6th Grade ELA - Long Term Substitute

HOLY HILL AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT; Richfield (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Richfield Middle School in the Holy Hill Area School District seeks a 6th Grade ELA long-term substitute to maintain continuity for students for 11 weeks starting 8/19/2026. The teacher will follow district curriculum, work with an instructional coach and reading specialist, and participate in PLC and RtI at Work initiatives.

The substitute will build positive relationships, deliver standards-aligned instruction, use data to guide teaching, and support math interventions when needed.

Qualifications

• Belief that all students can achieve at high levels.
• Passionate about working with all learners.
• Driven and knowledgeable in English/Language Arts and/or CommonLit 360 is preferred.
• Ability to develop rapport with students, staff, families, and the community.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to engage in healthy conflict to support growth.
• Excellent communication skills with staff, students, and parents.
• Organized and efficient.
• Community and team-oriented.
• Experience and/or training with Professional Learning Communities and RtI at Work.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive relationships with students that promote academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Develop instructional plans aligned with district standards and curriculum.
• Use assessment to guide instruction and provide feedback to students and stakeholders.
• Assume responsibility for student supervision.
• Use district approved RtI strategies to support all learners.
• Participate in PBIS and CPS model.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a professional learning community.
• Analyze data to be responsive for teaching and learning.
• Participate in all school and district professional development.
• Provide intervention support for students in math.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Community engagement

RtI at Work

PLC participation

Intervention planning

Education

Bachelor

Job description

6th Grade ELA - Long Term Substitute - Vacancy ID: 271433

Vacancy Details

Title: 6th Grade ELA - Long Term Substitute

School/Building: Richfield Middle School

Number of Openings: 1

URL: https://hhasd.org

Close Date (11:59 p.m. Central): Open until filled

Contact

Name: Rachel Quill

Title: Principal

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Website: https://hhasd.org

Position Details

Position Start Date: 8/19/2026

Terms/Schedule: 11 weeks

Appointment Type: Temporary

Description

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 one of the highest rated districts in the state and were recently recognized as one of six districts in the state reaching the highest levels of employee engagement with the Gallup Employee Engagement Survey. Richfield Middle School consists of approximately 217 students in grades 5th-8th.

Richfield Middle School Core Values

• Collaboration
• Integrity
• Perseverance

Position Overview

The Holy Hill Area School District is seeking a long-term guest ELA teacher for Richfield Middle School. Training in our curriculum and intervention programs will be provided by the district. Professional growth is supported by utilizing coaching rounds and having access to an instructional coach and reading specialist. We are heavily invested in the PLC and RtI at Work process in order to support professional growth and layers of instruction for all students to succeed at high levels.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Belief that all students can achieve at high levels
• Passionate about working with all learners
• Driven and knowledgeable in the area of English/Language Arts and/or CommonLit 360 is preferred
• Ability to develop a solid rapport with students, staff, families, and the community
• Strong leadership and collaboration skill with the ability to engage in healthy conflict to support growth
• Excellent communication skills with staff, students, and parents
• Organized and efficient
• Community and team-oriented
• Experience and/or training with Professional Learning Communities and RtI at Work

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop positive, encouraging relationships with students that promote academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Develop instructional plans that align with district-adopted essential standards and curriculum.
• Use assessment to guide instruction and provide feedback to students and stakeholders.
• Assume responsibility for student supervision.
• Use district approved Response to Intervention strategies and programs to support all learners.
• Participate in the school's PBIS and CPS model.
• Effectively collaborate with colleagues in a professional learning community.
• Analyze data to be responsive for teaching and learning.
• Participate in all school and district professional development.
• Provide intervention support for students in math.

Candidate Requirements

Years of Experience: 0

Degree: Bachelor

Licenses

• English
• Language Arts
• Middle Childhood - Early Adolescence Regular Education

Additional Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Letters of Recommendation
• Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications