Elementary Special Education Coach

Fargo Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Fargo Public Schools is seeking a licensed educator for Special Education at Kennedy Elementary School. Immediate start with a full-time schedule and benefits eligibility is offered.

The role involves planning instruction, assessing progress, and coordinating IEPs to support student success in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include planning lessons, collaborating with teachers, maintaining records, and communicating with parents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education and ability to apply current research and theory to instructional programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents; strong oral and written communication.
• Computer literacy and ability to troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• Ability to interpret a variety of written and spoken instructions and apply them in instructional settings.
• Knowledge of mathematics concepts including probability, statistics, geometry, and trig.
• Applied mathematical reasoning and ability to connect math to real-world contexts.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills for IEPs, progress reports, and curriculum documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with colleagues, supervisors, and students to support instruction.
• Maintains a safe and effective classroom environment and enforces school policy.
• Participates in mandatory trainings as required by the district.
• Assesses student achievement and eligibility for special services.
• Consults with regular classroom teachers on curriculum modifications and evaluations.
• Screening, evaluating, and recommending placements of students.
• Coordinates goals and objectives with staff, counsels students individually or in groups.
• Prepares report cards, IEP forms, and classroom observation records.
• Monitors progress and maintains communication with parents.
• Plans curriculum, lessons, and special education programs and methodologies.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Discipline

IEP evaluation

Curriculum planning

Problem solving

Math concepts

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

ND Teaching License with SED special education endorsements

Job description

Fargo Public Schools is seeking a licensed educator for Special Education at Kennedy Elementary School. Immediate start with a full-time schedule and benefits eligibility is offered.

The role involves planning instruction, assessing progress, and coordinating IEPs to support student success in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include planning lessons, collaborating with teachers, maintaining records, and communicating with parents.