Career Connected Learning Coordinator

Description

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.

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits:

• Fair Compensation: IPS ensures competitive wages and regularly reviews pay structures to maintain equity.
• Extensive Benefits Package: Employees enjoy comprehensive health coverage, dental and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement plans. Additional financial benefits include flexible spending accounts and eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs.

Work-Life Balance and Well-being:

• Generous Leave Policies: IPS offers vacation, personal, and sick leave, along with paid holidays. Twelve-month employees benefit from floating holidays, and unused personal leave rolls into the sick leave balance.
• Wellness Programs: IPS prioritizes staff well-being with access to wellness initiatives, including health screenings and an employee assistance program for confidential support and counseling.

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 Career-Connected Learning Coordinator plays a central role in advancing IPS's vision for career-connected learning and work-based learning across all high schools, CTE and academic pathways. This position oversees and supports and supervises the Career Coaches in the high school Future Centers, ensures consistency of practice, and drives data accuracy across all reporting systems. The coordinator collaborates closely with building-level staff, district leadership, employer partners, and state agencies to implement high-quality WBL aligned to state guidance, new diploma requirements, and IPS' strategic priorities.

This role requires a strategic, systems-oriented leader who can build structure, create alignment, and support school teams to scale WBL opportunities for all students.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

DAY IN THE LIFE

As a Career-Connected Learning Coordinator, you might:

• Review activity reports from Career Coaches, ensuring student meetings, WBL hours, and training plan updates are accurately recorded.

• Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Postsecondary Partnerships to strategize employer engagement and statewide changes, develop MOUs specific to WBL, and ensure legal assurances and compliance is addressed.

• Meet with other district Future Center coordinators to cross collaborate on student utilization and supports.

• Analyze and report district-level data in INTERS and the student information system, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.

• Compile aggregated data reports and share learnings, trends, and challenges with district leadership

• Participate in cross-department meetings to develop districtwide strategies for scaling WBL, support credentialing data needs, and provide leadership with clear updates.

• Oversee and create differentiated systems for WBL and diploma seal tracking through the Xello/CCR platforms, PowerSchool, and/or other College and Career readiness platforms

KEY RESPONSBILITIES

Leadership & Oversight of Work-Based Learning Systems

• Provide leadership, support, and guidance to Career Coaches across high school Future Centers.

• Ensure Career Coaches implement consistent practices, maintain accurate records, and meet expectations for student engagement.

• Review and approve daily/weekly activity reports, training plans, and student meeting documentation.

Strategic Planning & System Development

• Develop, refine, and operationalize districtwide strategies to scale work-based learning in alignment with new Indiana diploma requirements.

• Create clear processes, resources, and systems for school teams to implement WBL within CTE programs of study and provide training on these processes/systems.

• Partner with district leadership to articulate a coherent vision and multi-year plan for career-connected learning.

Support for CTE Teachers & Program Integration

• Collaborate with CTE teachers through professional development opportunities to incorporate work-based learning into their curriculum and program of study, ensuring alignment with state expectations.

• Support teachers in navigating WBL options, designing experiences, and understanding requirements tied to diploma seals.

• Serve as a resource to help teachers implement training plans, mentorship structures, and high-quality industry engagement activities.

• Assist Career Academy Coordinators and CTE teachers with coordination and completion of bi-annual CTE Advisory boards

Data, Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of WBL data in state and district systems, including INTERS and the school SIS.

• Audit data entries, resolve discrepancies, and monitor key metrics such as WBL hours, training plan status, and student outcomes.

• Maintain compliance with state WBL reporting expectations and engage in ongoing updates with state agencies.

Partnership & Collaboration

• Work closely with the Senior Manager of Postsecondary Partnerships to align employer engagement, dual credit opportunities, and career pathways with WBL efforts.

• Collaborate with district departments including Postsecondary Readiness, School Counseling, Data/Reporting, and CTE staff.

• Represent IPS in local, regional, and statewide WBL conversations and provide feedback to state agencies and local intermediaries on guidance, reporting tools, and required changes.

• Knowledge of work-based learning models, CTE programs of study, and industry partnerships.

• Experience in K-12 or postsecondary education, youth workforce development, career coaching, or systems-building roles.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and strategic planning skills.

• Ability to analyze and interpret data, manage reporting systems, and ensure compliance.

• Proficiency with career development platforms, INTERS, student information systems, and technology tools - i.e. google docs, google sheets, forms, etc.

• Outstanding communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.

• A strategic, nimble, solutions-driven mindset and a commitment to equitable access to career-connected learning.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree with at least 3-5 years of supervisory experience in communications, public relations, marketing, external affairs, grant management, and/or policy experience. K-12 public education experience is preferred but not required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This is a 12-month position requiring travel between schools and occasional evening or weekend commitments for district events.

• The role is school- and district-facing and may require presence in Future Centers, employer sites, and community partner locations.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:

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.

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