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Openings as of 4/12/2025

Elementary School Principal

JobID: 4007

Position Type:
  Administration/Principal


Date Posted:
  3/17/2025


Location:
  Osgood Elementary School


Closing Date:
  4/14/25 or Until Filled


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Job Description Position Title: Elementary School Principal Location: Osgood Elementary School Department: Instruction Reports To: Elementary Assistant Superintendent Term: Renewing 230-day contract beginning with 2025-26 school year Schedule: Mon-Fri Full-time following school hours of operation Salary: Positions follows the  Admin Salary Schedule 2024-2025 at Grade 25 Date of last review: March 2025












SUMMARY: The focus of the Elementary School Principal is to provide innovative, personalized learning opportunities designed for all learners, regardless of background or identity. Under the direction of the Elementary Assistant Superintendent, the Elementary Principal is responsible for providing educational leadership within the building by directing, managing and implementing the instructional programs, implementing district initiatives at the building level; creating a culture of empowerment that supports a growth mindset, self-efficacy, and learner agency; and for directing, supervising and overseeing all school operations, personnel and activities within the building. The Elementary Principal prioritizes building and nurturing strong teams, supporting the implementation of personalized learning, and continuous improvement among all educators.
 
To Apply: Please complete the application and provide a letter of interest, a resume, and three letters of recommendation. Please also include your transcripts and a copy of your licensure through ESPB, if available.
 
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:
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Engages with other district staff in the professional learning community process.
• Observes and evaluates an assigned group of educators within the building.
• Collaborates and works with other district administrators (e.g., Superintendent, Director of Human Resources, Assistant Superintendent, Coordinators, other district principals, etc.) to coordinate building-level programs and activities with district goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Serves as a liaison between educators and district administration interpreting district policies and procedures.
• Develops collaborative relationships between the school and the community.
• Develops parent/guardian involvement/partnerships.
• Collaborates and works closely with PTA/ PTO, after school childcare programs, and parenting programs.
• Partners with staff and district personnel to assure the educational needs of learners are being met and addressed.
• Partners with Special Education Director and staff to understand and implement IDEA and early intervention strategies. Working to promote accountability for learner goals and ensuring compliance.
• Collaborates with the Director of Building & Grounds in the maintenance, renovation, and upkeep of the campus. Makes recommendations concerning building improvements and needs, addresses concerns regarding educator’s performance issues or problems within the building, and addresses building and physical plant needs and maintenance services.
Communication:
• Provides learner centered leadership for educators and learners.
• Coordinates teaching activities by making personnel assignments, determining class size and composition, and prepares timetables and schedules.
• Explains rules of conduct and building policies/consequences to learners and families; supports teacher expectations; and explains, interprets or answers procedural questions regarding school or district policies.
• Prepares and distributes information to the community, staff and parents via newsletters, orientation meetings, parent training workshops, parent/teacher conferences, PTA/PTO meetings, correspondence, parent meetings, and building/district website.
• Prepares newsletters, memos, emails, handbooks and manages communications with the media/press. • Communicates with parents and educators regarding learner progress, achievement and building outcomes.
• Mediates, disputes, and resolves conflicts between learners, educators, parents, and the public.
• Articulates the school’s vision and mission to the educators, parents, and the community.
• Summarizes building-level funding requests, justifications and priorities and submits to the Business Manager.
• Shares assessment, achievement and testing results with learners, families and staff.
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
• Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences.
• Establishes and clearly articulates procedures and routines that promote efficiency and appropriate use of time.
• Utilizes questions, discussions, and dialogue that promote critical thinking about diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences.
Compassion:
• Empowers learners to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic learners, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
• Assists with and participates in staff development activities. • Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion. • Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
• Develops and implements an effective and positive learner management system within the building.
• Utilizes creative, critical thinking skills when faced with challenges.
• Establishes a culture that values high expectations, work ethic, and a growth mindset.
Critical Thinking:
• Oversees the hiring of all educators, including teachers and support staff at the elementary school.
• Monitors learner achievement to ensure learners meet or exceed local and state academic standards.
• Evaluates and assesses the results of learner academic performance and factors that may be influencing their learning.
• Prepares and administers the budget for the elementary school.
• Establishes building timelines for submitting requests and needs related to budget management.
• Implements building emergency plans and procedures in alignment with the district’s emergency operations plan and associated materials.
• Determines the classification, promotion, or retention of learners within the building.
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
Reflection:
• Demonstrates understanding of the diverse social, emotional and developmental learning needs of learners.
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Supervises, manages, and participates in the oversight of the learners, creating a culture of empowerment that supports a growth mindset, self-efficacy, and learner agency.
• Serves as the educational leader and administrator within the building.
• Supervises the activities and procedures in all standardized testing within the building including NAEP, STAR, NDSA, FAST and other assessment testing.
• Provides leadership, coordination and participation in all special education, English Language Learners, and 504 planning and meetings.
• Attends IEP meetings, 504 meetings, learner profile and post evaluation meetings, EL IAP’s, and Teacher Assistance Team meetings.
• Oversees the ordering of all approved budgetary items. Resolves and addresses ordering discrepancies and problems.
• Monitors the budget throughout the years and ensures the building budgets are within approved fiscal guidelines.
• Prepares various reports pertaining to finances, attendance, ordering and requisition of supplies, materials and equipment.
• Coordinates and oversees the collection, registration, and deposits of monies collected under various auspices or fund-raising activities.
• Supervises, evaluates, counsels, mentors and develops, and disciplines educators within the building.
• Conducts and prepares evaluation reports in accordance with district guidelines and requirements.
• Oversees attendance reporting, regulates conduct and safeguards the health of learners.
• Intervenes and manages cases of learner truancy and persistent absences and implements procedures to improve attendance.
• Supports the utilization of district guaranteed and viable curriculum including the scope & sequence of academic and social emotional learning targets along with the defined proficiency scales.
• Supports the utilization of district behavioral plans as a backbone to promote positive learner behavior.
• Supports the utilization of the district protocol for maintaining information on learner progress.
• Supports the utilization of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and learners.
 
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 may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
   
Education and/or Experience:
• North Dakota Teaching License and Elementary Principal Credential.
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with Educational Leadership/Administration preparation.
• Prior administrative experience supervising instructional programming and staff.
• Prior experience handling learner management and behavioral issues with dignity, respect, and proper interpretation of organizational policies and procedures.
• Experience working in an elementary school setting is preferred.
• Experience with Marzano instructional framework is preferred.
• Experience leading a Title I school including an emphasis in working with low-income and culturally diverse populations.
• Knowledge of Title I regulations and guidelines.
• Experience with educational equity and cultural competency.
• Experience and evidence of Visionary leadership and data-driven decision making.
   
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.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Directs and supervises all educators, including assistant principals, licensed personnel, and support personnel, with an emphasis on building and nurturing strong teams.

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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.




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Openings as of 4/12/2025

Administrative Assistant - Registrar

JobID: 4058

Position Type:
  Administrative Assistant/Administrative Assistant


Date Posted:
  4/11/2025


Location:
  District


Closing Date:
  04/27/2025


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Job Description Position Title: Administrative Assistant -Registrar Location: Liberty Middle School Department: Administrative Assistants Reports To: Building Principal Term: Ongoing 215-day position beginning July 21st, 2025 Schedule: Mon-Fri Approx. 7:30-4:00pm Salary: Position follows the  2024-2025 Classified Salary Schedule at B214. Starting salary begins at $18.40-$20.20/hour, based on experience. Date of last review: April 2025
 












SUMMARY: The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support for the school administration, learners, educators, parents, and the wider district community by implementing building-wide systems and district procedures and policies. The building level registrar has a focus of supporting incoming and outgoing learners, scheduling, and communication with stakeholders.
 
To Apply: Please complete the application and include three references.

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:
• Creates a welcoming environment for visitors to school and assists with inquires.
• Assists visitors to the office building including learners, parents, substitute teachers, and paraprofessionals.
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
Communication:
• Provides timely and accurate information to learners, educators, families, and stakeholders via email, phone, and/or walk-in traffic.
• Prepares, copies, and distributes notices and/or memoranda or other correspondences for the purpose of informing school employees regarding incoming learners, schedules, and other work-related matters.
• Acts as a liaison for school administration and other school partners to provide insight and education on school administration-related topics.
• Answers telephone calls and provides information and assistance to callers.
• Responds to inquiries from learners, parent/guardians, and employees and provides information, facilitates communication, and provides direction.
• 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.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
Critical Thinking:
• Excels in implementing creative solutions focused on process improvement.
• Excels in prioritization and planning in order to ensure tasks and responsibilities are completed in a time, efficient manner.
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
Reflection:
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Completes assigned office tasks and proactively seeks out additional responsibilities.
• Assists in planning and scheduling school events and activities.
• Operates in an organized manner and instills processes to expand organizational skills to other colleagues.
• Assists in maintaining documents, files, and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Assists in maintaining inventory and supplies and materials.
• Registers new learners, ensures forms are complete, obtains transcripts and other documentation as needed, and enters data into the computer system regarding enrollment      and learner records.
• Exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgement.
 
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:
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Associate’s Degree in office administration or closely related field is preferred.
• Minimum two years of office administrative experience is preferred.
• Prior experience working in an elementary school is preferred.
• Prior experience working in an office environment is required.
• Excellent computational skills – Microsoft Office Suite, Excel/Spreadsheets, etc.
   
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.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None.

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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.
 


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Head Coach- Boys Wrestling

JobID: 3976

Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities


Date Posted:
  3/10/2025


Location:
  Horace High School


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Job Description Position Title: Head Coach – Boys Wrestling Location: Horace High School Department: Athletics/Activities Reports To: Athletic Director Term: 2024-2025 Season Schedule: See Summary for more information. Salary: Position follows the Activities Pay Schedule 2023-2025 Date of last review: March 2025
 











SUMMARY: The Head Coach – Boys Wrestling position is responsible for leading the team in training, instruction, conditioning, and performance. The position provides support and education to athletes in an effort to excel in their given sport in a healthy and safe environment. The position views winning not only as success, but as helping team members reach goals.

Schedule: The schedule and hours for this position vary and aligns to the NDHSAA schedule. For questions regarding the schedule, please contact the building-level athletic director.
 
To Apply: Please complete the application and include three references.

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:
• Leads training, instruction, conditioning, performance, and selection of athletes.
Communication:
• Communicates with other coaches, assistant coaches, and athletes in a professional and respectful manner.
• Communicates with athletes to provide helpful, positive guidance to ensure athlete growth and safety.
• Communicates with officials, opposing coaches, parents, and others in a positive, respectful manner. Providing exemplary behavior for athletes and other learners.
Compassion:
• Demonstrates and generates, among staff and athletes, an attitude of good sportsmanship and fair play by adhering to the “Coach’s Code of Ethics” and our conference “Sportsmanship Guidelines.”
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Approaches coaching with a positive, committed mindset. Focusing on athlete well-being.
• Develops positive working relationships with school administration, learners, educators, and the wider district community.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
Critical Thinking:
• Develops, organizes, and implements effective practices for athletes to teach proper skills and strategies to compete at an elevated level.
Reflection:
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Adheres to all West Fargo Public Schools and NDHSAA guidelines and policies.
• Provides for the health, safety, and well-being of team members at practices, games, and transportation to and from activities.
 
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 frequently lift up to ~25 pounds without assistance. 
• The employee may occasionally lift up to ~50 pounds without assistance. 
• The employee may have to push/pull up to ~120 pounds while performing the duties of the role.
• The employee must work with the public and various WFPS staff while simultaneously managing several competing demands.
• The employee may work outdoors and, if so, will be exposed to the applicable weather elements.
• The employee may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
 
Education and/or Experience:
• Currently possesses, or has the ability to obtain, an NDHSAA coaching certification.
• Experience in the discipline is preferred.
• Previous experience coaching is 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.
• Ability to understand and communicate as a subject matter expert for given sport/activity.
 
Other Skills and Abilities:
• Exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgement.
• Adhere to the assigned work schedule by maintaining regular and punctual attendance.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None (May supervise other coaches or learners if assigned.)

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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.

 
 
 
 
 
 




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Head Coach- Boys Swim and Dive

JobID: 3979

Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities


Date Posted:
  3/10/2025


Location:
  Horace High School


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Job Description Position Title: Head Coach – Boys Swimming Location: Horace High School Department: Athletics/Activities Reports To: Athletic Director Term: 2025-2026 Season Schedule: See Summary for more information. Salary: Position follows the Activities Pay Schedule 2023-2025 Date of last review: March 2025
 










SUMMARY: The Head Coach – Boys Swimming position is responsible for leading the team in training, instruction, conditioning, and performance. The position provides support and education to athletes in an effort to excel in their given sport in a healthy and safe environment. The position views winning not only as success, but as helping team members reach goals.

