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SUMMARY: A health teacher provides a developmentally appropriate educational program for students in high school.  The teacher is responsible for developing lesson plans and delivering instruction within established curriculum guidelines; adjusting curricula to adapt to children with disabilities or different physical abilities; collaborating with other teachers, professional staff, and administrators to improve instruction; and engaging parents/guardians in conversations with regard to instructional programs and student progress.  

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• A valid license in Health & P.E. from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Consistent and on-time attendance is required for supervision and instruction of the students

 
Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Curricula including coursework in health and general education topics, human development and educational psychology
• Demonstrated experience with grade-level learning principles
• Experience with and / or willingness for rope course professional development / training as our classes have climbing components leading to appropriate credentials for our climbing course

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):

• Creates and maintains an effective and developmentally appropriate learning environment for students
• Prepares daily lessons and activities
• Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal classroom climate
• Differentiates instruction for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual need
• Collects data to document student progress and aid in planning
• Assesses student progress towards learning targets, objectives, and expectations
• Provides feedback on progress to students, parents, and administration
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve social, emotional and learning problems
• Collaborates with colleagues to improve student outcomes
• Follows specific standards, policies, and procedures of the building and the district
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and professional development activities
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
• Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Work Environment:

• Work is generally performed in a school environment during the school day, however there may be occasions for afterschool meetings (ex: Back to School Night).
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. Rarely absent or late unless the situation is of an emergency nature.

 
Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job the teacher is frequently required to kneel, stoop, bend, and crouch.  The teacher is frequently required to stand; while talking and listening.  The teacher is occasionally required to sit; walk; lift; or carry. 
• Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Responsible for set up and break down of equipment used for associated course work