Position Type:
Licensed Educators and Specialists/Special Education
Date Posted:
7/13/2026
Location:
District Wide - Location To Be Determined
Date Available:
08/19/2026
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Schedule
Teacher's Contract
Salary Range
From $47,393 to $91,468 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:
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Instructional Coach: The K12 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 practices. In 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.
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Curriculum Coach: The K12 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.
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Data Coach: The K12 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 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
