Elementary Instructional Coach

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Openings as of 7/25/2026

Elementary Instructional Coach

• Position Type:
  Licensed Educators and Specialists/ Elementary
• Date Posted: 7/21/2026
• Location:
  
  Lincoln Elementary School
• Date Available:
  
  08/19/2026

Full Time

Benefits Eligible

Teacher's Contract

From $47,393 to $91,468 annually

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Bachelor of Arts degree

Valid ND Teaching License

A minimum of 5 years of successful elementary teaching experience

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

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:
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 at5:00 pm Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed in the posting.

Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsor ships. 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.

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.

Postings current as of 7/25/2026 7:47:46 AM CST.

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