Job Goal:   The Health teacher is responsible for providing high-quality health/wellness instruction for students in grades 1– 8. Position requires teaching at three-six school sites according to the schedule provided by K – 12 Health and Physical Education Supervisor and School Principals. 

Qualifications:

• Appropriate DESE Licensure - Health and Family/Consumer science. 
• Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s degree preferred
• Previous experience teaching health
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work within teams across departments and/or schools
• Second language preferred

Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality and engaging lessons, including cooperative, project-based learning, inquiry-based lessons, practice and application, and citizenship opportunities
• Effective planning of lessons, units, and assessments
• Demonstrates working knowledge, implementation, and evaluation of Health curriculum, including sexual health, substance abuse, and violence prevention
• Frames units and lessons around essential questions and student-learning objectives
• Establishes and maintains effective classroom management system that creates a safe learning environment
• Reviews current events and information in the Health field and communicates to students
• Promotes and enforces high expectations and standards for students and achievement
• Promotes equity and appreciation of diversity and ensures equitable opportunities for student learning and participation
• Demonstrates appreciation and understanding of sensitivity to diversity
• Communicates effectively with administration, staff, parents, and community members
• Collaborates with School Leadership, Counselor Educators and grade-level Teachers to coordinate instructio
• Adheres to all state and local guidelines
• Performs other duties or responsibilities assigned by the principal and/or Supervisor

Position Reports to: Supervisor for Health and Physical Education

The Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.