About Holy Hill Area School District
Located just 30 minutes northwest of Milwaukee, HHASD is a high-achieving district that consistently earns the "Significantly Exceeds Expectations" rating on state report cards. Serving approximately 500 students across two campuses, we combine a supportive, small-school atmosphere with a rigorous commitment to excellence. We are currently the 8th highest rated district in the state and were recently recognized as one of seven districts in the state reaching the highest levels of employee engagement with the Gallup Employee Engagement Survey.
Why Join HHASD?
- Proven Success: Join a district of 500+ learners (4K-8th) and 90+ educators dedicated to continuous improvement.
- Strategic Growth: We utilize 100 Day cycles to align our daily work with long-term strategic goals.
- Values-Driven: We model and teach our values. Our culture is built on values such as Respect, Responsibility, Teamwork, Gratitude, Courage, Honesty, Creativity, Empathy, and Perseverance.
Position Overview
The Holy Hill Area School District is seeking a full-time, dynamic, self-driven, and collaborative instructional coach, to support student and staff achievement and growth. The ideal candidate will cultivate supportive learning environments and challenging educational opportunities through strategic partnerships with parents, staff, and the community. As an Instructional Coach, you will work directly with teaching staff and administration to model lessons, analyze data, guide curriculum renewal, and implement research-based instructional practices across all PreK-8 content areas. As a district, we are heavily invested in the PLC and RtI at Work process to support professional growth and layers of instruction for all students to succeed at high levels.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Core Mindset
- High-Expectations: Unwavering belief in the potential of all learners.
- Growth-Oriented: Committed to professional growth
- Mission-Driven: Passionate, knowledgeable, positive, and proactive
Key Skills
- Master communicator with excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Solution-focused problem solver who can navigate multiple concurrent tasks and organize fine details.
- Ability to take ownership and work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision
Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Instructional Leadership & Curricular Expertise
- PLC Collaboration: Engage effectively with educator teams within a Professional Learning Community framework to continuously improve student outcomes.
- Instructional Support: Assist educators in implementing district-approved RtI strategies, focusing heavily on high-leverage Tier 1 instruction, as well as targeted Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions and extensions. Coach educators in coaching cycles based upon student centered coaching practices.
- Building Support: Serve as a teacher-in-charge to support building needs in the absence of a building principal.
- Curriculum Alignment: Maintain an active willingness to be trained in or demonstrate deep experience with the district''s core curriculum to guide systemic curriculum renewal.
- Professional Development: Participate in and support the facilitation of school- and district-level professional development opportunities.
Data & School Culture
- Data Analysis: Utilize district assessment data to guide instructional decisions and provide meaningful feedback to teachers.
- School Culture & Leadership: Actively participate in building a positive school environment through the District Guiding Coalition (DGC).
- Behavioral & SEL Support: Support student behavioral and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) needs by championing Character Strong instruction and restorative practices.
- Relationship Building: Foster positive, encouraging relationships with students, staff, families, and the community to drive academic and emotional growth.
Candidate Requirements:
5 years successful teaching experience
Bachelor Degree: Elementary/Middle Education & Master's Degree (Masters in leadership, literacy, or curriculum-related focus is preferred.)
Wisconsin Teaching license
Additional Requirements:
- References - 3 current references - one current supervisor