School Year Elementary Instructional Coach

Instructional Coach

An Instructional Coach is an experienced, highly-trained educator whose work focuses on refining teacher practices in the classroom with the primary indicator of success being learner achievement. Coaches utilize coaching cycles to work in collaboration with educators as equal partners towards a common student-centered goal. Coaching builds teacher efficacy by working with teachers to refine their instructional practices to close the achievement gap and accelerate learning for all students. Instructional coaches provide instruction, model effective teaching strategies, and lead building professional development to improve instruction and ultimately student learning.

Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance, feedback, and reflection in both areas of academics and Catalyst to improve the quality and effectiveness of teaching.
• Mentor new teachers, co-plan, co-teach, model, observe classroom practices, and facilitate professional development sessions.
• Collaborate with teachers to address student learning needs.
• Align instructional practices with curriculum standards to meet student needs.
• Work with teachers on standards-based planning, setting learning goals, and using formative assessments.
• Support the adoption of new curricula, pacing guides, and common assessments to ensure district consistency.
• Analyze student achievement data to inform instruction and align with building-wide goals.
• Help teachers use data to identify strengths and weaknesses in student performance, align interventions, and facilitate the MTSS processes.
• Educate teachers about the effective use of district assessments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts degree
• Valid ND Teaching License
• A minimum of 5 years of successful elementary teaching experience

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:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three (3) Professional References
• Complete transcripts for each degree from the institutions conferring the degrees
• 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. For more information or questions please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. 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.