CTE Fellowship Coordinator

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 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: We’re proud to offer the highest teacher starting pay in Indianapolis and one of the most competitive in the state, with teachers earning $53,460 - $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 Leave: 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: 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; 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 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The CTE Fellowship Coordinator will lead the implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of the IU Health Fellowship program at Crispus Attucks High School. This role serves as the primary point of contact between IPS and IU Health, ensuring a high-quality student experience that integrates career exploration, skill development, and real-world work-based learning aligned to the Health Sciences pathway. This position will also support the expansion of fellowship programs across all district-managed high schools.

Working in close collaboration with the Career Academy Coordinator, school leadership, and district Postsecondary Readiness (PSR) team, the Coordinator will provide direct support to student fellows, monitor progress toward program requirements, and ensure alignment with pathway coursework, dual credit opportunities, and work-based learning expectations.

*This is a 12-month grant funded position reporting to the CTE Pathway Director*.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Fellowship Program Management & Student Support

• Serve as the IPS point of contact for the IU Health Fellowship program at Crispus Attucks High School
• Meet with other district-managed school leaders to explore the expansion of additional fellowship opportunities as part of their program offerings
• Provide ongoing coaching, advising, and support to students accepted into the fellowship
• Monitor student progress toward program completion, including academic, technical, and employability skill development
• Ensure fellows remain on track with individualized goals, training plans, and program expectations
• Support students in developing job-readiness skills and navigating workplace expectations

Program Coordination & Experience Design

• Design and manage the annual fellowship calendar, including key milestones, deadlines, and student experiences
• Coordinate off-site field trips, clinical or workplace experiences, and afterschool programming
• Facilitate student onboarding, orientation sessions, and ongoing training opportunities
• Coordinate logistics including transportation, scheduling, and communication with families and stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records of student participation, credentials, dual credit, and required documentation

Partnership Management & Collaboration

• Build and maintain a strong partnership with IU Health and other relevant partners
• Coordinate regular communication and feedback cycles with employer partners
• Facilitate site visits, supervisor check-ins, and performance feedback sessions
• Represent IPS on Health Sciences Advisory Boards and partnership meetings
• Collaborate with district and community partners to expand opportunities for fellows

School & District Alignment

• Meet at least weekly with the Career Academy Coordinator to ensure alignment with Health Sciences pathway requirements
• Collaborate with counselors, Future Centers, and student support teams to provide wraparound supports
• Ensure fellowship experiences align with CTE standards, work-based learning expectations, and diploma seal requirements
• Support recruitment, application, and selection processes for new fellowship cohorts

Data Tracking, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain systems for tracking student participation, progress, and outcomes
• Monitor data related to attendance, performance, credential attainment, and completion
• Provide bi-weekly updates to school leadership on:
• Student progress
• Upcoming events and key milestones
• Program implementation status
• Generate reports for internal and external stakeholders to inform program improvement

Sustainability & Program Growth

• Support program recruitment, marketing, and student outreach efforts
• Assist with identifying resources, materials, and supports needed for program implementation
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts aligned to district CTE and work-based learning goals

"DAY IN THE LIFE” OVERVIEW:

On a typical day, the CTE Fellowship Coordinator may:

• Meet with student fellows to review goals, progress, and upcoming experiences
• Coordinate with IU Health partners on student placements or upcoming activities
• Plan logistics for an upcoming field experience or afterschool session
• Review student data and prepare updates for school leadership
• Collaborate with the Career Academy Coordinator to align coursework and fellowship expectations

WHAT YOU’LL BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS

• Strong relationship-building skills with students, families, staff, and industry partners
• Ability to support and motivate students from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong data tracking, analysis, and reporting skills
• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to equity, access, and student success in career pathways

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree required (Education, Public Health, Human Services, or related field preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in program coordination, education, workforce development, or related field
• Experience working with external partners or managing partnerships strongly preferred
• Experience supporting high school students or youth programming preferred
• Familiarity with work-based learning, CTE pathways, or healthcare careers is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management systems (i.e. PowerSchool, Xello, INTERS)

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:

Eligible per supervisor’s discretion

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.

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 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.

DISCLAIMER:

The above job description is designed to denote the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.