Schedule: The schedule and hours for this position vary and aligns to the NDHSAA schedule. For questions regarding the schedule, please contact the building-level athletic director.
 
To Apply: Please complete the application and include three references.

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:
• Leads training, instruction, conditioning, performance, and selection of athletes.
Communication:
• Communicates with other coaches, assistant coaches, and athletes in a professional and respectful manner.
• Communicates with athletes to provide helpful, positive guidance to ensure athlete growth and safety.
• Communicates with officials, opposing coaches, parents, and others in a positive, respectful manner. Providing exemplary behavior for athletes and other learners.
Compassion:
• Demonstrates and generates, among staff and athletes, an attitude of good sportsmanship and fair play by adhering to the “Coach’s Code of Ethics” and our conference “Sportsmanship Guidelines.”
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Approaches coaching with a positive, committed mindset. Focusing on athlete well-being.
• Develops positive working relationships with school administration, learners, educators, and the wider district community.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
Critical Thinking:
• Develops, organizes, and implements effective practices for athletes to teach proper skills and strategies to compete at an elevated level.
Reflection:
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Adheres to all West Fargo Public Schools and NDHSAA guidelines and policies.
• Provides for the health, safety, and well-being of team members at practices, games, and transportation to and from activities.
 
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 frequently lift up to ~25 pounds without assistance. 
• The employee may occasionally lift up to ~50 pounds without assistance. 
• The employee may have to push/pull up to ~120 pounds while performing the duties of the role.
• The employee must work with the public and various WFPS staff while simultaneously managing several competing demands.
• The employee may work outdoors and, if so, will be exposed to the applicable weather elements.
• The employee may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
 
Education and/or Experience:
• Currently possesses, or has the ability to obtain, an NDHSAA coaching certification.
• Experience in the discipline is preferred.
• Previous experience coaching is 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.
• Ability to understand and communicate as a subject matter expert for given sport/activity.
 
Other Skills and Abilities:
• Exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgement.
• Adhere to the assigned work schedule by maintaining regular and punctual attendance.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None (May supervise other coaches or learners if assigned.)

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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.




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Baseball - Varsity Assistant Coach

JobID: 3989

Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/Coaching


Date Posted:
  3/5/2025


Location:
  Sheyenne High School


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Job Description Position Title: Baseball – Varsity Assistant Coach Location: Sheyenne High School Department: Athletics/Activities Reports To: Athletic Director Term: Spring 2025 Season Schedule: See Summary for more information. Salary: Position follows the Activities Pay Schedule 2023-2025 Date of last review: March 2025
 











SUMMARY: The Baseball – Varsity Assistant Coach position is responsible for leading the team in training, instruction, conditioning, and performance. The position provides support and education to athletes in an effort to excel in their given sport in a healthy and safe environment. The position views winning not only as success, but as helping team members reach goals.

Schedule: The schedule and hours for this position vary and aligns to the NDHSAA schedule. For questions regarding the schedule, please contact the building-level athletic director.
 
For more information, contact Jason Beilke at: jbeilke@west-fargo.k12.nd.us
 
To Apply: Please complete the application and include three references.

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:
• Assists in training, instruction, conditioning, performance, and selection of athletes.
Communication:
• Communicates with other coaches, assistant coaches, and athletes in a professional and respectful manner.
• Communicates with athletes to provide helpful, positive guidance to ensure athlete growth and safety.
• Communicates with officials, opposing coaches, parents, and others in a positive, respectful manner. Providing exemplary behavior for athletes and other learners.
Compassion:
• Demonstrates and generates, among staff and athletes, an attitude of good sportsmanship and fair play by adhering to the “Coach’s Code of Ethics” and our conference “Sportsmanship Guidelines.”
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Approaches coaching with a positive, committed mindset. Focusing on athlete well-being.
• Develops positive working relationships with school administration, learners, educators, and the wider district community.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
Critical Thinking:
• Develops, organizes, and implements effective practices for athletes to teach proper skills and strategies to compete at an elevated level.
Reflection:
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Adheres to all West Fargo Public Schools and NDHSAA guidelines and policies.
• Provides for the health, safety, and well-being of team members at practices, games, and transportation to and from activities.
 
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 frequently lift up to ~25 pounds without assistance. 
• The employee may occasionally lift up to ~50 pounds without assistance. 
• The employee may have to push/pull up to ~120 pounds while performing the duties of the role.
• The employee must work with the public and various WFPS staff while simultaneously managing several competing demands.
• The employee may work outdoors and, if so, will be exposed to the applicable weather elements.
• The employee may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
 
Education and/or Experience:
• Currently possesses, or has the ability to obtain, an NDHSAA coaching certification.
• Experience in the discipline is preferred.
• Previous experience coaching is 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.
• Ability to understand and communicate as a subject matter expert for given sport/activity.
 
Other Skills and Abilities:
• Exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgement.
• Adhere to the assigned work schedule by maintaining regular and punctual attendance.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None (May supervise other coaches or learners if assigned.)

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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.




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Track and Field Assistant Coach - Sheyenne High School

JobID: 3990

Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/Coaching


Date Posted:
  3/5/2025


Location:
  Sheyenne High School


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Job Description Position Title: Track and Field –Assistant Coach Location: Sheyenne High School Department: Athletics/Activities Reports To: Athletic Director Term: Spring 2025 Season Schedule: See Summary for more information. Salary: Position follows the Activities Pay Schedule 2023-2025 Date of last review: March 2025
 











SUMMARY: The Track and Field – Assistant Coach position is responsible for leading the team in training, instruction, conditioning, and performance. The position provides support and education to athletes in an effort to excel in their given sport in a healthy and safe environment. The position views winning not only as success, but as helping team members reach goals.

Schedule: The schedule and hours for this position vary and aligns to the NDHSAA schedule. For questions regarding the schedule, please contact the building-level athletic director.
 
For more information, contact Jaime Watson or Jared Slinde at:
 jwatson@west-fargo.k12.nd.us or jslinde@west-fargo.k12.nd.us

To Apply: Please complete the application and include three references.

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:
• Assists in training, instruction, conditioning, performance, and selection of athletes.
Communication:
• Communicates with other coaches, assistant coaches, and athletes in a professional and respectful manner.
• Communicates with athletes to provide helpful, positive guidance to ensure athlete growth and safety.
• Communicates with officials, opposing coaches, parents, and others in a positive, respectful manner. Providing exemplary behavior for athletes and other learners.
Compassion:
• Demonstrates and generates, among staff and athletes, an attitude of good sportsmanship and fair play by adhering to the “Coach’s Code of Ethics” and our conference “Sportsmanship Guidelines.”
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Approaches coaching with a positive, committed mindset. Focusing on athlete well-being.
• Develops positive working relationships with school administration, learners, educators, and the wider district community.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
Critical Thinking:
• Develops, organizes, and implements effective practices for athletes to teach proper skills and strategies to compete at an elevated level.
Reflection:
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Adheres to all West Fargo Public Schools and NDHSAA guidelines and policies.
• Provides for the health, safety, and well-being of team members at practices, games, and transportation to and from activities.
 
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 frequently lift up to ~25 pounds without assistance. 
• The employee may occasionally lift up to ~50 pounds without assistance. 
• The employee may have to push/pull up to ~120 pounds while performing the duties of the role.
• The employee must work with the public and various WFPS staff while simultaneously managing several competing demands.
• The employee may work outdoors and, if so, will be exposed to the applicable weather elements.
• The employee may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
 
Education and/or Experience:
• Currently possesses, or has the ability to obtain, an NDHSAA coaching certification.
• Experience in the discipline is preferred.
• Previous experience coaching is 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.
• Ability to understand and communicate as a subject matter expert for given sport/activity.
 
Other Skills and Abilities:
• Exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgement.
• Adhere to the assigned work schedule by maintaining regular and punctual attendance.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None (May supervise other coaches or learners if assigned.)

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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.
 
 


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Middle School - Boys Basketball (multiple positions)

JobID: 3876

Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/Coaching


Date Posted:
  12/11/2024


Location:
  District


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Job Description Position Title: BOYS BASKETBALL – MIDDLE SCHOOL Location: Cheney, Heritage and Liberty Middle School Department: Athletics/Activities Reports To: Activities Director Term: 2024-2025 School Year Salary: Position follows the 2023-2025 Activities Salary Schedule Date of last review: 2024
 








SUMMARY: The Middle School Boys Basketball Coach position is responsible for leading the team in training, instruction, conditioning, and performance. The position provides support and education to athletes in an effort to excel in their given sport in a healthy and safe environment. The position views winning not only as success, but as helping team members reach goals.

The schedule and hours for this position vary and aligns to the NDHSAA schedule. For questions regarding the schedule, please contact the building-level athletic director.

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:
• Leads training, instruction, conditioning, performance, and selection of athletes.
Communication:
• Communicates with other coaches, assistant coaches, and athletes in a professional and respectful manner.
• Communicates with athletes to provide helpful, positive guidance to ensure athlete growth and safety.
• Communicates with officials, opposing coaches, parents, and others in a positive, respectful manner. Providing exemplary behavior for athletes and other learners.
Compassion:
• Demonstrates and generates, among staff and athletes, an attitude of good sportsmanship and fair play by adhering to the “Coach’s Code of Ethics” and our conference “Sportsmanship Guidelines.”
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Approaches coaching with a positive, committed mindset. Focusing on athlete well-being.
• Develops positive working relationships with school administration, learners, educators, and the wider district community.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
Critical Thinking:
• Develops, organizes, and implements effective practices for athletes to teach proper skills and strategies to compete at an elevated level.
Reflection:
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Adheres to all West Fargo Public Schools and NDHSAA guidelines and policies.
• Provides for the health, safety, and well-being of team members at practices, games, and transportation to and from activities.
 
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, distant, 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 moderate to loud noise level.
 
Education and/or Experience:
• Currently possesses, or has the ability to obtain, an NDHSAA coaching certification.
• Experience in the discipline is preferred.
• Previous experience coaching is 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.
• Ability to understand and communicate as a subject matter expert for given sport/activity.
 
Other Skills and Abilities:
• Exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgement.
• Adhere to the assigned work schedule by maintaining regular and punctual attendance.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None (May supervise other coaches or learners if assigned.)

---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. 




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Head Coach - Cheerleading

JobID: 4046

Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/Coaching


Date Posted:
  4/3/2025


Location:
  West Fargo High School


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Job Description Position Title: Head Coach - Cheerleading Location: West Fargo High School Department: Athletics/Activities Reports To: Athletic Director Term: Fall 2025 Season Schedule: See Summary for more information. Salary: Position follows the Activities Pay Schedule 2023-2025 Date of last review: April 2025
 










SUMMARY: The Head Coach - Cheerleading position is responsible for leading the team in training, instruction, conditioning, and performance. The position provides support and education to athletes in an effort to excel in their given sport in a healthy and safe environment. The position views winning not only as success, but as helping team members reach goals.

Schedule: The schedule and hours for this position vary and aligns to the NDHSAA schedule. For questions regarding the schedule, please contact Activities Director Justin Behm at: jbehm@west-fargo.k12.nd.us
 
To Apply: Please complete the application and include three references.

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:
• Leads training, instruction, conditioning, performance, and selection of athletes.
Communication:
• Communicates with other coaches, assistant coaches, and athletes in a professional and respectful manner.
• Communicates with athletes to provide helpful, positive guidance to ensure athlete growth and safety.
• Communicates with officials, opposing coaches, parents, and others in a positive, respectful manner. Providing exemplary behavior for athletes and other learners.
Compassion:
• Demonstrates and generates, among staff and athletes, an attitude of good sportsmanship and fair play by adhering to the “Coach’s Code of Ethics” and our conference “Sportsmanship Guidelines.”
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Approaches coaching with a positive, committed mindset. Focusing on athlete well-being.
• Develops positive working relationships with school administration, learners, educators, and the wider district community.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
Critical Thinking:
• Develops, organizes, and implements effective practices for athletes to teach proper skills and strategies to compete at an elevated level.
Reflection:
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Adheres to all West Fargo Public Schools and NDHSAA guidelines and policies.
• Provides for the health, safety, and well-being of team members at practices, games, and transportation to and from activities.
 
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 frequently lift up to ~25 pounds without assistance. 
• The employee may occasionally lift up to ~50 pounds without assistance. 
• The employee may have to push/pull up to ~120 pounds while performing the duties of the role.
• The employee must work with the public and various WFPS staff while simultaneously managing several competing demands.
• The employee may work outdoors and, if so, will be exposed to the applicable weather elements.
• The employee may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
 
Education and/or Experience:
• Currently possesses, or has the ability to obtain, an NDHSAA coaching certification.
• Experience in the discipline is preferred.
• Previous experience coaching is 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.
• Ability to understand and communicate as a subject matter expert for given sport/activity.
 
