<p>WELCOME TO INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS!</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Together, we are Proving What's Possible by building a community where everyone belongs and each student has the opportunity to fulfill their potential.</p> <p>A TEACHING CAREER IN IPS OFFERS…</p> <p>Purpose and Impact:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>Professional and Personal Growth:</p> <ul> <li>Grow Your Career: We offer professional development and career advancement opportunities, including dedicated mentorship programs for early career teachers. </li><li>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 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. </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>Work-Life Balance and Well-being:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>WHAT WE EXPECT...</p> <p>Commitment to Excellence:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>Resilience and Passion:</p> <ul> <li>Dedication to Students: Put students at the heart of your work. Be passionate about their success and well-being. </li><li>Adaptability: Handle adversity with resilience and flexibility. Be prepared for a dynamic work environment. </li></ul> <p>Professional Integrity:</p> <ul> <li>Ethical Conduct: Uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. Act responsibly and respectfully toward all individuals, communicate with candor and care. </li><li>Team Player: Be dependable, punctual, and collaborative, contributing positively to our supportive work environment. </li></ul> <p>JOIN US!</p> <p>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.</p> <p>SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:</p> <p>We are looking for a Registered Nurse who will positively impact student success by providing health care services aimed at helping students attain an optimum level of physical, social, and emotional health. Our Registered Nurse plays a key role in ensuring that students receive equitable access to school-based health services through authentic engagement. In order to coordinate a comprehensive student health program, the Registered Nurse works in close conjunction with other IPS staff. As a member of the Unified Student Supports Team, you will receive excellent benefits, opportunities to grow within your role and the organization, and collaborative and supportive colleagues who put students first.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university nursing program </li><li>Valid Indiana License in Nursing </li><li>School Nurse License </li><li>CPR Certification </li><li>Minimum of three years of nursing experience with pediatric or school nursing experience (preferred) </li></ul> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Help students attain an optimum level of physical, social, and emotional health. </li><li>Evaluate health status/complaints of students and take appropriate action within the legal scope of nursing practice. </li><li>Provide health counseling services to students and families with health-related problems and links to resources as needed. Corresponds with parents on the health needs of their child. </li><li>Perform and supervise skilled nursing procedures as ordered by a physician/provider. Render emergency first aid care, complete incident reports when applicable. </li><li>Recognize and act on communicable diseases present in school/community including mandatory reporting to the State Dept of Health. </li><li>Administer medication according to IPS policy and procedure. </li><li>Administer, monitor, train staff, and supervise specialized health care services and medication prescribed by a provider and performed by unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), 1:1 aides, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), medical assistants, QMAs, and provides resources as needed. </li><li>Provide school staff with health education in-services as needed. </li><li>Participate with team members for student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and 504 plans, providing expertise and completing health assessments as indicated for initial, annual, and re-evaluations. </li><li>Provide health assessments for students upon request of teachers, parents or staff. </li><li>Informs appropriate school personnel of a student with health issues, that may need accommodations during the school hours. Interpret the defined health problem, application of school Health law's, current trends, and general health information to the school staff and parents. </li><li>Develop Individualized Health Plans for students with chronic illnesses or special health care needs. </li><li>Act as a liaison between parents, provider, and staff to verify medical needs, obtain physician authorization, and notify appropriate district personnel. Serve as a health education resource for students, staff, and families. </li><li>Monitor and maintain up-to-date and accurate health records, including immunization records and medical alerts, in SchoolCare, electronic health record system, and/or PowerSchool when applicable as required by law, board policy, and administrative guidelines. </li><li>Assist with scheduling and coordinating state-mandated health screenings, including collecting and reporting records for the annual Indiana School Health Report. </li><li>Monitor compliance with immunization requirements according to legal mandates and District policy and procedures. Oversees follow-up with non-compliant cases. </li><li>Participate on school wellness team following the district wellness policy. </li><li>Assist in identification of safety and health hazards on school sites. </li><li>Maintain clinic space and stock of clinic health supplies. Monitor and maintain health services equipment. </li><li>Other duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>"Day In the Life" Overview</p> <p>On a regular day, as the Registered Nurse, you might:</p> <ul> <li>Provide acute and chronic care health services for students. </li><li>Provide expertise for IEP and 504 meetings. </li><li>Provide health education for students and parents. </li><li>Support medical needs of medically fragile students. </li><li>Advocate for resources and services for students and families. </li><li>Work collaboratively with other staff </li></ul> <p>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>DISCLAIMER:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>For more information about benefits please see the attached link: https://myips.org/employment/employee-benefits/</p>