strategic intervention lesson plans. • Implement and support the district-wide MTSS Framework. • Help schools identify appropriate interventions. • Provide support to teachers in their classrooms with students. • Conduct classroom groups or one-on-one interventions within the classroom setting. • Meet with classroom teachers to collaborate on inclusive interventions. • Participate in regular professional development to improve knowledge and skills.
WHAT YOULL BRING
As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following:
• Teach and model effective research-based instructional practices, design and build lesson plans, develop assessments, and analyze student performance data to support instruction within the classroom. • Communicate clearly, orally and in writing. • Leverage interpersonal skills in order to build and maintain strong relationships. • Display strong organizational and multitasking skills. • Exhibit excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Manage a classroom effectively and possesses strong leadership skills. • Manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment. • Work cooperatively and effectively with other professional staff members. • Display a passion for education and an unwavering belief that ALL children can learn.
EDUCATION CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Specific qualifications include:
• Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university. • Valid Indiana Teaching License.
MATH
• 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.
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, REGISTRATION
• Must hold a valid Indiana State Teachers License in Elementary Education, K-6. • Must be deemed Highly Qualified in accordance with the Indiana Department of Education.
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.