Other Skills and Abilities:
• Exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgement.
• Adhere to the assigned work schedule by maintaining regular and punctual attendance.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None (May supervise other coaches or learners if assigned).

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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.
 


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Head Coach- Girls Hockey

JobID: 4017

Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/Coaching


Date Posted:
  3/20/2025


Location:
  West Fargo High School


Closing Date:
  3/30/25 or Until Filled


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Job Description Position Title: Girls Hockey – West Fargo United – Head Coach Location: West Fargo High Schools Department: Athletics/Activities Reports To: Athletic Director Term: 2025-2026 Winter Season Schedule: See Summary for more information. Salary: Position follows the Activities Pay Schedule 2023-2025 Date of last review: March 2025
 











SUMMARY: The Girls Hockey – West Fargo United – Head Coach position is responsible for leading the team in training, instruction, conditioning, and performance. The position provides support and education to athletes in an effort to excel in their given sport in a healthy and safe environment. The position views winning not only as success, but as helping team members reach goals.

Schedule: The schedule and hours for this position vary and aligns to the NDHSAA schedule. For questions regarding the schedule, please contact the building-level athletic director.
 
To Apply: Please complete the application and include three references.

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:
• Leads training, instruction, conditioning, performance, and selection of athletes.
Communication:
• Communicates with other coaches, assistant coaches, and athletes in a professional and respectful manner.
• Communicates with athletes to provide helpful, positive guidance to ensure athlete growth and safety.
• Communicates with officials, opposing coaches, parents, and others in a positive, respectful manner. Providing exemplary behavior for athletes and other learners.
Compassion:
• Demonstrates and generates, among staff and athletes, an attitude of good sportsmanship and fair play by adhering to the “Coach’s Code of Ethics” and our conference “Sportsmanship Guidelines.”
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Approaches coaching with a positive, committed mindset. Focusing on athlete well-being.
• Develops positive working relationships with school administration, learners, educators, and the wider district community.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
Critical Thinking:
• Develops, organizes, and implements effective practices for athletes to teach proper skills and strategies to compete at an elevated level.
Reflection:
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Adheres to all West Fargo Public Schools and NDHSAA guidelines and policies.
• Provides for the health, safety, and well-being of team members at practices, games, and transportation to and from activities.
 
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 frequently lift up to ~25 pounds without assistance. 
• The employee may occasionally lift up to ~50 pounds without assistance. 
• The employee may have to push/pull up to ~120 pounds while performing the duties of the role.
• The employee must work with the public and various WFPS staff while simultaneously managing several competing demands.
• The employee may work outdoors and, if so, will be exposed to the applicable weather elements.
• The employee may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
 
Education and/or Experience:
• Currently possesses, or has the ability to obtain, an NDHSAA coaching certification.
• Experience in the discipline is preferred.
• Previous experience coaching is 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.
• Ability to understand and communicate as a subject matter expert for given sport/activity.
 
Other Skills and Abilities:
• Exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgement.
• Adhere to the assigned work schedule by maintaining regular and punctual attendance.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None (May supervise other coaches or learners if assigned.)

-----
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.
 
 
 
 
 
 


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Lifeguard

JobID: 3283

Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/Lifeguard


Date Posted:
  7/5/2023


Location:
  Hulbert Aquatic Center


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LIFEGUARDS & SWIMMING INSTRUCTORS - HULBERT AQUATIC CENTER
West Fargo Public Schools is looking for applicants interested in becoming a lifeguard an/or swimming instructor at the Hulbert Aquatic Center!

POSITION: Lifeguard - Hulbert Aquatic Center

SUMMARY:  As a member of Hulbert Aquatic Center, the lifeguard is responsible for providing patrons with a safe, clean and enjoyable setting while responding to their needs as they relate to use of the aquatic program areas.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and enjoyable environment
• Follow the procedures of the certifying agency, the Minn-Kota Chapter of the American Red Cross
• Knowledgeable of lifeguard regulations established by the American Red Cross and Hulbert Aquatic Center
• Knowledgeable of all pool equipment and ensure that they are working properly and report any problems to the Aquatics Director
• Attend all meetings and training sessions
• Communicate with the public with a positive and professional attitude
• Record chemical readings, water temperature, pool inspections, accident/incident reports and participant statistics, etc
• Arrive on the pool deck ready to work, on time, dressed in uniform and have possession of all necessary equipment
• Recognize and respond effectively to emergencies
• Keep full attention on the pool and its occupants at all times when on duty
• Assist with event set up, breakdown and other cleaning duties as needed
• Ability to adhere to the assigned work schedule by maintaining regular and punctual attendance


QUALIFICATIONS: 
• Current lifeguard certification required or motivated to obtain lifeguard certification
• Reliable and dependable attendance
• Knowledge of pool equipment
• Ability to read and record chemical and temperature readings and statistics
• Prior experience as a lifeguard preferred, but not required

SALARY: Beginning at $15.00/hour

DEADLINE: Ongoing 
 
TO APPLY: https://www.applitrack.com/westfargo/onlineapp/   
 
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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 status protected 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. 



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Swimming Instructors

JobID: 3284

Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/Swimming Lesson Instructor


Date Posted:
  7/5/2023


Location:
  Hulbert Aquatic Center


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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SWIMMING INSTRUCTORS - HULBERT AQUATIC CENTER

POSITION: Swimming Instructors - Hulbert Aquatic Center

SUMMARY:  The Swim Instructor is responsible for providing participants with a safe, effective and enjoyable lesson while responding to their needs as they relate to their participation in the aquatic program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and enjoyable environment
• Follow the procedures of certifying agency, the Minn-Kota Chapter of the American Red Cross
• Knowledgeable of life guarding regulations established by the American Red Cross and the Hulbert Aquatic Center
• Knowledgeable of all pool equipment and ensure that they are working properly and report any problems to the Aquatic Supervisor
• Attend all meetings and training sessions
• Record chemical readings, water temperature, pool inspections, accident/ incident reports and participant statistics, etc.
• Keep full attention on participants in your class while you are instructing them.
• Lesson plans are required for each lesson in writing on the back of the attendance sheets.
• Ensure participants meet course completion requirements and issue course completion reports and certificates.
• Ability to adhere to the assigned work schedule by maintaining regular and punctual attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS: 
• Registered Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid
• Ability to read, write and comprehend technical documentation and information
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group settings
• Ability to work with a variety of people
• Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to use computers and other forms of technology
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies
• Understanding of confidentiality and commitment to abide by confidentiality regulations

SALARY: Beginning at $16.33/hour

DEADLINE: Ongoing - Since this position will remain open and applications will be reviewed as they are received, contact from HR will be limited. If you have questions, please reach out to the Hulbert Aquatic Center at: hulbert@west-fargo.k12.nd.us 
TO APPLY: https://www.applitrack.com/westfargo/onlineapp/   
 
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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 status protected 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. 





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Mental Health Therapist

JobID: 3894

Position Type:
  Behavioral Health and Wellness/Mental Health Therapist


Date Posted:
  1/7/2025


Location:
  District


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Job Description Position Title: Mental Health Therapist Location: District-wide Department: Behavioral Health & Wellness Reports To: Director of Behavioral Health & Wellness Term: Ongoing 210-day calendar This position is funded through the School-Based Mental Health Services Grant through 2027. Schedule: Mon-Fri Full-time Salary: If licensed, the position follows the Teacher Salary Schedule 2023-2025  If not licensed, the position follows the 2024-2025 Classified Salary Schedule at C433 - Starting salary begins at $32.70-$36.00/hour, based on experience. Date of last review: January 2025
 














SUMMARY: The Mental Health Therapists for West Fargo Public Schools (WFPS) provide evidence based individual and group clinical interventions to learners at elementary and/or secondary sites. The Mental Health Therapists engage in consultation and collaboration with the MTSS-B teams to determine learner needs and how to respond. Mental health Therapists provide ongoing communication with families, school staff, and community providers to have a coordinated response to the learner's needs. Therapists also participate in regular ongoing meetings with the School Based Clinical Mental Health Team and provide training as needed and leadership on district-wide mental health programming.
 
Candidates from diverse backgrounds that reflect the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, abilities, and cultures of the WFPS community are strongly encouraged to apply.

To Apply: Please complete the application and include three references.
 
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:
• Develops positive, working relationships with learners, colleagues, and the wider district community.
• Fosters an environment that establishes respect and rapport between the educator and learners.
• Utilizes questions and discussion topics that promotes critical thinking.
• Supports district in building capacity in serving learners with complex needs.
Communication:
• Uses exemplary communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas through multiple formats and diverse audiences.
• Proactively seeks to resolve controversy and conflict through respectful negotiation.
Compassion:
• Models and leads de-escalations/crisis responses in alignment with district policies.
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall employee experience.
Critical Thinking:
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
• Engages and has knowledge of the process of district research-based behavioral programming and supporting documentation.
• Proactively engages in problem-solving.
Reflection:
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
• Actively participates in on-going professional development opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Fosters a safe and equitable learning environment.
 
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 may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a moderate to loud noise level.
 
Education and/or Experience:
• Master’s degree or higher in human services field and at least an introductory license to practice in North Dakota (LPC, LPCC, LAPC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT).
• Minimum two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illness.
• Experience providing individual and group therapy to children.
• Experience with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) interventions for social-emotional-behavioral needs.
• Experience in evidence-based practices for children and adolescents.
• Licensed mental health professional with independent licensure and ability to provide clinical supervision is preferred.
   
Language Skills:
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and implement technical documentation and information.
• 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.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None.

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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. 


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Seasonal Grounds and Maintenance

JobID: 3996

Position Type:
  Building and Grounds/Grounds Worker


Date Posted:
  3/11/2025


Location:
  District


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Job Description Position Title: Seasonal Grounds & Maintenance Location: District-wide Department: Buildings & Grounds Reports To: Buildings & Grounds Supervisor Term: See Summary for more information Schedule: Mon-Fri approx. 40 hours/week Salary: Position is a set $19.00/hr. Date of last review: March 2025
 











SUMMARY: The Grounds Worker performs various maintenance duties necessary to maintain and enhance the value of the West Fargo Public Schools (WFPS) district grounds and properties. The Grounds Worker is responsible for completing various maintenance tasks to ensure smooth functioning of systems and equipment for successful daily operations. The Grounds Worker also strives to provide safe and functional conditions for learners, educators, district staff, and the general public.
 
Term: Multiple openings for the following dates ranges:
April 15-October 15, 2025
June 3-August 30, 2025
 
To Apply: Please complete the application and include three references.

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:
• Partners with other Buildings & Grounds personnel with repairs and upgrades to buildings and other district facilities.
• Supports Buildings & Grounds by supporting the Delivery Driver position on an ad hoc basis.
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
Communication:
• Regularly communicates with supervisor and peers to assist in fostering a connected workplace environment.
• 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.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
Critical Thinking:
• Performs seasonal preventative maintenance including areas such as playground equipment, fencing, trees, irrigation, etc.
• Performs conditioning and preparation of track, football, softball, baseball, soccer fields and other outdoor activities.
• Performs mowing, trimming, and edging of district lawns and watering trees.
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
Reflection:
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Performs the grounds duties for regular maintenance and upkeep including mowing, trimming, spraying, and landscaping maintenance.
• Maintains district grounds, walkways, and parking areas for safe and efficient use.
• Operates grounds maintenance and equipment including skid steer, mowers, and tractors.
• Performs general grounds maintenance on parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, and playgrounds.
 
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 ~50 pounds unassisted.
• The employee must work with the public and various WFPS staff while simultaneously managing several competing demands.
• The employee will be working outdoors and will be exposed to the applicable elements.
• The employee may come into contact with objects that are cold or hot in temperature.
• The employee must be able to climb ladders up to twenty feet in height.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
• The employee will likely come into contact with standard automative fluids.
• The employee may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
Education and/or Experience:
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Must be 18+ years of age.
• Valid Driver’s license is required.
• Prior experience in maintenance or similar work is preferred.
• Experience with the repair and operation of buildings and facilities is preferred.
• Experience with equipment operation is 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.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None.

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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.
 


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Reading Intervention Teacher - L.E. Berger Elementary

JobID: 3948

Position Type:
  Elementary Teacher


Date Posted:
  2/19/2025


Location:
  L.E. Berger Elementary


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Job Description Position Title: Reading Intervention Teacher Location: L.E. Berger Elementary School Department: Curriculum & Instruction Reports To: Building Principal Term: Ongoing 188-day contract starting with the 2025-2026 school year Schedule: Mon-Fri Full-time Salary: Positions follows the Teacher Salary Schedule 2023-2025 Date of last review: February 2025












SUMMARY: The Reading Intervention Teacher creates an engaging, nurturing, and safe learning environment that allows learners to develop their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing; providing instruction, future ready skills, knowledge, and dispositions to be compassionate, lifelong-learners, and contributing citizens in a rapidly changing world.
 
