Instructional Coach/Library Media Specialist - Prairie Rose Elementary (2026-27 School Year)

Bismarck Public Schools is accepting applications for an Instructional Coach/Library Media Specialist at Prairie Rose Elementary School beginning the 2026-2027 School Year.

A teaching contract is 187 days.   

New Teacher Orientation is August 11th, 12th, 13th, 2026.

External candidates may bring in up to 17 years of K-12 teaching experience.

Purpose Statement

The K-5 Instructional Coach provides coaching to teachers in content areas to improve instruction and student learning. This role involves supporting district teaching and learning practices, building instructional expertise, and serving as a district content specialist.

Supervisory Relationship

Reports to: Director of Professional Learning, Direct Report to Building Principal(s)

Essential Functions

• Confidentiality: Maintain the confidentiality of schools, teachers, and classrooms.
• Content Knowledge: Demonstrate knowledge of content and grade-level North Dakota content standards.
• Assessment Utilization: Use assessment results to guide instruction and support teachers in doing the same.
• Instructional Design: Apply research and best practices in instructional design and differentiated instruction.
• Communication: Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Technology Integration: Use technology effectively and teach others to do the same.
• Team Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills.
• Professional Development: Provide effective group presentations and professional development to teachers.
• Problem-Solving: Utilize effective problem-solving skills to address instructional challenges.
• Educational Support: Advocate for the value of education and support district teaching and learning practices.
• Leadership: Provide leadership and facilitation in supporting teaching practices within buildings, acting as a building instructional coach and district content expert.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with principals and teachers to analyze data and target professional development needs for individual teachers, grade-level groups, or the entire building.
• Classroom Support: Provide support to individual classroom teachers through modeling, co-teaching, observing, and coaching for core instruction and interventions.
• Professional Development Facilitation: Assist principals in providing building-level professional development and facilitate curriculum development and alignment at both the building and district levels.
• Content Expertise: Enhance the group’s ability to develop content-specific pedagogy across the district.
• Planning and Implementation: Assist in planning, delivering, and implementing district-level professional development.
• Innovation: Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas, and instructional techniques.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes.
• Compliance: Ensure that all activities conform to district and state guidelines.
• MTSS Leadership: Lead and facilitate building and district Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) teams in creating and strengthening their systems.
• Progress Monitoring: Support teachers in using progress monitoring tools that match intervention programs and support materials, ensuring student growth is tracked effectively.
• Data Access: Ensure teachers have relevant and timely access to formative and summative assessment data to make informed instructional decisions.
• Training and Support: Provide ongoing training and support to ensure teachers and support personnel know how to administer, collect, and analyze data efficiently and effectively.
• Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service both internally and externally.
• Change Agent: Serve as a change agent, fostering improvement and innovation in instructional practices.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.
• Adhere to School Policies: Follow school policies and procedures.
• Attendance: This position requires prompt and consistent attendance.
• Perform Other Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned to support the effective operation of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills

• Maintaining confidentiality
• Demonstrating knowledge of content standards
• Using assessment results to guide instruction
• Applying research and best practices in instructional design
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Using and teaching technology
• Effective teamwork and collaboration
• Effective group presentation and professional development facilitation
• Strong problem-solving abilities

Knowledge

• Content and grade-level North Dakota content standards
• Research and best practices in instructional design
• Use of assessment data to guide instruction
• Current educational technology tools and practices

Abilities:

• Work independently and as part of a team
• Adapt to changing priorities and needs
• Communicate effectively with diverse groups
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Provide leadership and facilitate professional development

Responsibility

Work under limited supervision using standardized practices and methods. Lead, guide, and coordinate others. Utilize resources from other work units as needed. Have a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

Physical demands include some lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and fine finger dexterity. Job generally involves 40% sitting, 30% walking, and 30% standing. Performed under minimal temperature variations.

Experience

Five years of teaching experience

Experience providing professional development to adult learners (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Master’s degree (preferred)

Certificates and Licenses

Valid North Dakota teaching license

Continuing Education/Training

Participate in ongoing training and professional development as required

Maintain Certificates and/or Licenses

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status

Exempt

Salary Grade

Teacher Salary Schedule

Purpose Statement

The Library Media Specialist coordinates library services and collaborates with classroom teachers to integrate library and technology resources into the curriculum. This role supports information literacy, reading development, and literature appreciation for students, ensuring equitable access to resources and information technology tools.

Supervisory Relationship

Reports to: Building Principal

Essential Functions

• Implement Programs: Execute library and technology programs in assigned building(s) based on district plans.
• Promote Literacy: Foster information literacy, reading development, and literature appreciation for students.
• Supervise Operations: Oversee the operation and maintenance of the library, including supervising and mentoring library staff, administering budgets and policies, and facilitating resource sharing among libraries.
• Curriculum Integration: Collaborate with educators to design and teach curriculum that integrates library and technology resources.
• Create a Conducive Environment: Provide an atmosphere conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children.
• Effective Communication: Communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with supervisors, colleagues, students, and the community.
• Prioritize Activities: Organize library activities to best serve the needs of students and staff.
• Ensure Equity: Emphasize curriculum integration, student achievement, and equitable access to resources and information technology tools for all students and staff.
• Manage Cataloging: Oversee cataloging procedures based on district plans.
• Stay Current: Keep updated on library technology services that benefit staff and students.
• Coordinate Instruction: Provide instruction for students and staff on new information technology and associated district policies.
• Adhere to School Policies: Follow school policies and procedures.
• Attendance: This position requires prompt and consistent attendance.
• Perform Other Duties: Undertake additional tasks as assigned to support the effective operation of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills

• Proficiency in operating automated library systems and using current educational strategies and technologies.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills. 

Knowledge

• Understanding of library practices, information literacy, and educational technology.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles.

Abilities

• Lift 20 pounds.
• Work flexibly with diverse individuals.
• Adapt to changing work priorities and manage interruptions effectively.

Responsibility

Work under direct supervision using standardized routines. Lead, guide, and coordinate others. Operate within a defined budget. Utilize resources from other work units as needed. Have a continual impact on the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The job requires occasional lifting up to 20 pounds, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling. Significant fine finger dexterity. Generally involves 10% sitting, 70% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere.

Experience

Experience in automated library systems, current educational strategies and technologies, and administration of personnel.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in elementary, middle, or secondary education

Certificates and Licenses

Valid ND teaching certificate

Library Media Specialist credential or a plan in place to obtain this credential

Cybersecurity Credential or the ability to obtain this credential

Continuing Education/Training

Participate in ongoing training as required

Maintain certificates and/or licenses

Clearances

Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Background Clearance

FLSA Status

Exempt

Salary Grade

Teacher salary schedule