IPS SITE Program Support Staff

Near IUPUI Campus- Federal Work-Study Eligible Students!

This position is limited to candidates with a Federal Work-Study award. To verify you have a Federal Work-Study award, please go to your One.IU.edu Account -Student Center- Financials- Financial Aid Summary. If you have an award, it will be listed with the rest of your financial aid (loans, grants, scholarships, etc.). You may also email the Office of Student Financial Services at finaid@iupui.edu to inquire about eligibility.

Job Title: IPS-IUPUI SITE Program Support Staff

Pay Rate: $15.00/hour

Job Description:

Work-Study Support Staff work with students enrolled in the IPS-IUPUI SITE program. 

IPS-IUPUI SITE is a 1-2 year transition education program provided in partnership between Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) and IUPUI.

The IPS-IUPUI SITE Program has 2 lead teachers, a job coach and instructional assistant. Work-Study Support Staff will work with all SITE staff, in addition to all 16 SITE students. 

This partnership enables students with intellectual disabilities who earn a COC from area high schools the chance to experience college campus life and all it has to offer – classes, social life, new friendships, recreational activities, career preparation, self-reliance, and overall personal growth.

Relocating to the adult environment of an urban college campus provides broader, richer learning opportunities. As with all college students, IPS-IUPUI SITE students enjoy a new status with greater freedom, accompanied by expectations of safety, accountability and personal responsibility. 

SITE students are between the ages of 18 to 22. They have completed at least four years in a traditional Indianapolis Public Schools special education program.

Work-Study Support Staff will:

●      75% provide students support on campus as they audit classes, pursue goals, and develop skills. (These hours of support are determined around work-study student classes). 

o  assist students with time management and learning how to follow their schedule. Need to be available 12 to 20 hours a week between 9:30 and 3:30 when students are on campus and receiving instruction.

o  spend time with SITE lead teachers to become familiar with the resources, training and materials in order to ensure preparedness to meet the needs of SITE students.

o  lead, support and facilitate SITE clubs, committees, presentations and social activities on campus.

o  Communicate daily via text, email and phone calls with each SITE student and support staff.

o  participate in weekly meetings with SITE staff – both formally and informally – to assess student progress and discuss issues from the day/week. 

●      20% create a variety of individualized and group instructional materials for SITE clubs (Music, Art, Game Club, etc.), create weekly power points and other materials needed for SITE staff.

●      5% record and collect weekly student data to Google drive, fill out documents related to student growth and progress every 9 weeks and per semester. 

Through their work in this position, students will:

●      learn how to be better communicators by building relationships with peers and fellow students. Individuals in this position will improve their active listening skills by interacting with and assisting other students in their job search.

●      learn how to collaborate with peers and professionals across campus and in the community to provide better learning opportunities for students.

●      gain analytical skills by evaluating current procedures and determining effectiveness through the use of data and research as it relates to working with adults with disabilities.

●      learn how to increase their problem solving and critical thinking skills by engaging with adults with developmental disabilities. 

●      learn how to be more sensitive to others and inclusive in all things. They will learn how to focus on the positive and celebrate victories while treating others with dignity and respect, without focusing on a label or disability.  

●      learn how to engage with individuals who are living with stereotypes and boundaries created by our society. 

●      learn how to actively listen and communicate with others no matter the obstacles facing them. 

●      learn how to guide individuals in a process of achieving their goals by equipping them with the skills necessary to live as independent life as possible.

●      learn how to be comfortable using technology and how to instruct students in small groups and large groups.

●      learn how to collect and record data and the importance of being organized and thorough with this process.

Required Qualifications:

-patient

-flexible

-creative

-confidential

-respectful of all learners

-responsible

-excellent time management skills

-great attendance

-self-starter

-enthusiastic

-enjoys working with people

-excellent communication skills – both verbal and written

Preferred Qualifications:

-comfort with technology, Google drive and other platforms

-ability to use Microsoft office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel – can create materials to be used for teaching

-ability to lead small groups and work with adults with disabilities 1:1

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Gained in this Role:

-Innovation: This position will teach students how to make decisions quickly, through the use of problem solving and following through with plans to their completion. Students will work with adults with disabilities in order to help them learn how to become as independent as possible through approaching new situations. 

-Communicator: This position will provide students the ability to listen, observe, ask questions, evaluate information critically and demonstrate awareness as they work with adults with disabilities. Students will learn how to communicate with non-verbal and verbal individuals, in order to assist and support their greater independence. 

This position is limited to candidates with a Federal Work-Study award. To verify you have a Federal Work-Study award, please go to your OneStart Account, Student Center, Financial Aid Summary. If you have an award, it will be listed with the rest of your financial aid (loans, grants, scholarships, etc.). This video also directs you to the correct screen: http://youtu.be/eCJlPBnUqOg You may also email the Office of Student Financial Services at finaid@iupui.edu to inquire about eligibility.