To Apply: Please complete the application and provide a letter of interest, a resume, and three letters of recommendation. Please also include your transcripts and a copy of your licensure through ESPB, if available.
 
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:
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Engages with other district staff in the professional learning community process.
• Supports Classroom Teachers in collaboration of activities to support all learners.
• Serves as a resource and support person for learners in multi-tiered systems of support for reading.
• Develop instructional materials and coordinate the delivery of instruction by support staff.
Communication:
• Demonstrates exemplary classroom reading instruction and possesses a deep understanding of reading theory for the purpose of improving learner achievement.
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
• Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences.
• Establishes and clearly articulates procedures and routines that promote efficiency and appropriate use of time.
• Clearly communicates the instructional purpose of each lesson and makes connections to prior learning.
• Engages learners in meaningful direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice.
• Utilizes questions, discussions, and dialogue that promote critical thinking about diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences.
Compassion:
• Empowers learners to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic learners, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
• Utilizes creative, critical thinking skills when faced with challenges.
• Design assessments that are aligned to the standards and learning targets and provide frequent opportunities for authentic and meaningful assessments.
• Establishes a classroom culture that values high expectations, work ethic, and a growth mindset.
Critical Thinking:
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content in reading intervention; providing rich tasks to encourage the development of both deep conceptual understanding and procedural skills.
Reflection:
• Demonstrates understanding of the diverse social, emotional and developmental learning needs of elementary school learners.
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Utilizes district guaranteed and viable curriculum including the scope & sequence of academic and social emotional learning targets along with the defined proficiency scales.
• Analyzes learner data as a method for reflection and continuous improvement.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the learners.
• Utilizes district behavioral plans as a backbone to promote positive learner behavior.
• Fosters a safe and equitable classroom environment.
• Utilizes the district protocol for maintaining information on learner progress.
• Utilizes knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and learners.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the learners.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to learners.
 
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 may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
   
Education and/or Experience:
• North Dakota Teaching License with appropriate accreditation to teach grades PK-3 or K-8/1-8.
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education.
• Prior experience developing and implementing Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Prior experience managing complex learner behaviors is preferred.
• Prior experience working in a Special Education classroom is preferred.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Prior experience working in an elementary school setting 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.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None.

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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.


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Reading Intervention Teacher - L.E. Berger Elementary

JobID: 3728

Position Type:
  Elementary Teacher


Date Posted:
  6/12/2024


Location:
  L.E. Berger Elementary


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Job Description Position Title: Reading Intervention Teacher – Elementary Location: L.E. Berger Elementary School Department: Curriculum & Instruction Reports To: Building-level Principal Term: 188-renewing contract beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year Schedule: M-F Full-time following the academic hours of operation Salary: Position follows the Teacher Salary Schedule 2023-2025 Date of last review: June 2024
 









SUMMARY: The Reading Intervention Teacher creates an engaging, nurturing, and safe learning environment that allows learners to develop their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing; providing instruction in mathematics, future ready skills, knowledge, and dispositions to be compassionate, lifelong-learners, and contributing citizens in a rapidly changing world.

To Apply: Please complete the application and provide a letter of interest, resume, and three letters of recommendation. Please also include your transcripts and a copy of your licensure through ESPB, if available.

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:
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Engages with other district staff in the professional learning community process.
• Supports Classroom Teachers in collaboration of activities to support all learners.
• Serves as a resource and support person for learners in multi-tiered systems of support for reading.
• Develop instructional materials and coordinate the delivery of instruction by support staff.
Communication:
• Demonstrates exemplary classroom reading instruction and possesses a deep understanding of reading theory for the purpose of improving learner achievement.
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
• Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences.
• Establishes and clearly articulate procedures and routines that promote efficiency and appropriate use of time. 
• Clearly communicates the instructional purpose of each lesson and make connections to prior learning.
• Engages learners in meaningful direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice.
• Utilizes questions, discussions, and dialogue that promote critical thinking about diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences.
Compassion:
• Empowers learners to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic learners, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
• Utilizes creative, critical thinking skills when faced with challenges.
• Designs assessments that are aligned to the standards and learning targets, provide frequent opportunities for authentic and meaningful assessments.
• Establishes a classroom culture that values high expectations, work ethic, and a growth mindset.
Critical Thinking:
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content in reading intervention; providing rich tasks to encourage the development of both deep conceptual understanding and procedural skills.
Reflection:
• Demonstrates understanding of the diverse social, emotional and developmental learning needs of elementary school learners.
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Utilizes district guaranteed and viable curriculum including the scope & sequence of academic and social emotional learning targets along with the defined proficiency scales.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content in reading; explicitly connecting key concepts. 
• Analyzes learner data as a method for reflection and continuous improvement.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the learners.
• Utilizes district behavioral plans as a backbone to promote positive learner behavior.
• Fosters a safe and equitable classroom environment.
• Utilizes the district protocol for maintaining information on learner progress.
• Utilizes knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and learners.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the learners.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to learners.
 
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 may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
   
Education and/or Experience:
• North Dakota Teaching License with appropriate accreditation to teach grades PK-3 or K-8/1-8.
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education.
• Prior experience developing and implementing Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Prior experience managing complex learner behaviors is preferred.
• Prior experience working in a Special Education classroom is preferred.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Prior experience working in an elementary school setting 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.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None.

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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.

 
 



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Art Teacher

JobID: 4024

Position Type:
  Elementary Teacher/Art


Date Posted:
  3/21/2025


Location:
  Freedom Elementary


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Job Description Position Title: Art Teacher Location: Freedom Elementary Department: Curriculum & Instruction Reports To: Building Principal Term: Renewing 188-day contract beginning with 2025-26 school year Schedule: Mon-Fri Full-time Salary: Positions follows the Teacher Salary Schedule 2023-2025 Date of last review: March 2025












SUMMARY: The Art Teacher creates an engaging, nurturing, and safe learning environment that allows learners to develop their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing; providing instruction, future ready skills, knowledge, and dispositions to be compassionate, lifelong-learners, and contributing citizens in a rapidly changing world.
 
To Apply: Please complete the application and provide a letter of interest, a resume, and three letters of recommendation. Please also include your transcripts and a copy of your licensure through ESPB, if available.
 
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:
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Engages with other district staff in the professional learning community process.
Communication:
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
• Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences.
• Establishes and clearly articulates procedures and routines that promote efficiency and appropriate use of time.
• Clearly communicates the instructional purpose of each lesson and makes connections to prior learning.
• Engages learners in meaningful direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice.
• Utilizes questions, discussions, and dialogue that promote critical thinking about diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences.
Compassion:
• Empowers learners to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic learners, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
• Utilizes creative, critical thinking skills when faced with challenges.
• Designs assessments that are aligned to the standards and learning targets and provides frequent opportunities for authentic and meaningful assessments.
• Establishes a culture that values high expectations, work ethic, and a growth mindset.
Critical Thinking:
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy; explicitly connecting key concepts to develop learner skills.
Reflection:
• Demonstrates understanding of the diverse social, emotional and developmental learning needs of learners.
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Utilizes district guaranteed and viable curriculum including the scope & sequence of academic and social emotional learning targets along with the defined proficiency scales.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the learners.
• Utilizes district behavioral plans as a backbone to promote positive learner behavior.
• Fosters a safe and equitable learning environment.
• Utilizes the district protocol for maintaining information on learner progress.
• Utilizes knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and learners.
• Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the learners.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to learners.
 
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 may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
   
Education and/or Experience:
• North Dakota Teaching License with appropriate accreditation to teach grades 1-8 or K-8.
• Bachelor’s Degree in art education or area of similar study.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Prior experience working in an elementary school setting 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.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None.

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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.


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Elementary Primary Classroom Teachers Grades K-5 2024-2025 School Year

JobID: 3583

Position Type:
  Elementary Teacher/Elementary Grades 1-5


Date Posted:
  4/5/2024


Location:
  District


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Job Description Position Title: Elementary Primary Classroom Teachers Grades K-5 2024-2025 School Year Location: Openings district-wide Department: Curriculum & Instruction Reports To: Building-level Principal Term: 188-renewing contract beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year Schedule: M-F Full-time following the academic hours of operation Salary: Position follows the Teacher Salary Schedule 2023-2025 Date of last review: April 2024
 










SUMMARY: We are looking for educators excited to work with our elementary learners for the 2024-2025 school year! The Elementary Intermediate Classroom Educator (Grades 3-5) creates an engaging, nurturing, and safe learning environment that allows learners to develop their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing; providing instruction in academics, future ready skills, knowledge, and dispositions to be compassionate, lifelong-learners, and contributing citizens in a rapidly changing world.
 
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:
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Engages with other district staff in the professional learning community process.
Communication:
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
• Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences.
• Establishes and clearly articulate procedures and routines that promote efficiency and appropriate use of time.
• Clearly communicates the instructional purpose of each lesson and make connections to prior learning.
• Engages learners in meaningful direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice. 
• Utilizes questions, discussions, and dialogue that promote critical thinking about diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences.
Compassion:
• Empowers learners to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic learners, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
• Utilizes creative, critical thinking skills when faced with challenges.
• Design assessments that are aligned to the standards and learning targets and provide frequent opportunities for authentic and meaningful assessments.
• Establishes a classroom culture that values high expectations, work ethic, and a growth mindset.
Critical Thinking:
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy in language arts; explicitly connecting key concepts to develop learner communication skills in speaking and listening, reading, and writing for a variety of purposes.
Reflection:
• Demonstrates understanding of the diverse social, emotional and developmental learning needs of elementary school learners.
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Utilizes district guaranteed and viable curriculum including the scope & sequence of academic and social emotional learning targets along with the defined proficiency scales.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the learners.
• Utilizes district behavioral plans as a backbone to promote positive learner behavior.
• Fosters a safe and equitable classroom environment.
• Utilizes the district protocol for maintaining information on learner progress. 
• Utilizes knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and learners.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the learners.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to learners.
 
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 may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
   
Education and/or Experience:
• ND Teaching License with appropriate qualifications to teach grades 1-8 or K-8.
• Bachelor's Degree in elementary education.
• Experience and/or knowledge of Personalized Competency Based Learning (PCBL).
• Experience and/or knowledge of Restorative Practices.
• Prior experience managing complex learner behaviors or working with behavior plans.
• Experience working in an elementary school setting is preferred.
• Prior teaching experience is 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.
 
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None.
 
 
 



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Elementary Intermediate Classroom Educator- Grades 3-5 2024-2025 School Year

JobID: 3585

Position Type:
  Elementary Teacher/Elementary Grades 1-5


Date Posted:
  4/5/2024


Location:
  District


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Job Description Position Title: Elementary Intermediate Classroom Educator- Grades 3-5 2024-2025 School Year Location: Openings district-wide Department: Curriculum & Instruction Reports To: Building-level Principal Term: 188-renewing contract beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year Schedule: M-F Full-time following the academic hours of operation Salary: Position follows the Teacher Salary Schedule 2023-2025 Date of last review: April 2024
 










SUMMARY: We are looking for educators excited to work with our elementary learners for the 2024-2025 school year! The Elementary Intermediate Classroom Educator (Grades 3-5) creates an engaging, nurturing, and safe learning environment that allows learners to develop their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing; providing instruction in academics, future ready skills, knowledge, and dispositions to be compassionate, lifelong-learners, and contributing citizens in a rapidly changing world.
 
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:
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Engages with other district staff in the professional learning community process.
Communication:
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
• Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences.
• Establishes and clearly articulate procedures and routines that promote efficiency and appropriate use of time.
• Clearly communicates the instructional purpose of each lesson and make connections to prior learning.
• Engages learners in meaningful direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice. 
• Utilizes questions, discussions, and dialogue that promote critical thinking about diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences.
Compassion:
• Empowers learners to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic learners, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
• Utilizes creative, critical thinking skills when faced with challenges.
• Design assessments that are aligned to the standards and learning targets and provide frequent opportunities for authentic and meaningful assessments.
• Establishes a classroom culture that values high expectations, work ethic, and a growth mindset.
Critical Thinking:
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy in language arts; explicitly connecting key concepts to develop learner communication skills in speaking and listening, reading, and writing for a variety of purposes.
Reflection:
• Demonstrates understanding of the diverse social, emotional and developmental learning needs of elementary school learners.
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Utilizes district guaranteed and viable curriculum including the scope & sequence of academic and social emotional learning targets along with the defined proficiency scales.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the learners.
• Utilizes district behavioral plans as a backbone to promote positive learner behavior.
• Fosters a safe and equitable classroom environment.
• Utilizes the district protocol for maintaining information on learner progress. 
• Utilizes knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and learners.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the learners.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to learners.
 
