2026-2027 School Year Special Education Instructional Coach

Position Purpose: The Special Education Instructional Coach is an experienced, highly-trained educator who partners with teachers and staff to strengthen instructional and behavioral practices that improve outcomes for students with disabilities. The primary indicator of success is student growth and achievement, with a focus on closing the achievement gap and ensuring equitable access to learning opportunities. Through modeling, feedback, and collaborative planning, the coach strengthens teacher capacity and instructional expertise. This support accelerates learning for all students while promoting inclusive classroom practices that ensure access and success for diverse learners. 

Responsibilities:

• Instructional Coach: Provides individualized guidance, feedback, and reflection to improve instructional quality for students with disabilities. This includes mentoring new teachers, co-planning, modeling, co-teaching, observing classroom practices, and facilitating professional development.
• Curriculum Coach: Supports teachers in aligning instructional practices with curriculum standards, IEP goals, and district expectations. This includes helping teachers set learning goals, plan differentiated lessons, and implement evidence-based practices that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Data Coach: Helps teachers analyze student achievement data and progress monitoring results to inform instruction and align with IEP goals. They support staff in identifying instructional priorities, selecting interventions, and evaluating instructional impact.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts degree 

• Valid ND Teaching License 

• A minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience, with at least three years of experience in special education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to interpret and analyze data 

• Ability to create and present effective presentations 

• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and individuals 

• Ability to use technology 

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team 

• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of schools, teachers and classrooms 

• Experience in using assessment results to guide instruction 

• Knowledge of research and best practices in instructional design and differentiating instruction 

Application Procedures
All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via www.applitrack.com/fargo/onlineapp. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties. 

Applicants for administrative, teaching, professional and other certified staff positions will need to attach: 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume/CV 3) Three (3) Professional References 4) Complete transcripts for each degree from the institutions conferring the degrees. In addition, Teacher Applicants will need to attach: Current teaching license.

Job postings will be closed for applications at 5:00 pm Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed in the posting. 

Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.

For more information or questions please call 701-446-1000 or email humancapital@fargo.k12.nd.us.

The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law.