Position Type:
Licensed Educators and Specialists/Specialist
Date Posted:
6/17/2026
Location:
Jefferson Elementary School
Date Available:
08/19/2026
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Schedule
Teacher's Contract
Salary Range
From $47,393 to $91,468
This position will be subject to non-renewal following the 2026-2027 school year based on District needs and the unavailability or uncertainty of Title funding.
This position will be .5 FTE Academic Interventionist and .5 SEL Interventionist, both at Jefferson Elementary.
Purpose: The purpose of this position is to support students in achieving proficiency in challenging state academic standards by providing supplemental instructional and intervention services that enhance the existing educational program. This position also supports students' social-emotional growth through classroom-based instruction focused on self-awareness, self-management, relationship skills, problem-solving, and responsible decision-making. The position works collaboratively with staff, students, and families to promote academic achievement, positive behavior, and overall student success.
Responsibilities
Intervention and Progress Monitoring: promotes alignment of existing student interventions provided by multiple
staff (e.g., Title I, ML, Reading Corps, Tutors, Special Education, Classroom Teacher) to ensure consistent
expectations and progress monitoring.
Priority: Essential Percent of Time: 50%
Examples of this work include:
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Supports and provides interventions for students.
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Works with grade level teams and Instructional Coach to use common assessment data to monitor progress for students receiving interventions.
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Analyzes, progress monitors, and interprets grade-level data trends to design, implement, and to determine the impact of interventions.
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Willing to provide parent outreach to assist parents with strategies they can use to support their child.
Social Emotional Support: Provide
Priority: Essential Percent of Time: 45%
Examples of this work include:
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Provides social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons and supports students across multiple grade levels.
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Collaborates closely with the school counselor to design and implement effective SEL instruction and interventions.
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Assists in identifying student social-emotional needs and supports the implementation of strategies to promote student success.
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Supports school-wide positive behavior, attendance, and engagement initiatives.
General Support: other duties as assigned.
Priority: Secondary Percent of Time: 5%
Examples of this work include:
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Contributes to the implementation of special projects when assigned.
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Provides general student supervision as needed. This includes but is not limited to locations indoors and outdoors, such as the lunchroom, bus stops, playground, classroom, field trips, public transportation, assemblies, and lunchroom.
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Participates in general staff meetings.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in elementary education.
- Valid North Dakota Teaching License.
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of schools, teachers, and classrooms.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Basic proficiency with instructional technology.
Preferred Qualifications:-
Two to three years teaching Experience
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Ability to interpret and analyze data.
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Experience with behavior management strategies.
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Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and individuals.
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Intermediate proficiency with instructional technology.
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Experience in using assessment results to guide instruction.
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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 email
[email protected].
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.