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 may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
   
Education and/or Experience:
• ND Teaching License with appropriate qualifications to teach grades 1-8 or K-8.
• Bachelor's Degree in elementary education.
• Experience and/or knowledge of Personalized Competency Based Learning (PCBL).
• Experience and/or knowledge of Restorative Practices.
• Prior experience managing complex learner behaviors or working with behavior plans.
• Experience working in an elementary school setting is preferred.
• Prior teaching experience is 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.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None.



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Gifted and Talented Teacher

JobID: 3665

Position Type:
  Elementary Teacher/Gifted


Date Posted:
  5/15/2024


Location:
  Willow Park Elementary
(High-Needs School)


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Job Description Position Title: Gifted and Talented Teacher Location: Willow Park Elementary Department: Curriculum & Instruction Reports To: Building-level Principal Term: 188-day renewing contract beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year Schedule: M-F Part-time (0.5 FTE) following the academic hours of operation Salary: Position follows the Teacher Salary Schedule 2023-2025 Date of last review: May 2024
 









SUMMARY: The Gifted and Talented (GATE) Teacher creates an engaging, nurturing, and safe learning environment that allows learners to develop their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing; providing instruction in academics, future ready skills, knowledge, and dispositions to be compassionate, lifelong-learners, and contributing citizens in a rapidly changing world.
 
To Apply: Please complete the application and provide a letter of interest, resume, and three letters of recommendation. Please also include your transcripts and a copy of your teaching license, if applicable.
 
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:
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Engages with other district staff in the professional learning community process.
Communication:
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
• Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences.
• Establishes and clearly articulate procedures and routines that promote efficiency and appropriate use of time.
• Clearly communicates the instructional purpose of each lesson and make connections to prior learning.
• Engages learners in meaningful direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice. 
• Utilizes questions, discussions, and dialogue that promote critical thinking about diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences.
Compassion:
• Empowers learners to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic learners, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
• Utilizes creative, critical thinking skills when faced with challenges.
• Designs assessments that are aligned to the standards and learning targets and provide frequent opportunities for authentic and meaningful assessments.
• Establishes a classroom culture that values high expectations, work ethic, and a growth mindset.
Critical Thinking:
• Applies differentiation through instruction, resources, and product to meet the needs of gifted and talented learners.
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy in academics; explicitly connecting key concepts to develop learner skills.
Reflection:
• Actively participates in on-going professional development opportunities, including those specific to the needs of gifted and talented learners.
• Demonstrates understanding of the diverse social, emotional and developmental learning needs of elementary school learners.
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Utilizes district guaranteed and viable curriculum including the scope & sequence of academic and social emotional learning targets along with the defined proficiency scales.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the learners. 
• Utilizes district behavioral plans as a backbone to promote positive learner behavior.
• Fosters a safe and equitable classroom environment.
• Utilizes the district protocol for maintaining information on learner progress.
• Utilizes knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and learners.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the learners.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to learners.
 
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 may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
   
Education and/or Experience:
• North Dakota Teaching License with appropriate certification or Master’s degree in gifted education.
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in elementary with appropriate accreditation to teach grades K-6 or 1-6.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Prior experience as a GATE Teacher is preferred.
• Prior experience working in an elementary school setting 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.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None.

-----
 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.
 


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Food Service Workers - (2024-2025 School Year)

JobID: 3651

Position Type:
  Food Service/Food Service Worker


Date Posted:
  5/5/2024


Location:
  District


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Job Description Position Title: Food Service Worker Location: Positions available district-wide Department: Food Service Reports To: Kitchen Manager for assigned location Term: Full-time and Part-time positions available Schedule: M-F – Hours based on assigned location. Salary:  Position follows the 22024-2025 Classified Salary Schedule at A125. Starting salary begins at $16.25-$17.90/hour, based on experience. Date of last review: May 2024
 










SUMMARY: The Food Service Worker assists in the preparation and service of meals to learners, and various district staff, according to the established methods and procedures for the West Fargo Public School (WFPS) district.

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:
• Displays a positive and friendly attitude towards learners and staff.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
Communication:
• Assists in maintaining accurate records of daily food preparation to ensure a cohesive work environment.
Compassion:
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall employee and learner experience.
Critical Thinking:
• Maintains high standards of food safety and sanitation.
• Remains focused and attentive towards product quality, portion control, and minimization of waste.
• Performs cashiering duties including use of computer on an ad hoc basis.
• Focuses on the needs of the individuals being served.
Reflection:
• Attends trainings and/or workshops as directed. 
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Assists in the preparation and service of meals to learners and staff.
• Performs cleaning tasks including dishwashing, sweeping, and mopping floors.
• Cleans work areas using proper sanitation procedures and supplies.
 
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 may be required to assist other food service workers in heavy lifting.
• The employee will frequently be exposed to items of high or cold temperatures, chemical compounds, and/or sharp edges.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a moderate to loud noise level.
 
Education and/or Experience:
• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Prior experience with large quantity food preparation preferred.
• Prior experience working with learners in a school environment is 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.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None.

-----
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. 
 
 



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Substitute Food Service Workers - (2024-2025 School Year)

JobID: 3652

Position Type:
  Food Service/Food Service Worker


Date Posted:
  5/5/2024


Location:
  District


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Job Description Position Title: Substitute Food Service Worker Location: Positions available district-wide Department: Food Service Reports To: Kitchen Manager for assigned location Term: As needed basis during school year calendar. Create your own schedule! Schedule: As needed basis. Able to select shifts as desired. Salary:  Position follows the 2024-2025 Classified Salary Schedule at A125. Starting salary begins at $15.70/hour. Date of last review: May 2024
 










SUMMARY: The Food Service Worker assists in the preparation and service of meals to learners, and various district staff, according to the established methods and procedures for the West Fargo Public School (WFPS) district.

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:
• Displays a positive and friendly attitude towards learners and staff.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
Communication:
• Assists in maintaining accurate records of daily food preparation to ensure a cohesive work environment.
Compassion:
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall employee and learner experience.
Critical Thinking:
• Maintains high standards of food safety and sanitation.
• Remains focused and attentive towards product quality, portion control, and minimization of waste.
• Performs cashiering duties including use of computer on an ad hoc basis.
• Focuses on the needs of the individuals being served.
Reflection:
• Attends trainings and/or workshops as directed. 
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Assists in the preparation and service of meals to learners and staff.
• Performs cleaning tasks including dishwashing, sweeping, and mopping floors.
• Cleans work areas using proper sanitation procedures and supplies.
 
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 may be required to assist other food service workers in heavy lifting.
• The employee will frequently be exposed to items of high or cold temperatures, chemical compounds, and/or sharp edges.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a moderate to loud noise level.
 
Education and/or Experience:
• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Prior experience with large quantity food preparation preferred.
• Prior experience working with learners in a school environment is 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.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None.

-----
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. 
 



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Math Teacher

JobID: 3999

Position Type:
  High School Teacher


Date Posted:
  3/11/2025


Location:
  West Fargo High School


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Job Description Position Title: Math Teacher Location: West Fargo High School Department: Curriculum & Instruction Reports To: Building Principal Term: Renewing 188-day contract beginning with 2025-26 school year Schedule: Mon-Fri Full-time Salary: Positions follows the Teacher Salary Schedule 2023-2025 Date of last review: March 2025












SUMMARY: The Math Teacher creates an engaging, nurturing, and safe learning environment that allows learners to develop their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing; providing instruction, future ready skills, knowledge, and dispositions to be compassionate, lifelong-learners, and contributing citizens in a rapidly changing world.
 
To Apply: Please complete the application and provide a letter of interest, a resume, and three letters of recommendation. Please also include your transcripts and a copy of your licensure through ESPB, if available.
 
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:
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Engages with other district staff in the professional learning community process.
Communication:
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
• Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences.
• Establishes and clearly articulates procedures and routines that promote efficiency and appropriate use of time.
• Clearly communicates the instructional purpose of each lesson and makes connections to prior learning.
• Engages learners in meaningful direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice.
• Utilizes questions, discussions, and dialogue that promote critical thinking about diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences.
Compassion:
• Empowers learners to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic learners, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
• Utilizes creative, critical thinking skills when faced with challenges.
• Designs assessments that are aligned to the standards and learning targets and provides frequent opportunities for authentic and meaningful assessments.
• Establishes a culture that values high expectations, work ethic, and a growth mindset.
Critical Thinking:
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy; explicitly connecting key concepts to develop learner skills.
Reflection:
• Demonstrates understanding of the diverse social, emotional and developmental learning needs of learners.
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Utilizes district guaranteed and viable curriculum including the scope & sequence of academic and social emotional learning targets along with the defined proficiency scales.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the learners.
• Utilizes district behavioral plans as a backbone to promote positive learner behavior.
• Fosters a safe and equitable learning environment.
• Utilizes the district protocol for maintaining information on learner progress.
• Utilizes knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and learners.
• Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the learners.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to learners.
 
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 may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
   
Education and/or Experience:
• North Dakota Teaching License with appropriate accreditation to teach Secondary (grades 9-12) Math.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary (grades 9-12) Math education or area of similar study.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Prior experience working in a high school setting 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.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None.

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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.


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Social Studies Teacher

JobID: 4049

Position Type:
  High School Teacher


Date Posted:
  4/3/2025


Location:
  West Fargo High School


Closing Date:
  04/18/2025


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Job Description Position Title: Social Studies Teacher Location: West Fargo High School Department: Curriculum & Instruction Reports To: Building Principal Term: Renewing 188-day contract beginning with 2025-26 school year Schedule: Mon-Fri Full-time Salary: Positions follows the Teacher Salary Schedule 2023-2025 Date of last review: April 2025












SUMMARY: The Social Studies Teacher creates an engaging, nurturing, and safe learning environment that allows learners to develop their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing; providing instruction, future ready skills, knowledge, and dispositions to be compassionate, lifelong-learners, and contributing citizens in a rapidly changing world.
 
To Apply: Please complete the application and provide a letter of interest, a resume, and three letters of recommendation. Please also include your transcripts and a copy of your licensure through ESPB, if available.
 
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:
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Engages with other district staff in the professional learning community process.
Communication:
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
• Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences.
• Establishes and clearly articulates procedures and routines that promote efficiency and appropriate use of time.
• Clearly communicates the instructional purpose of each lesson and makes connections to prior learning.
• Engages learners in meaningful direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice.
• Utilizes questions, discussions, and dialogue that promote critical thinking about diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences.
Compassion:
• Empowers learners to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic learners, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
• Utilizes creative, critical thinking skills when faced with challenges.
• Designs assessments that are aligned to the standards and learning targets and provides frequent opportunities for authentic and meaningful assessments.
• Establishes a culture that values high expectations, work ethic, and a growth mindset.
Critical Thinking:
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy; explicitly connecting key concepts to develop learner skills.
Reflection:
• Demonstrates understanding of the diverse social, emotional and developmental learning needs of learners.
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Utilizes district guaranteed and viable curriculum including the scope & sequence of academic and social emotional learning targets along with the defined proficiency scales.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the learners.
• Utilizes district behavioral plans as a backbone to promote positive learner behavior.
• Fosters a safe and equitable learning environment.
• Utilizes the district protocol for maintaining information on learner progress.
• Utilizes knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and learners.
• Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the learners.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to learners.
 
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 may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
   
Education and/or Experience:
• North Dakota Teaching License with appropriate accreditation to teach high school social studies.
• Bachelor’s Degree in social studies education or area of similar study.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Prior experience working in a high school setting 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.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None.

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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.


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Spanish Teacher

JobID: 4050

Position Type:
  High School Teacher


Date Posted:
  4/3/2025


Location:
  West Fargo High School


Closing Date:
  04/18/2025


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Job Description Position Title: Spanish Teacher Location: West Fargo High School Department: Curriculum & Instruction Reports To: Building Principal Term: Renewing 188-day contract beginning with 2025-26 school year Schedule: Mon-Fri Full-time Salary: Positions follows the Teacher Salary Schedule 2023-2025 Date of last review: April 2025











SUMMARY: The Spanish Teacher creates an engaging, nurturing, and safe learning environment that allows learners to develop their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing; providing instruction, future ready skills, knowledge, and dispositions to be compassionate, lifelong-learners, and contributing citizens in a rapidly changing world.
 
To Apply: Please complete the application and provide a letter of interest, a resume, and three letters of recommendation. Please also include your transcripts and a copy of your licensure through ESPB, if available.
 
