Instructional Coach - FTE at Axtell Park

Instructional Coach - 1.0 FTE at Axtell Park

Sioux Falls School District Axtell Park Building – Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  July 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Immediately

We wantYOU here!

At Axtell Park, we believe every student deserves a team that refuses to give up on them. Our alternative program provides a structured, supportive environment where students with academic deficits and emotional and behavioral needs can build the skills, confidence, and resilience to succeed — and ultimately return to their home schools. With small class sizes and a close-knit team of professionals who bring both expertise and heart, we meet students where they are and walk alongside them through real challenges.

If you are someone who finds purpose in doing the hard, meaningful work of supporting students with the greatest needs, we'd love to have you on our team.

Learn more about what it means to make a difference with us at Axtell Park: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./apb

• Education Level: Master’s degree. South Dakota certification or licensure.
• Experience: Evidence of at least five years of exemplary teaching experience in the classroom.
• Other Requirements: Ability to plan, model and provide training on targeted instructional strategies; must possess instructional technology skills, communicate effectively and relate well with students, school personnel, and parents. Have knowledge of curriculum materials, content standards and assessments.
• Certification: This position requires a valid South Dakota teaching certification
  with endorsements in the content area.
• Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training: South Dakota Codified Law 13-42-71 requires certified educators to complete at least one hour of approved youth suicide awareness and prevention training every five years. Compliance is verified through district accreditation reviews. You will be required to provide your most recent certificate of completion prior to starting employment.
• Visit  to view the list of approved trainings and detailed instructions for completion. These trainings listed are the only accepted trainings per SDCL 13-42-71. Please carefully review the options before selecting a training as unapproved trainings will require you to retake an approved course.

• Evidence of successful experience working with adult learners.
• Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and building principals.
• Knowledge and experience implementing best practices in instruction.
• Knowledge and experience using a variety of assessment tools and analyzing student data.
• Ability to collaborate with teacher teams, co‑teach lessons, and do demonstration teaching.
• Ability to think flexibly and adapt work to the needs of teachers.
• Knowledge and demonstration of using 21st Century skills in instruction (analytical thinking, problem solving, communicating, collaborating, finding and evaluating information).
• Demonstrate strong skills in oral and written communication and the ability to utilize technology for communication and instruction.
• Demonstrate organizational skills and initiative for working with minimal direct supervision.
• Evidence of ongoing professional learning and reflective practice to continuously improve adult learning and student learning.
• Knowledge and experience using technology for communication for data analysis, for gathering and organizing information and for presentations.
• Support of Teachers: Provides intensive coaching to improve the classroom instructional practice of the beginning teacher; collaborates with the beginning teacher to self‑assess and identify skills and needs for professional growth; assists the beginning teacher in developing a repertoire of teaching models, methodologies, strategies, and techniques; assists the beginning teacher in developing classroom management including routines and procedures; coordinates induction requirements and provides continuous and regular support to beginning teachers;
  
  observes teachers…