K-12 Health Teacher

DESCRIPTION:

The Everett Public Schools is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and motivated educator to teach skills-based health education in grades K-12. The position will be split between the Webster K-5 elementary school and the Devens K-12 school. The Devens school is a co-educational therapeutic day school, serving students ages 5-22 who have been identified as eligible for special education services and whose educational needs are primarily the result of significant social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health, Education and/or Liberal Arts
• Massachusetts Teaching Licensure in Health/Family & Consumer Science
• SEI Endorsement
• Knowledge and experience in special education teaching students whose primary disability is severe social/emotional or behavioral challenges
• Working knowledge of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regulations and procedures
• Knowledge of standards-based instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, colleagues, health care professionals, and administrators
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence, equity, and high expectations for all students with an emphasis on building strengths that students bring to the teaching/learning process
• Demonstrated energy and enthusiasm for health education and teaching
• Ability to collect, interpret, and disseminate data to teachers in order to improve instruction and learning.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience working in an urban public school setting
• Language proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, or French
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Strong collaboration skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• K-8 Health teachers are responsible for utilizing district-adopted curriculum, as well as other research-based instructional tools, to teach health-related concepts, skills, and strategies to students in grades K-8
• Teachers must exercise culturally responsive practices to promote equity and respect for all students
• Plan and facilitate Health lessons for K-8 students that are aligned with State Frameworks and National Health Education Standards
• Teach skills necessary to provide understanding and appreciation of health and wellness
• Collaborate and co-plan with grade level teachers and districtwide Health teachers to provide the highest quality instruction and support for students
• Adapt the Health curriculum and differentiate instruction, by using scaffolded instructional material, inclusive practices and SEI strategies, to meet the needs of all students
• Use all available technology and virtual curricula provided by the district to create engaging lessons and supports that are linked with 21st Century skills and remote accessibility
• Manage classroom behavior with strategies that motivate students and limit disruptions
• Incorporate Social Emotional Learning standards and curriculum that promote self-confidence, team-building and informed decision making
• Provide a clean, safe and nurturing classroom environment
• Communicate with student families on a regular basis using culturally responsive strategies that promote two-way conversations
• Employ a strong growth mindset and participate in professional development that is relevant to the challenges of urban education in order to close opportunity gaps
• Collaborate with guidance counselors to refer students who are in need of Social Emotional support
• Collaborate with Special Education leadership and teacher colleagues to review IEPs and ensure all accommodations are properly and consistently delivered
• Contribute to school-wide initiatives and events which may be assigned by the district Health Coordinator, Principal and Assistant Principal

Salary:

Salary for this position will be in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Everett School Committee and the Everett Teachers Association.

The Everett Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, 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.