JOB TITLE: K-5 Instructional Coach / Data Support
LOCATION: Holland Heights Elementary School
EMPLOYMENT TERM: TEMPORARY NON-HEA POSITION - Full Time through end of 25-26 school year
REPORTS TO: Associate Superintendent of School Improvement
APPLICANTS: Holland Public Schools encourages applications from minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.
PRIMARY JOB GOAL: The K-5 Instructional Coach will support teachers in and out of the classroom in all academic areas. The K-5 Instructional Coach will also support elementary building principals in gathering academic behavior.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Coaching with the goal of sustainability
Support sustainability of MTSS
Help to identify and ensure at risk students (those who struggle with behavior and academic concerns and are at risk of not graduating) are receiving support through in class and other building supports.
Provide training to school teams to maintain MTSS Academic Interventions and Supports.
Use data to determine classrooms that would benefit from coaching support (data driven coaching).
Coaches designated teachers to help in the implementation of Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports.
Coordinate with building administration and school based teams on all MTSS initiatives.
Monitor school and district data (STAR, Fountas and Pinnel, Delta) to track student needs related to academics.
Attend School Improvement meetings as data warrants.
Serves on the District Continues Improvement Team.
Maintains regular, consistent, and timely attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of Subject Matter
Knowledge and experience implementing the workshop model.
Demonstrates knowledge of best practices in the classroom. (GELN Essentials)
Demonstrates knowledge of coaching techniques (content literacy, cognitive, peer, instructional).
Demonstrates knowledge in pulling building wide data to support teachers with data digs.
Teaching Methodology
Works collaboratively with Associate Superintendent of School Improvement, building principal, and teachers to implement best practices in the classroom.
Demonstrates to teachers how to integrate literacy and writing strategies into all content areas.
Demonstrates modeling, co-teaching, and feedback support.
Experience in developing and monitoring school improvement plans.
Preferred training on how to differentiate instruction.
Demonstrate experience in coaching teachers and working collaboratively with a school team and district team.
Rapport with parents, students, and other staff members (General fund time)
Interacts with students and staff in a positive manner, demonstrating respect for individual differences.
Works in a cooperative and professional manner with colleagues.
Communicates effectively with parents and staff.
Maintains, promotes, and implements building goals, objectives, and procedures.
Attends School Improvement meetings as needed to assist with data Collection and interpretation of appropriate data
Specific responsibilities as a Coach
Assists classroom teachers and administrators with parent involvement where appropriate.
Helps staff learn how to use and incorporate reading and writing strategies and methods into the district curriculum.
Maintains documentation of the work as a coach.
Provides ongoing and large group training for staff as needed.
Maintain a schedule approved by the Associate Superintendent of School Improvement.
Work cooperatively with all staff in order to best meet the needs of the students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of bachelor’s degree. Must be qualified according to Michigan Dept. of Education criteria; demonstrate proficiency in all areas of reading instruction and assessment.
Show evidence of successful, varied classroom teacher experiences. (10+ years of experience desired).
Ability to analyze data to drive instructional practice.
Demonstrate proficiency in developing/monitoring inventions plans, etc.
Ability to work well with students, staff, and parents.
Ability to demonstrate mature judgment and moral and ethical behavior.
Ability to project a positive outlook, manner, and appearance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Demonstrates the physical and psychological capacity for the demands of the teaching assignment/coaching assignment.
METHOD OF APPLICATION: All candidates should apply online at: www.hollandpublicschools.org by September 22, 2025.
Per HPS Board Policy, the following information is provided to all new employees:
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.
Holland Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, handicap, disability, or limited English proficiency in any of its programs or activities. Inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies should be directed to: The Director of Human Resources, Holland Public Schools, 320 West 24th Street, Holland, MI 49423 (616) 494-2000.
