Health Teacher

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

SUMMARY:

• Responsible for implementing and maximizing health education program objectives.
• Responsible for implementing health education related program activities in accordance with New Bedford Public Schools, U.S Department of Education, Health and Human Services, and Department of Justice regulations, policies and procedures
• Responsible for health instruction utilizing identified program model
• Carries out other related administrative tasks as designated
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal

Qualifications:

• Hold Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license to serve as a Health Teacher
• Possess knowledge of Health Education.
• Have experience designing and implementing engaging lessons, units and assessments in that correlate to the MA Frameworks for Health
• Have positive classroom management techniques, be responsive to student diversity, enjoy working in an urban setting
• Have excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills with colleagues, administrators and parents

Terms of Employment:

• Reports to: CDAM of the Health and Wellness, Principal, or designee
• Rate: In accordance with the Unit A contract found here

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to ensure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.