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:
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Engages with other district staff in the professional learning community process.
Communication:
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
• Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences.
• Establishes and clearly articulates procedures and routines that promote efficiency and appropriate use of time.
• Clearly communicates the instructional purpose of each lesson and makes connections to prior learning.
• Engages learners in meaningful direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice.
• Utilizes questions, discussions, and dialogue that promote critical thinking about diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences.
Compassion:
• Empowers learners to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic learners, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
• Utilizes creative, critical thinking skills when faced with challenges.
• Designs assessments that are aligned to the standards and learning targets and provides frequent opportunities for authentic and meaningful assessments.
• Establishes a culture that values high expectations, work ethic, and a growth mindset.
Critical Thinking:
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy; explicitly connecting key concepts to develop learner skills.
Reflection:
• Demonstrates understanding of the diverse social, emotional and developmental learning needs of learners.
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Utilizes district guaranteed and viable curriculum including the scope & sequence of academic and social emotional learning targets along with the defined proficiency scales.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the learners.
• Utilizes district behavioral plans as a backbone to promote positive learner behavior.
• Fosters a safe and equitable learning environment.
• Utilizes the district protocol for maintaining information on learner progress.
• Utilizes knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and learners.
• Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the learners.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to learners.
 
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 may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
   
Education and/or Experience:
• North Dakota Teaching License with appropriate accreditation to teach high school Spanish.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish education or area of similar study.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Prior experience working in a high school setting 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.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None.

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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.


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Openings as of 4/12/2025

Health Sciences Teacher

JobID: 4002

Position Type:
  High School Teacher/Career & Technical Education


Date Posted:
  3/17/2025


Location:
  Sheyenne High School


Closing Date:
  3/31/25 or Until Filled


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Job Description Position Title: Health Sciences Teacher Location: Sheyenne High School Department: Curriculum & Instruction Reports To: Building Principal Term: Renewing 188-day contract beginning with 2025-26 school year Schedule: Mon-Fri Full-time Salary: Positions follows the Teacher Salary Schedule 2023-2025 Date of last review: March 2025












SUMMARY: The Health Sciences Teacher provides instruction and practical hands-on experiences to learners in health sciences to promote marketable job skills and training in a related career field including classroom and lab instruction related to the medical field. Areas of instruction may include areas such as principles of biomedical sciences, CNA courses, medical terminology, and health sciences. The classroom teacher creates an engaging, nurturing and safe learning environment that allows learners to develop their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing; providing instruction in academics, future ready skills, knowledge, and dispositions to be compassionate, lifelong-learners, and contributing citizens in a rapidly changing world.
 
To Apply: Please complete the application and provide a letter of interest, a resume, and three letters of recommendation. Please also include your transcripts and a copy of your licensure through ESPB, if available.
 
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:
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Engages with other district staff in the professional learning community process.
• Fosters an environment that establishes respect and rapport between the educator and learners.
• Utilizes questions and discussion topics that promotes critical thinking.
Communication:
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
• Facilitates connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences.
• Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences.
• Establishes and clearly articulates procedures and routines that promote efficiency and appropriate use of time.
• Clearly communicates the instructional purpose of each lesson and makes connections to prior learning.
• Engages learners in meaningful direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice.
• Utilizes questions, discussions, and dialogue that promote critical thinking about diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences.
Compassion:
• Empowers learners to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic learners, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
• Utilizes creative, critical thinking skills when faced with challenges.
• Designs assessments that are aligned to the standards and learning targets and provides frequent opportunities for authentic and meaningful assessments.
• Establishes a culture that values high expectations, work ethic, and a growth mindset.
Critical Thinking:
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy; explicitly connecting key concepts to develop learner skills.
Reflection:
• Demonstrates understanding of the diverse social, emotional and developmental learning needs of learners.
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
• Proactively engages in problem solving when faced with challenges.
Responsibility:
• Proactively seeks areas of opportunity to grow in planning and organizational skills.
• Utilizes district guaranteed and viable curriculum including the scope & sequence of academic and social emotional learning targets along with the defined proficiency scales.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the learners.
• Utilizes district behavioral plans as a backbone to promote positive learner behavior.
• Fosters a safe and equitable learning environment.
• Utilizes the district protocol for maintaining information on learner progress.
• Utilizes knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and learners.
• Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the learners.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to learners.
 
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 may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
   
Education and/or Experience:
• Education or experience required includes either of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree with a health-related major, or major equivalent as accepted by ESPB, from an approved institution with appropriate certification in approved field.
  • Work experience in the health field with 8,000 hours of verifiable occupational excellence.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete Clinical Practice Program within first two years of employment.
  • Provisional certification to teach in a CTE funded program may be granted when the instructor is enrolled in a CTE approved alternative teacher preparation program. Such provisional certification may be renewed annually provided the instructor is continuing to work toward full licensure. Provisional licensing options are available in Occupational, Praxis Testing Option (may be available depending on route), or Alternate Licensing.
  • An instructor shall earn a minimum of six (6) credits for renewal of the regular (5 year) CTE credential.
• Valid Teaching Certificate in Career and Technical Education is required.
  • Information related to CTE Teacher Certification Licensing and Occupational Work Verification can be found on the ND CTE website at: http://www.nd.gov/cte/teacher-cert/#requirements
• Previous experience working in a high school setting is preferred.
• Prior teaching experience is 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.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None.

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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.


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Health/PE and MTSS Support

JobID: 4000

Position Type:
  High School Teacher/Physical Education


Date Posted:
  3/17/2025


Location:
  West Fargo High School


Closing Date:
  3/31/25 or Until Filled


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Job Description Position Title: Health and Physical Education and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Teacher Location: West Fargo High School Department: Curriculum & Instruction Reports To: Building Principal Term: Renewing 188-day contract beginning with 2025-26 school year Schedule: Mon-Fri Full-time Salary: Positions follows the Teacher Salary Schedule 2023-2025 Date of last review: March 2025













SUMMARY: The Health/Physical Education (PE) and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Teacher will teach Health/PE classes while also serving as a leader in the MTSS program for graduation success. This position will be responsible for delivering engaging and standards-based Health/PE instruction, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, and collaborating with staff to implement targeted interventions that support learner progress toward graduation.
 
The Health/PE and MTSS Teacher creates an engaging, nurturing, and safe learning environment that allows learners to develop their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing; providing instruction, future ready skills, knowledge, and dispositions to be compassionate, lifelong-learners, and contributing citizens in a rapidly changing world.
 
To Apply: Please complete the application and provide a letter of interest, a resume, and three letters of recommendation. Please also include your transcripts and a copy of your licensure through ESPB, if available.
 
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:
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Engages with other district staff in the professional learning community process.
• Collaborates with the MTSS Instructional Coach on learner progress. Implementing changes when applicable.
Communication:
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
• Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences.
• Establishes and clearly articulates procedures and routines that promote efficiency and appropriate use of time.
• Clearly communicates the instructional purpose of each lesson and makes connections to prior learning.
• Engages learners in meaningful direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice.
• Utilizes questions, discussions, and dialogue that promote critical thinking about diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences.
• Advocates for learners by ensuring communication is consistent between learners, educators, parents, and colleagues.
• Reinforces lessons presented by educators by reviewing material with learners in a one-on-one or small group setting.
Compassion:
• Empowers learners to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic learners, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
• Advocates for learners by ensuring needs of learners are heard and actioned whenever applicable.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
• Utilizes creative, critical thinking skills when faced with challenges.
• Designs assessments that are aligned to the standards and learning targets and provides frequent opportunities for authentic and meaningful assessments.
• Establishes a culture that values high expectations, work ethic, and a growth mindset.
• Monitors learner grades and attendance and reports information to required leadership.
Critical Thinking:
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy; explicitly connecting key concepts to develop learner skills.
Reflection:
• Demonstrates understanding of the diverse social, emotional and developmental learning needs of learners.
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Utilizes district guaranteed and viable curriculum including the scope & sequence of academic and social emotional learning targets along with the defined proficiency scales.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the learners.
• Utilizes district behavioral plans as a backbone to promote positive learner behavior.
• Fosters a safe and equitable learning environment.
• Utilizes the district protocol for maintaining information on learner progress.
• Utilizes knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and learners.
• Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the learners.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to learners.
• Provides academic intervention for learners outside of the traditional classroom setting.
 
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 may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
   
Education and/or Experience:
• North Dakota Teaching License with appropriate accreditation to teach Health and Physical Education at the secondary level.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education or area of similar study.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Prior experience working in a high school setting 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.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None.

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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.


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Social Studies Teacher

JobID: 3581

Position Type:
  High School Teacher/Social Studies - General


Date Posted:
  4/3/2024


Location:
  District


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Job Description Position Title: Social Studies Teacher Location: WFPS High Schools Department: Curriculum & Instruction Reports To: Building-level Principal Term: 188-renewing contract beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year Schedule: M-F Full-time following the academic hours of operation Salary: Position follows the Teacher Salary Schedule 2023-2025 Date of last review: April 2024
 









SUMMARY: The Social Studies Teacher creates an engaging, nurturing, and safe learning environment that allows learners to develop their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing; providing instruction in social studies, future ready skills, knowledge, and dispositions to be compassionate, lifelong-learners, and contributing citizens in a rapidly changing world.
 
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:
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Engages with other district staff in the professional learning community process.
Communication:
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
• Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences.
• Establishes and clearly articulate procedures and routines that promote efficiency and appropriate use of time.
• Clearly communicates the instructional purpose of each lesson and make connections to prior learning.
• Engages learners in meaningful direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice.
• Utilizes questions, discussions, and dialogue that promote critical thinking about diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences. 
Compassion:
• Empowers learners to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic learners, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
• Utilizes creative, critical thinking skills when faced with challenges.
• Design assessments that are aligned to the standards and learning targets and provide frequent opportunities for authentic and meaningful assessments.
• Establishes a classroom culture that values high expectations, work ethic, and a growth mindset.
Critical Thinking:
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy in language arts; explicitly connecting key concepts to develop learner communication skills in speaking and listening, reading, and writing for a variety of purposes.
Reflection:
• Demonstrates understanding of the diverse social, emotional and developmental learning needs of high school learners.
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Utilizes district guaranteed and viable curriculum including the scope & sequence of academic and social emotional learning targets along with the defined proficiency scales.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the learners.
• Utilizes district behavioral plans as a backbone to promote positive learner behavior.
• Fosters a safe and equitable classroom environment.
• Utilizes the district protocol for maintaining information on learner progress.
• Utilizes knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and learners.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the learners.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to learners.
 
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 may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
   
Education and/or Experience:
• North Dakota Teaching License with appropriate accreditation to teach grades 9-12.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Studies education or area of similar study.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Prior experience working in a high school setting 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.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None.



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Spanish Teacher

JobID: 3606

Position Type:
  High School Teacher/World Language - Spanish


Date Posted:
  4/15/2024


Location:
  Sheyenne High School


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Job Description Position Title: World Language - Spanish Location: Sheyenne High School Department: Curriculum & Instruction Reports To: Building-level Principal Term: 188-renewing contract beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year Schedule: M-F Full-time following the academic hours of operation Salary: Position follows the Teacher Salary Schedule 2023-2025 Date of last review: April 2024
 









SUMMARY: The World Language - Spanish Teacher creates an engaging, nurturing, and safe learning environment that allows learners to develop their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing; providing instruction in Spanish, future ready skills, knowledge, and dispositions to be compassionate, lifelong-learners, and contributing citizens in a rapidly changing world.
 
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:
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Engages with other district staff in the professional learning community process.
Communication:
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
• Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences.
• Establishes and clearly articulate procedures and routines that promote efficiency and appropriate use of time.
• Clearly communicates the instructional purpose of each lesson and make connections to prior learning.
• Engages learners in meaningful direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice.
• Utilizes questions, discussions, and dialogue that promote critical thinking about diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences. 
Compassion:
• Empowers learners to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic learners, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
• Utilizes creative, critical thinking skills when faced with challenges.
• Design assessments that are aligned to the standards and learning targets and provide frequent opportunities for authentic and meaningful assessments.
• Establishes a classroom culture that values high expectations, work ethic, and a growth mindset.
Critical Thinking:
• Develops and administers foreign language education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy in language arts; explicitly connecting key concepts to develop learner communication skills in speaking and listening, reading, and writing for a variety of purposes.
Reflection:
• Demonstrates understanding of the diverse social, emotional and developmental learning needs of high school learners.
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Utilizes district guaranteed and viable curriculum including the scope & sequence of academic and social emotional learning targets along with the defined proficiency scales.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the learners.
• Utilizes district behavioral plans as a backbone to promote positive learner behavior.
• Fosters a safe and equitable classroom environment.
• Utilizes the district protocol for maintaining information on learner progress. 
• Utilizes knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and learners.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the learners.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to learners.
 
