Instructional Coach - Elementary

Job Description

Position Title: Instructional Coach - Elementary

Location: District – Location TBD

Department: Curriculum & Instruction

Reports To: Building Principal

Term: Renewing 198-day contract beginning with 2026-27 school year. Following school calendar.

Schedule: Mon-Fri Full-time

Salary: Positions follows the 2025-2027 Teacher Salary Schedule

Date of last review: March 2026

SUMMARY: The Instructional Coach position is designed to enhance learner achievement at assigned building(s) through support, training, and coaching. Primary responsibilities will be to provide coaching for new educators and veteran staff focused on instructional best practices along with future-ready learning opportunities aligned to our guaranteed and viable curriculum (GVC) and profile of a graduate dispositions.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned)

Collaboration

• Collaborates with the administrative team and teacher leaders to design and implement targeted professional development.
• Supports implementation and use of district curriculum resources by providing training or support sessions, or video lessons, for educator review.
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Facilitates the process of learning walks and peer observation, working with learners as needed.
  
  

Communication

• Models instruction using the gradual release model with new and veteran teachers.
• Facilitates and models using learner data and evidence to inform instruction both individually and through the PLC process.
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
  
  

Compassion

• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners' experiences.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
  
  

Creativity

• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
  
  

Critical Thinking

• Utilizes all coaching models: instructional coaching, content, cognitive, and technical.
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
• Monitors systems performance through staff and learner surveys, evidence of the implementation of professional development, and evidence of integration of technology in classrooms.
• Monitors personal performance accountability through coaching cycles and staff surveys.
  
  

Reflection

• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
• Evaluations for Instructional Coach completed in collaboration by the Building Principal and Curriculum and Instruction Department.
  
  

Resilience

• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
  
  

Responsibility

• Provides instructional coaching, focused on best practices, that embrace future-ready learning environments aligned with our guaranteed and viable curriculum (GVC) and profile of a graduate dispositions.
• Provides instructional coaching to implement evidence-based practices that embrace learning experiences aligned with the district beliefs and the profile of a graduate dispositions
• Facilitates, inspires and supports learner engagement, formative and authentic assessment, academic literacy, future-ready learning environments, and technology integration through the coaching cycle framework to support learner learning.
• Attends district training and support sessions throughout the school year and in the summer – facilitate sessions as assigned.
• Supports all curriculum related programs and software.
• District Curriculum and Instruction team has the responsibility to evaluate the program and assign building level instructional coaches in collaboration with building principals.
• Leads and facilitates professional learning sessions aligned with the district plan.
• Models instruction using evidence-based practices by providing relevant and engaging learning experiences aligned to the district beliefs and professional learning plans in person or through video.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear.
• The specific vision abilities required for this role include close and peripheral vision.
• The employee may be required to lift up to ~30 pounds.
• The employee must work with the public and various WFPS staff while simultaneously managing several competing demands.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
  
  

Education And/or Experience

• Master's Degree in an educational field or plan on file to obtain.
• Minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Completion of ND Coaching training or similar training in the first two years on the job.
• Valid ND teaching license.
• Evidence of leadership positions in the past three years.
• Evidence of effective classroom management and engagement strategies.
• Experience teaching at the elementary school level preferred.
  
  

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondences in the English language.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, expressively, and reactively.
  
  

Other Skills And Abilities

• Exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgement.
• Adhere to the assigned work schedule by maintaining regular and punctual attendance.
• Evidence of organizational and time management skills.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• As assigned, mentor new educators in their first year in the profession as articulated by the North Dakota Teacher Support System and continue mentoring in the second and third year.
  
  

The West 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 protected status by law. External applicants are eligible for ND Veteran's Preference: North Dakota veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a form DD214, and if claiming disabled veteran's status, a current letter of disability. West Fargo Public Schools is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all hiring and employment practices. Applicants who incorporate a holistic perspective and a commitment to inclusion are encouraged to apply.