Instructional Coach - 1.0 FTE at Axtell Park

Requirements

EDUCATION LEVEL: Master's degree. South Dakota certification or licensure.

Experience Required: 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. Please note, endorsement requirements may vary based on specific course assignments.

Please note: Questions about SD teaching certification should be directed to the South Dakota Department of Education.

Essential Functions & Duties

• 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 to adapt work to the needs of teachers.
• Knowledge and demonstration of using 21st Century skills in instruction (analytical thinking, problem solving, communicating, collaborating, and finding and evaluating information).
• Demonstrate strong skills in oral and written communication and the ability to utilize technology for communication and instruction.
• Show 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.
• Aids the beginning teacher in developing a repertoire of teaching models, methodologies, strategies, and techniques.
• Aids 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 and/or records teachers during their instruction and provides feedback for their professional growth.

Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment

• Assists teacher with instructional planning to achieve curriculum objectives and establish a positive classroom environment.
• Assists teachers with planning and implementation of student assessments.
• Assists in analyzing formal and informal data on student achievement in order to inform instructional planning.
• Assists teacher in identification and selection of appropriate instructional materials aligned to content standards.
• Provides relevant information from research and professional literature on best practices in instruction.
• Utilizes cognitive coaching to support staff growth in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

Job Specific Professional Responsibilities

• Models or provides models for effective teaching strategies, specifically in the application of strategies to develop 21st Century skills.
• Aids in identifying, designing, and delivering individual and building level professional development related to student achievement goals.
• Supports implementation of professional learning communities to enhance student achievement.
• Communicates consistently and positively with staff.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.

PAY INFORMATION

Starting at $53,981 to $60,793 per year, based on experience.

View the complete salary schedule here: 2026-2027 Teacher Salary Schedule

Pay Day: Last working day of each month.

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, 9 months

CALENDAR

2026-2027 New SFEA Staff Calendar

BENEFIT INFORMATION

Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)

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