Position Type:
Licensed Educators and Specialists/Elementary
Date Posted:
7/21/2026
Location:
Lincoln Elementary School
Date Available:
08/19/2026
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Schedule
Teacher's Contract
Salary Range
From $47,393 to $91,468 annually
Position Purpose: 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. Instructional Coaches will be hired, placed, and evaluated by the building principal at the discretion of the Director of Standards-Based Instruction in consultation with the Associate Superintendent of Elementary Education.
Responsibilities:
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Instructional Coach: Provide guidance, feedback, and reflection in both areas of academics and Catalyst to improve the quality and effectiveness of teaching. This includes mentoring new teachers, co-planning, co-teaching, modeling, observing classroom practices, and facilitating professional development sessions. The coach also collaborates with teachers to address student learning needs.
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Curriculum Coach: Align instructional practices with curriculum standards to meet student needs. The coach works with teachers on standards-based planning, setting learning goals, and using formative assessments. They support the adoption of new curricula, pacing guides, and common assessments to ensure district consistency.
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Data Coach: Analyze student achievement data to inform instruction and align with building-wide goals. The coach helps teachers use data to identify strengths and weaknesses in student performance, aligns interventions, and facilitates the MTSS processes. They also educate teachers about the effective use of district assessments.
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 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 a student's, parent's, guardian's, or employee's 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 District's 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, (701) 446-1009.
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 District's Section Director of Compliance who serves as the 504 Coordinator. The District's 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 District's 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
