Special Education Instructional Coach

Special Education Instructional Coach 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).

• Instructional Coach:
  The K–12 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.
• Curriculum Coach:
  The K–12 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 K–12 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.

Bachelor of Arts degree. Valid ND Teaching License. A minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience, with at least three years of experience in special education.

• 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

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.