Middle School Years (MYP) Program Design Teacher 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

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.

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.
• Community: Working in a school means its your home away from home, and you have a school family who supports you and leads with empathy and vision.
• Professional and Personal Growth: 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 $55,600 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, including 70 hours of sick leave in the first year, 56 hours annually after, and three personal days, two floating holidays, and school breaks.
• Incentivized Discounts: 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.
• Lifelong Learning: Embrace lifelong learning and adapt to new teaching methods and challenges.
• Educational Equity: IPS is deeply committed to breaking down systemic inequities, 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, being passionate about their success and well-being.
• Adaptability: Handle adversity with resilience and flexibility, being prepared for a dynamic work environment.
• Professional Integrity: Uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, acting responsibly and respectfully toward all individuals, communicating with candor and care.

### Team Player

• Dependability: Be dependable, punctual, and collaborative, contributing positively to our supportive work environment.
• Safety and Security: Observe safety and security procedures.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, effectively presenting information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations.

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

• MYP Students Engage in MYP Design: All MYP students engage in MYP Design as one of the eight required subject area courses that must be taken each year.
• Community Working: Working in a school means its your home away from home, and you have a school family who supports you and leads with empathy and vision.
• Professional and Personal Growth: 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 $55,600 depending on experience, plus a generous benefits package.
• 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, flexible wellness, and incentivized discounts are just a few of the benefits we offer.

What Youll Do

### Core Duties and Responsibilities

• MYP Design Teacher: The MYP Design teacher may also teach one unit of Project Lead the Way (PLTW) throughout the year.
• Classroom Instruction: The teacher will be responsible for classroom instruction in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) Design and a PLTW module-specific module.
• Planning and Execution: The teacher will plan and execute the MYP Design course and plan, carry out, evaluate, and supervise instructional activities for all classes.

### Day in the Life Overview

• Maintain a model classroom environment supportive of student inquiry and aligned with the Middle Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO).
• Establish an educational environment with an international focus that provides opportunities for students to develop leadership skills and positive self-images.
• Work with other teachers in the CFI Magnet Program to plan themes and projects for interdisciplinary instruction aligned with IB.
• Actively encourage parent involvement in the educational process.
• Actively seek and use community resources to enhance the instructional program.
• Willingly participate in innovative instructional and assessment activities, including the design and preparation of proposals and reports.
• Participate in IB training, including traveling to regional sites.
• Participate in all staff and curriculum development workshops and professional reading groups, sometimes held during the summer or outside of the regular instructional day.

Skills and Mindset

• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and deals with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance and Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction, and takes responsibility for own actions.
• Diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, promotes a harassment-free environment, and supports an international focus within the curriculum.
• Ethics: Works with integrity and ethically.
• Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity, meets challenges with resourcefulness.
• Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming, maintains confidentiality, listens to others without interrupting, and keeps emotions under control.
• Judgment: Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures, completes administrative tasks correctly and on time, and supports organizational goals and values.
• Planning and Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and evaluates students using alternative forms of assessment.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner, treats others with respect and consideration, regardless of their status or position.
• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities, gives and welcomes feedback, and contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Technical Skills: Pursues training and development opportunities.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively, effectively communicating with a variety of audiences.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Student Data software, eSchool, and electronic communication systems, Outlook.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, effectively presenting 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.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions, dealing with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Education, Certification, and Licensure Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each major responsibility effectively.
• Candidates must be willing to complete and attend MYP Design training within two years of hiring date.
• If Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is to be included in the course, the candidate will complete Gateway