Indianapolis Public Schools Employer Reviews

I make sure all the staff is present if not I have to find a sub for their class. I give all the students who are late tardy passes. I order all the supplies for the staff. I assist the Principal in whatever is needed. I give out the medication to students. Enroll new students to the school. Request records.

I would teach a curriculum of outdoor education that would contain elements of biology, chemistry, math, reading and English. I learned how to teach in a classroom setting before obtaining my degree. Including, presenting the material in a concise manner as well as proper discipline and control. Myself and two other teachers were ably led by the camp – more... director. The hardest part of the job was the first week where there was so much for me to learn, but I quickly caught on. The most enjoyable part of the job was teaching children who rarely left Indianapolis about nature in a secure camp environment. – less

Funding is a challenge as the district is going through many changes. Some really cool equipment here - some lower end stuff that just can't seem to go away. Good environment for learning.

love working with students with disabilites and regular ed students, a typical day is working one on one with students to get them grade level ready.

phew got to learn children,teenagers the different attitude's.,an their likes,an dislike's of food they may,an may not like,meet someone new everyday as a cafetria lady

I am completely convincced that to work with High School aproximately 10 years, gave me a lot of satisfaction.helping students to graduate and encouraging them to apply for college and universities, the hardest part of the jopb was to get new students into the culture and american system of teaching.

I pride myself in the service industry. My typical day begins with servicing our school, teachers and staff before I begin any projects or meetings. Beside my education and years of experience I have learned to be costumer centered, My positon requires me to work with hundreds of staff, the hardest part is remembering everyone so I have certain tricks – more... to help me remember. I enjoy working working with the teachers and students in our district. – less

A typical day would be starting with my office duties, which included checking emails and cooresponding appropiatly to them. I would contact sporting officials to schudule upcoming events for all school athletic activities. I would also send faxes, filing, schedule volunteers for scheduled home events. I also planned and organized team meals for the – more... players before each event. I also helped with the concession stand and admission during home games. The most enjoyable part of the job was the interaction between the staff and the students, I learned so much from both of them during my time with IPS. – less

A good place to work and grow professionally, with good benefits.

I loved it fun laid back also fast paced
Co Workers were awesome

The culture was come to school sick as a dog or you could be fired!!!
Your sick days are yours, but you BETTER not take them. Don't give me the Special Ed. students, as I want MY merit pay!!!

Review reports, place orders, monitor 8 accounts
Prepare requisitions for all budget items and supplies
Monitor and maintain accurate records of budget accounts for
8 schools as well as the main office
Process teacher reimbursement forms in a timely manner
Check in all deliveries to the main office for distribution to correct location as well as daily – more... mail distribution to 200+ employees
Manage grant accounts

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My job as Physical Education and a Health teacher was a very rewarding experience for me. I followed the footsteps of my father, which he was a Indiana Basketball Hall of Famer, and played for the Cleveland Indians Baseball. I took the learning qualities he taught me, and applied it to my teaching. To educate a child on good health, and strong healthy – more... mind and body was very important for their character. To see and hear a child or adult smile, and have fun, means the world to me. – less

Typical day at work consists of redirecting misbehaving youth in Alternative Education Programs. I have learned to patiently deal with teenage youth who have a variety of issues. Currently, administration is not as supportive or consistent with dealing with staff or consequences for infractions by students. Not receiving support for professional development – more... or continuing education. Co-workers are doing the best we/they can to teach necessary academic and life skills for matriculation to secondary and post secondary education opportunities. Hardest part of the job is motivating students who are virtually and literally hopeless or have given up on future aspirations. Most enjoyable part of the job is seeing make progress in their formal education, set and attain goals toward successful productive lives. – less

I learned many life lessons during my tenure at IPS. It was a job that I loved and enjoyed, because I knew I could make a difference in the lives of many children. I gained valuable experiences working with people from every socio-economic group. I gained invaluable human relations skills, developed a strong sense of empathy, and learned how to communicate – more... with students, parents, and administrators. – less

A typical work day cosists of working hard, exposing students to experiences they have never had. Reading and Math are the most important areas covered. We spent 90 mins in reading instruction, 30 mins with reading remediation, 60 mins on Math.
IPS offers some of the best training I have ever had. If you take advantage of it, you will have what you – more... need to renew your lic.
IPS teachers are hard working and very supportive of each other and willing to work hard in difficult situations with the sudents.
Having to follow the pacing guide and having to move on even when some of the students have not matered the materials.
The smile on students faces when they have learned they KNOW what is being taught. – less

There was no room for growth as a strength coach. I managed and progressed individuals who are athletes that have a desire for sports.

school bus driver worked with the transportation of children to and from school

Provide a safe learning environment for children. I learned that substitute teachers are a blessing and a curse to others in the system. The center for professional growth had a great thing when they had the P.D.S.T. program. But sadly it was removed. My co-workers were always nurturing and informative. The hardest part was going to a classroom that – more... was not prepared for you to be there. But, resources were made for us to overcome that. The most enjoyable part was working with the children. – less

Great for a family valued individual in Law Enforcement. Overtime available