Non-Public Family and Community Liaison 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, you’ll 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. You’ll 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 What’s Possible by building a community where everyone belongs and each student has the opportunity to fulfill their potential. A Career in IPS Offers… Purpose and Impact: Essential Contributions: In every non‑teaching and non‑leadership role, your work directly supports the success of IPS students and schools. Whether you’re maintaining facilities, providing student services, or managing administrative operations, you play a key part in ensuring an equitable and high‑quality educational environment. Belonging and Community: IPS is a place where every employee is valued. You’ll join a supportive community that promotes respect, teamwork, and a shared commitment to serving students and families. Professional and Personal Growth: Training and Development Opportunities: IPS offers a variety of training programs to help staff build new skills and grow professionally. This includes access to development opportunities for administrative, technical, and operational roles, as well as pathways to becoming a certified teacher. Skill Enhancement: Whether you’re new to your role or seeking to deepen your expertise, IPS provides resources and support for continuous improvement. What We Expect: Professionalism and Reliability: Every role at IPS is vital to the district’s success. We expect staff to demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and a commitment to providing excellent service to students, educators, and families. Collaboration and Communication: IPS values teamwork. Working collaboratively with your colleagues ensures a supportive environment for all. Clear communication and mutual respect are key to maintaining this culture. Flexibility and Problem‑Solving: As a large, dynamic district, IPS needs staff who are adaptable and proactive in solving problems to meet the ever‑changing needs of students and schools.

JOIN US!

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

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:

The Parent Involvement Educator will work closely with the Non‑Public Title I Teacher to create a learning environment that supports and increases parental involvement and engagement of eligible Title I families in the non‑public schools. This entails working in concert with the building principal and the Non‑Public Title I Teacher to create and maintain a positive school climate among parents, students and school staff. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Creates and maintains working relationships between Title I eligible parents and school staff to include workshops and home visits with parents. Assist in the plans to improve involvement of Title I eligible parents. Maintains records of parent meetings. Prepares reports concerning parent engagement activities at the school level for the Title I office. Assist in the collection and compilation of parent engagement activities. Travel throughout the neighborhood, and visit homes. Work with the Title I teachers and eligible non‑public teaching staff to ensure an understanding of communicating and working with parents to build ties with the school. Serve as a liaison to the community and attend external meetings as needed. Refer parents and family members to human service agencies and other resource providers. Develop relationships with agencies and organizations whose resources can help increase academic success and improve the conditions for learning. Coordinate parent workshops and meetings with a focus on Math and the five components of Reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension). Creates and disseminates information to parents as it relates to Title I. EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in education, government, social service or a related field and/or equivalent work experience in education, government, social service or related field. Bi‑lingual individuals; preferred. WHAT YOU’ll BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS: Culturally competent and able to work with diverse community members, parents and family members. Ability to manage and coordinate multiple programs, services, and resources from multiple organizations and partners. Willing to actively engage with neighbors, community organizations, and other groups that are not currently working with the school. Desire to learn about effective teaching and learning and how community resources can help impact the learning and student success. Proficient in computer resources and standard office equipment. Must be trustworthy, dependable, and able to keep client and corporate matters confidential. Language Ability: Must demonstrate a high level of oral and written communication skills in order to communicate with directors, principals and peers. Able to communicate with diverse groups and various management styles. Math Ability: Average Reasoning Ability: Able to work independently under supervision of the Title I Non‑Public School Teacher and Federal and Special Programs. Must be able to recognize and utilize interdepartmental relationships and procedures. Able to problem solve and troubleshoot at a high level. Certificates and Licenses: No certification needed Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. 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 use hands to finger, feel or handle; reach with hands or arms; talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, and lift and /or move up to 10 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to 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.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:

Non-Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:

Not eligible

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr ReNEW Schools