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 may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
   
Education and/or Experience:
• North Dakota Teaching License with appropriate accreditation to teach Spanish.
• Bachelor's Degree with major or major equivalency in Spanish.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Prior experience working in a high school setting 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.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.


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Evening Custodian

JobID: 3082

Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian


Date Posted:
  4/12/2023


Location:
  District


Closing Date:
  02/29/2024


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CUSTODIAN - WEST FARGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
 
POSITION: Custodian - West Fargo Public Schools
 
TERM: 12-month positions, Monday through Friday, 2:30 - 11:00 or 3:30 PM - 12:00
 
SUMMARY: Responsible for the overall appearance of the building by ensuring that the building is regularly and thoroughly cleaned, and that light maintenance tasks are properly completed, all safety standards are upheld, and school grounds are attractively maintained.

 
QUALIFICATIONS:                         
 
• Reliable and dependable attendance
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to perform the essential job functions
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds to shoulder height on occasion
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Prior custodial experience preferred
 
SALARY: Depending on experience, starting wage is $16.50/hour-$17.60/hour plus excellent benefits and paid time off following the 2023-2024 Classified Support Staff Salary Schedule
West Fargo Public Schools offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. The annual salary listed for this position is the base cash salary and excludes retirement contributions. For qualified classified positions, the district contributes 8.26% of the employee’s annual salary to the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System (NDPERS).
               
DEADLINE: Until Filled
This posting will be used on an ongoing basis to fill openings as they arise, so communication from Human Resources will be limited. 

TO APPLY: https://www.applitrack.com/westfargo/onlineapp/
Please complete the online application and list references, no letters of recommendation are required.
 
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The West Fargo Public School District is an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or participation in lawful activities in all educational programs and employment practices.  We are committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment. 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. 



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Substitute Custodian

JobID: 3084

Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian


Date Posted:
  4/12/2023


Location:
  District


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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CUSTODIAL SUBSTITUTES - WEST FARGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
West Fargo Public Schools is now accepting applications for substitute custodians for the various locations through the school district.
 
POSITION: Custodial Substitutes - West Fargo Public Schools 
 
TERM: On-call position with options available every day of the week!
 
SUMMARY: Responsible for the overall cleaning and maintenance of the building and grounds while upholding all safety standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:                                                  
 
• Ability to perform the essential job functions
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift 50 pounds to shoulder height occasionally
• High School diploma or GED is preferred

SALARY: Substitute Hourly Rate of $15.95/hour

DEADLINE: Until Filled

TO APPLY: https://www.applitrack.com/westfargo/onlineapp/
 
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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 status protected 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. 





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Custodian - 30 hours/week

JobID: 3957

Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian


Date Posted:
  2/21/2025


Location:
  District


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Job Description Position Title: Custodian - Evening Location: District Department: Maintenance & Custodial Reports To: Custodian Services Manager Term: Year-round position Schedule: Mon-Fri Approx. 2:30pm-8:30pm Salary: Position follows the 2024-2025 Classified Salary Schedule at A130. Starting salary begins at $16.50-$18.15/hour, based on experience. Date of last review: February 2025
 











SUMMARY: The Custodian - Evening ensures the district buildings and grounds are regularly and thoroughly cleaned, equipment properly maintained, safety standards upheld, and school grounds are maintained to the standards of the district.
 
To Apply: Please complete the application and include three references.

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:
• Assists in all receiving and delivery operations.
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
Communication:
• 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.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
Critical Thinking:
• Ensures all applicable safety standards are upheld.
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
Reflection:
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Ensures overall appearance and cleanliness of the buildings and facilities is retained.
 
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 ~50 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.
• The employee may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will frequently be exposed to items of high or cold temperatures, chemical compounds, and/or sharp edges.
 
Education and/or Experience:
• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is preferred.
• Prior custodial experience is 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.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None.

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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.


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Evening Lead/Trainer Custodian

JobID: 3934

Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian


Date Posted:
  2/7/2025


Location:
  Horace High School


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Job Description Position Title: Evening Lead/Trainer Custodian Location: Horace High School Department: Maintenance & Custodial Reports To: Buildings & Grounds Supervisor Term: Year-round position Schedule: Mon-Fri 3:30pm-12:00am Salary: Position follows the 2024-2025 Classified Salary Schedule at B215. Starting salary begins at $19.30-$21.10/hour, based on experience. Date of last review: February 2025
 












SUMMARY: The Evening Lead/Trainer Custodian is responsible, under limited supervision, for assigning, inspecting, reviewing, and providing direction to a group of custodial workers. The Evening Lead/Trainer Custodian ensures the district buildings and grounds are regularly and thoroughly cleaned, equipment properly maintained, safety standards upheld, and school grounds are maintained to the standards of the district. The Evening Lead/Trainer Custodian utilizes and orients staff in the use of the district’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for logging daily work assignments, individual work orders, and equipment records.
 
To Apply: Please complete the application and include three references.

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:
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Supports building custodians by covering gaps in service across various buildings.
• Assists in all receiving and delivery operations.
Communication:
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
• Provides building security by reporting all damages to the supervisor and ensuring all doors are locked at applicable times.
• Maintains a current manual of safety data sheets on all chemicals and cleaning substances used in district buildings and assists other staff members in obtaining information from the manual.
• Documents and reports safety hazards and potential facility, grounds, or potential security compromises or problems. 
Compassion:
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
Critical Thinking:
• Observes all building cleanliness by utilizing the CompuClean program.
• Complies with all district procedures, rules, and regulations set forth in the safety manual.
• Maintains safety, efficiency, and operating condition of equipment by routinely following manufacturer’s operating procedures and instructions.
• Tracks and sets up newly acquired equipment using the CMMS.
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
Reflection:
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Assists new employees with training for equipment operation and chemical safety requirements.
• Assists in the hiring and orientation of new employees.
• Oversees and maintains safety and appearance of the district grounds by picking up and disposing of trash, removal of snow and ice, and mowing and trimming.
• Assists in moving furniture, supplies, and equipment as needed.
• Ensures all furnishings, supplies, equipment, grounds, and building interiors and exteriors are maintained for a safe, secure environment for learners, employees, and visitors to the district.
 
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:
• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
• Previous experience as a building custodian is required.
• Must be able to operate floor maintenance equipment, snow blower, lawn mower, trimmer, and all cleaning equipment.
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.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None.

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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. 
 


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Custodian - Day

JobID: 4026

Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian


Date Posted:
  3/25/2025


Location:
  Liberty Middle School


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Job Description Position Title: Custodian - Day Location: Liberty Middle School Department: Maintenance & Custodial Reports To: Custodian Services Manager Term: Year-round position Schedule: Mon-Fri Approx. 6:30-2:30pm Salary: Position follows the 2024-2025 Classified Salary Schedule at A130. Starting salary begins at $16.50-$18.15/hour, based on experience. Date of last review: March 2025
 












SUMMARY: The Custodian - Day ensures the district buildings and grounds are regularly and thoroughly cleaned, equipment properly maintained, safety standards upheld, and school grounds are maintained to the standards of the district.
 
To Apply: Please complete the application and include three references.

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:
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
Communication:
• 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.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
Critical Thinking:
• Ensures all applicable safety standards are upheld.
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
Reflection:
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Ensures overall appearance and cleanliness of the buildings and facilities is retained.
 
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 ~50 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.
• The employee may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will frequently be exposed to items of high or cold temperatures, chemical compounds, and/or sharp edges.
 
Education and/or Experience:
• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is preferred.
• Prior custodial experience is 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.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None.

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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.


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Openings as of 4/12/2025

Social Studies Teacher

JobID: 4047

Position Type:
  Middle School Teacher


Date Posted:
  4/10/2025


Location:
  Cheney Middle School


Closing Date:
  04/30/2025


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Job Description Position Title: Social Studies Teacher Location: Cheney Middle School Department: Curriculum & Instruction Reports To: Building Principal Term: Renewing 188-day contract beginning with 2025-26 school year Schedule: Mon-Fri Full-time Salary: Positions follows the Teacher Salary Schedule 2023-2025 Date of last review: April 2025











SUMMARY: The Social Studies Teacher creates an engaging, nurturing, and safe learning environment that allows learners to develop their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing; providing instruction, future ready skills, knowledge, and dispositions to be compassionate, lifelong-learners, and contributing citizens in a rapidly changing world.
 
To Apply: Please complete the application and provide a letter of interest, a resume, and three letters of recommendation. Please also include your transcripts and a copy of your licensure through ESPB, if available.
 
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:
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Engages with other district staff in the professional learning community process.
Communication:
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
• Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences.
• Establishes and clearly articulates procedures and routines that promote efficiency and appropriate use of time.
• Clearly communicates the instructional purpose of each lesson and makes connections to prior learning.
• Engages learners in meaningful direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice.
• Utilizes questions, discussions, and dialogue that promote critical thinking about diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences.
Compassion:
• Empowers learners to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic learners, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
• Utilizes creative, critical thinking skills when faced with challenges.
• Designs assessments that are aligned to the standards and learning targets and provides frequent opportunities for authentic and meaningful assessments.
• Establishes a culture that values high expectations, work ethic, and a growth mindset.
Critical Thinking:
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy; explicitly connecting key concepts to develop learner skills.
Reflection:
• Demonstrates understanding of the diverse social, emotional and developmental learning needs of learners.
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Utilizes district guaranteed and viable curriculum including the scope & sequence of academic and social emotional learning targets along with the defined proficiency scales.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the learners.
• Utilizes district behavioral plans as a backbone to promote positive learner behavior.
• Fosters a safe and equitable learning environment.
• Utilizes the district protocol for maintaining information on learner progress.
• Utilizes knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and learners.
• Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the learners.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to learners.
 
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 may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
   
Education and/or Experience:
• North Dakota Teaching License with appropriate accreditation to teach middle school social studies.
• Bachelor’s Degree in social studies education or area of similar study.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Prior experience working in a middle school setting 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.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None.

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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.
 


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Social Studies Teacher

JobID: 4048

Position Type:
  Middle School Teacher


Date Posted:
  4/3/2025


Location:
  Heritage Middle School


Closing Date:
  04/16/2025


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Job Description Position Title: Social Studies Location: Heritage Middle School Department: Curriculum & Instruction Reports To: Building Principal Term: Renewing 188-day contract beginning with 2025-26 school year Schedule: Mon-Fri Full-time Salary: Positions follows the Teacher Salary Schedule 2023-2025 Date of last review: April 2025











SUMMARY: The Social Studies Teacher creates an engaging, nurturing, and safe learning environment that allows learners to develop their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing; providing instruction, future ready skills, knowledge, and dispositions to be compassionate, lifelong-learners, and contributing citizens in a rapidly changing world.
 
To Apply: Please complete the application and provide a letter of interest, a resume, and three letters of recommendation. Please also include your transcripts and a copy of your licensure through ESPB, if available.
 
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:
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Engages with other district staff in the professional learning community process.
Communication:
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
• Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences.
• Establishes and clearly articulates procedures and routines that promote efficiency and appropriate use of time.
• Clearly communicates the instructional purpose of each lesson and makes connections to prior learning.
• Engages learners in meaningful direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice.
• Utilizes questions, discussions, and dialogue that promote critical thinking about diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences.
Compassion:
• Empowers learners to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic learners, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
• Utilizes creative, critical thinking skills when faced with challenges.
• Designs assessments that are aligned to the standards and learning targets and provides frequent opportunities for authentic and meaningful assessments.
• Establishes a culture that values high expectations, work ethic, and a growth mindset.
Critical Thinking:
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy; explicitly connecting key concepts to develop learner skills.
Reflection:
• Demonstrates understanding of the diverse social, emotional and developmental learning needs of learners.
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Utilizes district guaranteed and viable curriculum including the scope & sequence of academic and social emotional learning targets along with the defined proficiency scales.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the learners.
• Utilizes district behavioral plans as a backbone to promote positive learner behavior.
• Fosters a safe and equitable learning environment.
• Utilizes the district protocol for maintaining information on learner progress.
• Utilizes knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and learners.
• Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the learners.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to learners.
 
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 may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
   
Education and/or Experience:
• North Dakota Teaching License with appropriate accreditation to teach middle school social studies.
• Bachelor’s Degree in social studies education or area of similar study.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Prior experience working in a middle school setting 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.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None.

-----
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.
 


