Job Description

Jamestown Public School District has an opening for an Academic Support Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at Jamestown High School.

Please contact Mr. Darby Heinert at 701-952-4004 with any questions.

Interested applicants may apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/ndseec/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp-internaltransferform.Url=&choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=37936&category=High+School+Teaching

SUMMARY:

Provide instruction and academic support that help students with disabilities access curriculum, strengthen skills, earn credit, and participate successfully in school. Work collaboratively with general education teachers, special education teachers, and support staff to address individual learning needs and promote student independence, belonging, and progress toward graduation.

This proposed pilot position is a general education teaching assignment within a special education setting. Assigned duties must match the employee's license, approved authorizations, training, and the district's confirmed service delivery structure

SCOPE AND EDUCATIONAL OVERSIGHT

The assigned special education teacher retains case management and coordination of IEP development, required documentation, progress reporting, and special education services. Eligibility, placement, and IEP changes remain decisions of the appropriate team through established procedures. This position contributes information and implements assigned supports; it does not independently make those decisions or provide services requiring credentials the employee does not hold.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field and a valid North Dakota teaching license appropriate to the assigned grade levels and instructional content.
• Ability to differentiate instruction, use assessment data, implement accommodations, and establish a safe, structured, and supportive classroom.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and classroom management skills; commitment to student confidentiality and professional responsibilities.
• Willingness to complete district-required training and participate in ongoing coaching and collaboration with special education staff.
• Preferred: experience supporting students with disabilities, providing academic interventions, co-teaching, or teaching in a secondary school. Special education coursework or an endorsement is desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work occurs in classrooms and other assigned school settings and requires instruction, student supervision, collaboration, and timely documentation. Essential functions may be performed with reasonable accommodation. The principal evaluates performance under district procedures, with input from special education leadership regarding collaboration, implementation of assigned supports, and student progress. Administration will review the pilot's effectiveness and staffing needs.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential instructional responsibilities

• Plan and deliver standards-aligned lessons within the authorized teaching assignment, using explicit instruction, modeling, guided practice, and feedback.
• Provide individual, small-group, and classroom instruction based on student needs and the instructional plans developed with the teaching team.
• Implement assigned IEP accommodations, modifications, and supports consistently; consult the case manager when clarification or changes are needed.
• Support reading, writing, mathematics, organization, study skills, and course completion within the employee's authorized assignment; coordinate content support with licensed subject-area teachers.

Student support and progress monitoring

• Collect and maintain accurate instructional data, student work samples, attendance, and records of assigned supports. Share progress and concerns promptly with the teaching team.
• Use formative assessment to adjust instruction and contribute data for IEP goals, progress reports, and instructional decisions under the direction of the responsible special education professional.
• Implement assigned positive behavior supports and established behavior plans. Teach routines, self-advocacy, and independence; follow district safety and crisis-response procedures within completed training.
• Support access to general education classes, school activities, and transition experiences consistent with student plans and assigned responsibilities.

Collaboration and professional responsibilities

• Participate in scheduled co-planning, professional learning communities, and student support meetings with general and special education staff.
• Participate in IEP meetings as appropriate to the assigned role, contributing information about instruction, classroom performance, accommodations, and student needs.
• Communicate with families about assigned instruction and student progress in coordination with the case manager and classroom teachers.
• Coordinate classroom routines and instructional activities with assigned paraprofessionals while following the special education team's plans and administrative supervision structure.
• Maintain required records, safeguard student information, follow district policies, and complete required training in IEP implementation, instructional supports, behavior, safety, and confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the principal that are consistent with the position's scope, qualifications, and authorized teaching assignment.

Jamestown Public School Distirct is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other status protected by law. External applicants are eligible for ND Veteran's Preference.