| Job Type | Full Time |
| Benefits Eligibility | Benefits Eligible |
| Schedule | Teachers Contract |
| Salary Range | From $47393 to $91468 annually |
Position Purpose: The Special Education Instructional Coach is an experienced highly-trained educator who partners with teachers and staff to strengthen instructional behavioral and special education 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 collaborative planning and mentoring the coach strengthens educator capacity in evidence-based instruction learning environments assessment and the effective implementation of individualized education programs (IEPs). This support accelerates learning for all students while promoting inclusive classroom practices and high-quality educational programming for diverse learners.
In addition to supporting curriculum instruction learning environments and assessment the Special Education Instructional Coach provides specialized coaching in the effective implementation of individualized education programs (IEPs) including specially designed instruction (SDI) educational programming IDEA documentation and Adapted Physical Education (APE).
Responsibilities:
- Instructional Coach: The Kï½12 Special Education Instructional Coach provides individualized guidance feedback and reflection to strengthen instructional practices that improve outcomes for students with disabilities. This includes mentoring teachers co-planning modeling instruction co-teaching observing classroom practices facilitating professional learning and supporting the implementation of evidence-based instructional and behavioral addition the coach builds educator capacity to support the effective implementation of individualized education programs (IEPs) that align with high-quality instruction and meet the unique needs of students with disabilities.
- Curriculum Coach: The Kï½12 Special Education Instructional Coach supports teachers in aligning instructional practices with district curriculum grade-level standards and individualized education programs (IEPs). Through collaborative planning and coaching the instructional coach helps educators design rigorous accessible learning experiences that meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities. The coach also builds educator capacity to develop high-quality IEPs that accurately reflect students strengths needs and instructional programming while supporting the effective implementation of individualized education programs.
- Data Coach: The Kï½12 Special Education Instructional Coach partners with teachers to analyze academic behavioral functional and progress monitoring data to improve instructional decision-making and student outcomes. The coach supports educators in using multiple sources of data to evaluate instructional effectiveness monitor progress toward IEP goals refine interventions and ensure educational programming is responsive to student needs. Through collaborative data analysis the coach builds educator capacity to make informed instructional decisions and support the effective implementation of individualized education programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
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 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 addition Teacher Applicants will need to attach:Current teaching license.
Job postings will be closed for applications at5:00 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 veterans preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veterans preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.
For more information or questions please email .
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 a students parents guardians or employees race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin ancestry disability age or any other status protected by law.
Any person having inquiries concerning the Districts compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI Title IX the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 is directed to contact Dr. Patricia Cummings Director of Compliance who has been designated by the District to coordinate efforts to comply with the regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The office address and telephone number of Dr. Cummings are as follows: 700 7th Street S. Fargo North Dakota 58103 .
If any person believes that the District or District staff have inadequately applied the regulations of (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (2) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or (4) the Americans with Disabilities Act they may bring forward a grievance to the Districts Section Director of Compliance who serves as the 504 Coordinator. The Districts grievance procedures are established to provide a prompt and equitable resolution of a complaint. However it should be understood by the individual involved that a complaint can be made to the Office for Civil Rights without going through the Districts grievance procedures:
U.S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights
Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington DC 20202-1100
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