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Openings as of 4/12/2025

Choir and Band Teacher

JobID: 4031

Position Type:
  Middle School Teacher


Date Posted:
  3/27/2025


Location:
  Cheney Middle School


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Job Description Position Title: Choir and Band Teacher Location: Cheney Middle School Department: Curriculum & Instruction Reports To: Building Principal Term: Renewing 188-day contract beginning with 2025-26 school year Schedule: Mon-Fri Full-time Salary: Positions follows the Teacher Salary Schedule 2023-2025 Date of last review: March 2025












SUMMARY: The Choir and Band Teacher creates an engaging, nurturing, and safe learning environment that allows learners to develop their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing; providing instruction, future ready skills, knowledge, and dispositions to be compassionate, lifelong-learners, and contributing citizens in a rapidly changing world.
 
To Apply: Please complete the application and provide a letter of interest, a resume, and three letters of recommendation. Please also include your transcripts and a copy of your licensure through ESPB, if available.
 
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:
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Engages with other district staff in the professional learning community process.
Communication:
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
• Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences.
• Establishes and clearly articulates procedures and routines that promote efficiency and appropriate use of time.
• Clearly communicates the instructional purpose of each lesson and makes connections to prior learning.
• Engages learners in meaningful direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice.
• Utilizes questions, discussions, and dialogue that promote critical thinking about diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences.
Compassion:
• Empowers learners to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic learners, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
• Utilizes creative, critical thinking skills when faced with challenges.
• Designs assessments that are aligned to the standards and learning targets and provides frequent opportunities for authentic and meaningful assessments.
• Establishes a culture that values high expectations, work ethic, and a growth mindset.
Critical Thinking:
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy; explicitly connecting key concepts to develop learner skills.
Reflection:
• Demonstrates understanding of the diverse social, emotional and developmental learning needs of learners.
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Utilizes district guaranteed and viable curriculum including the scope & sequence of academic and social emotional learning targets along with the defined proficiency scales.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the learners.
• Utilizes district behavioral plans as a backbone to promote positive learner behavior.
• Fosters a safe and equitable learning environment.
• Utilizes the district protocol for maintaining information on learner progress.
• Utilizes knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and learners.
• Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the learners.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to learners.
 
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 may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
   
Education and/or Experience:
• North Dakota Teaching License with appropriate accreditation to teach middle school choir and band.
• Bachelor’s Degree in music education or area of similar study.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Prior experience working in a middle school setting 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.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None.

-----
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.
 


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Openings as of 4/12/2025

Social Studies Teacher

JobID: 4054

Position Type:
  Middle School Teacher


Date Posted:
  4/9/2025


Location:
  Liberty Middle School


Closing Date:
  04/19/2025


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Job Description Position Title: Social Studies Teacher Location: Liberty Middle School Department: Curriculum & Instruction Reports To: Building Principal Term: Renewing 188-day contract beginning with 2025-26 school year Schedule: Mon-Fri Full-time Salary: Positions follows the Teacher Salary Schedule 2023-2025 Date of last review: April 2025












SUMMARY: The Social Studies Teacher creates an engaging, nurturing, and safe learning environment that allows learners to develop their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing; providing instruction, future ready skills, knowledge, and dispositions to be compassionate, lifelong-learners, and contributing citizens in a rapidly changing world.
 
To Apply: Please complete the application and provide a letter of interest, a resume, and three letters of recommendation. Please also include your transcripts and a copy of your licensure through ESPB, if available.
 
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:
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Engages with other district staff in the professional learning community process.
Communication:
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
• Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences.
• Establishes and clearly articulates procedures and routines that promote efficiency and appropriate use of time.
• Clearly communicates the instructional purpose of each lesson and makes connections to prior learning.
• Engages learners in meaningful direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice.
• Utilizes questions, discussions, and dialogue that promote critical thinking about diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences.
Compassion:
• Empowers learners to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic learners, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
• Utilizes creative, critical thinking skills when faced with challenges.
• Designs assessments that are aligned to the standards and learning targets and provides frequent opportunities for authentic and meaningful assessments.
• Establishes a culture that values high expectations, work ethic, and a growth mindset.
Critical Thinking:
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy; explicitly connecting key concepts to develop learner skills.
Reflection:
• Demonstrates understanding of the diverse social, emotional and developmental learning needs of learners.
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Utilizes district guaranteed and viable curriculum including the scope & sequence of academic and social emotional learning targets along with the defined proficiency scales.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the learners.
• Utilizes district behavioral plans as a backbone to promote positive learner behavior.
• Fosters a safe and equitable learning environment.
• Utilizes the district protocol for maintaining information on learner progress.
• Utilizes knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and learners.
• Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the learners.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to learners.
 
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 may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
   
Education and/or Experience:
• North Dakota Teaching License with appropriate accreditation to teach middle school social studies.
• Bachelor’s Degree in social studies education or area of similar study.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Prior experience working in a middle school setting 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.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None.

-----
 


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Career and Technical Education Teacher

JobID: 3952

Position Type:
  Middle School Teacher


Date Posted:
  2/17/2025


Location:
  Liberty Middle School


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Job Description Position Title: Career and Technical Education Teacher – Middle School Location: Liberty Middle School Department: Curriculum & Instruction Reports To: Building-level Principal Term: 188-renewing contract beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year Schedule: M-F Full-time following the academic hours of operation Salary: Position follows the Teacher Salary Schedule 2023-2025 Date of last review: February 2025
 









SUMMARY: The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher creates an engaging, nurturing, and safe learning environment that allows students to develop their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing; providing instruction in CTE, future ready skills, knowledge, and dispositions to be compassionate, lifelong-learners, and contributing citizens in a rapidly changing world.

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:
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Engages with other district staff in the professional learning community process.
Communication:
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
• Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences.
• Establishes and clearly articulate procedures and routines that promote efficiency and appropriate use of time.
• Clearly communicates the instructional purpose of each lesson and make connections to prior learning.
• Engages students in meaningful direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice.
• Utilizes questions, discussions, and dialogue that promote critical thinking about diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences. 
Compassion:
• Empowers students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic learners, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
• Utilizes creative, critical thinking skills when faced with challenges.
• Design assessments that are aligned to the standards and learning targets, provide frequent opportunities for authentic and meaningful assessments.
• Establishes a classroom culture that values high expectations, work ethic, and a growth mindset.
Critical Thinking:
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy in CTE.
Reflection:
• Demonstrates understanding of the diverse social, emotional and developmental learning needs of high school students.
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Utilizes district guaranteed and viable curriculum including the scope & sequence of academic and social emotional learning targets along with the defined proficiency scales.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the learners.
• Utilizes district behavioral plans as a backbone to promote positive learner behavior.
• Fosters a safe and equitable classroom environment.
• Utilizes the district protocol for maintaining information on learner progress.
• Utilizes knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and learners.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the learners. 
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to learners.
 
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:
• North Dakota Teaching License with appropriate qualifications to teach Middle School CTE.
• Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field(s).
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Prior experience working in a middle school setting 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.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None.
 
 



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Technology and Engineering Design Teacher

JobID: 3933

Position Type:
  Middle School Teacher


Date Posted:
  2/17/2025


Location:
  Cheney Middle School


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Job Description Position Title: Technology and Engineering Design Teacher Location: Cheney Middle School Department: Special Education Reports To: Director of Special Education Term: Ongoing 188-day contract Schedule: Mon-Fri Full-time Salary: Positions follows the Teacher Salary Schedule 2023-2025 Date of last review: February 2025













SUMMARY: The Technology and Engineering Design Teacher in Career and Technical Education (CTE) creates an engaging, nurturing, and safe learning environment that allows learners to develop their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing; providing instruction in technology and engineering design, future ready skills, knowledge, and dispositions to be compassionate, lifelong-learners, and contributing citizens in a rapidly changing world.
 
To Apply: Please complete the application and provide a letter of interest, a resume, and three letters of recommendation. Please also include your transcripts and a copy of your licensure through ESPB, if available.
 
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:
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Engages with other district staff in the professional learning community process.
Communication:
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
• Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences.
• Establishes and clearly articulates procedures and routines that promote efficiency and appropriate use of time.
• Clearly communicates the instructional purpose of each lesson and makes connections to prior learning.
• Engages learners in meaningful direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice.
• Utilizes questions, discussions, and dialogue that promote critical thinking about diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences. 
Compassion:
• Empowers learners to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic learners, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
• Utilizes creative, critical thinking skills when faced with challenges.
• Design assessments that are aligned to the standards and learning targets and provide frequent opportunities for authentic and meaningful assessments.
• Establishes a classroom culture that values high expectations, work ethic, and a growth mindset.
Critical Thinking:
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy; explicitly connecting key concepts to develop learner skills.
Reflection:
• Demonstrates understanding of the diverse social, emotional and developmental learning needs of middle school learners.
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Utilizes district guaranteed and viable curriculum including the scope & sequence of academic and social emotional learning targets along with the defined proficiency scales.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the learners.
• Utilizes district behavioral plans as a backbone to promote positive learner behavior.
• Fosters a safe and equitable classroom environment.
• Utilizes the district protocol for maintaining information on learner progress.
• Utilizes knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and learners.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the learners.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to learners.
 
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 may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
   
Education and/or Experience:
• Applicants are required to possess one of the following:
  • North Dakota Teaching License.
  • Alternate Teacher License: options are available for this position through the Department of Career & Technical Education. See Technology & Engineering Education for a list of options.
    • Applicants seeking alternate licensing options are best suited for this position with an employment background or experiences in the following related areas: process thinking, engineering design process, project management, aptitude for science and math applications, awareness and use of technology tools, creativity, 3D design and digital creation, robotics, basic coding, and flexibility with emerging technologies.
• Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following areas: Major/Minor in Technology & Engineering Education, Mathematics, Science Education, Agriculture, and/or Business Education.
• Prior experience in technology and engineering fields.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Prior experience working in a middle school setting 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.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None.

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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.
 
 
 



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Openings as of 4/12/2025

English Learners Teacher - English Language Arts

JobID: 4033

Position Type:
  Middle School Teacher/ESL


Date Posted:
  3/27/2025


Location:
  Cheney Middle School


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Job Description Position Title: English Learners Teacher – English Language Arts Location: Cheney Middle School Department: Curriculum & Instruction Reports To: Building Principal Term: Renewing 188-day contract beginning with 2025-26 school year Schedule: Mon-Fri Full-time Salary: Positions follows the Teacher Salary Schedule 2023-2025 Date of last review: March 2025











SUMMARY: The English Learners (EL) Teacher – English Language Arts creates an engaging, nurturing, and safe learning environment that allows learners to develop their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing; providing instruction, future ready skills, knowledge, and dispositions to be compassionate, lifelong-learners, and contributing citizens in a rapidly changing world.
 
To Apply: Please complete the application and provide a letter of interest, a resume, and three letters of recommendation. Please also include your transcripts and a copy of your licensure through ESPB, if available.
 
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:
• Facilitates, inspires, and supports learner engagement, formative and authentic assessment, academic literacy, safe and compassionate learning environments, and technology integration through the coaching cycle framework to support learner learning.
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Engages with other district staff in the professional learning community process.
Communication:
• Communicates in a way that is effective and mindful of learners with beginner to intermediate English-speaking levels.
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
• Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences.
• Establishes and clearly articulates procedures and routines that promote efficiency and appropriate use of time.
• Clearly communicates the instructional purpose of each lesson and makes connections to prior learning.
• Engages learners in meaningful direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice.
• Utilizes questions, discussions, and dialogue that promote critical thinking about diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences.
Compassion:
• Empowers learners to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic learners, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
• Understands the learner experience as it relates to instructing learners with beginner to intermediate English-speaking levels.
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
Creativity:
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.
• Utilizes creative, critical thinking skills when faced with challenges.
• Designs assessments that are aligned to the standards and learning targets and provides frequent opportunities for authentic and meaningful assessments.
• Establishes a culture that values high expectations, work ethic, and a growth mindset.
Critical Thinking:
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy; explicitly connecting key concepts to develop learner skills.
Reflection:
• Demonstrates understanding of the diverse social, emotional and developmental learning needs of learners.
• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
Resilience:
• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.
Responsibility:
• Utilizes district guaranteed and viable curriculum including the scope & sequence of academic and social emotional learning targets along with the defined proficiency scales.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the learners.
• Utilizes district behavioral plans as a backbone to promote positive learner behavior.
• Fosters a safe and equitable learning environment.
• Utilizes the district protocol for maintaining information on learner progress.
• Utilizes knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and learners.
• Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the learners.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to learners.
 
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 may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.
   
Education and/or Experience:
• North Dakota Teaching License with appropriate accreditation to teach middle school English.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education education or area of similar study.
• EL Endorsement is required.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Prior experience working with EL Learners is preferred.
• Prior experience working in a middle school setting 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.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None.
   
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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.
 


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