Health Teacher

Health Teacher Role

This position will report to School Building Principal. The Health Teacher will plan, prepare, and teach well developed culturally responsive lessons which enthuse and inspire students, and promote an exciting rigorous learning environment. The Health Teacher will assess, track, and provide relevant and timely feedback on achievement and developmental needs to students, families and colleagues. The Health Teacher will maintain a strong home, school and community connection. The Health Teacher will work within a diverse environment of dynamic learners. This position will require a high degree of creativity, cultural awareness and problem-solving capabilities.

Health Teacher Expectations

• The Health Teacher will educate students on the importance of maintaining good physical and mental health. Some of the topics they will discuss are hygiene, nutrition, and physical exercise.

Position Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates good critical thinking skills to understand student and staff experiences;
• Instructional practices that reflect an explicit understanding of being culturally responsive
• Excellent listening and questioning skills;
• Flexible and adaptable;
• Proactively plans for situations and circumstances;
• Imparts a positive impact with students and staff.

Location: Schenectady High School/Big Picture

About Schenectady City Schools

With a population of nearly 10,000 students, the Schenectady City School District is one of the largest in the Capital Region. With an incredibly diverse population we are committed to ensuring that all children feel valued, are safe and will learn. We place the highest priority on a culture of equity, ensuring that race, economics, and disability are never predictors of student achievement. Every child in our district counts and will be supported each step of the way, along the path to graduation.

The Schenectady City School District is committed to hiring members of protected classes and residents of the City of Schenectady. For more information on the District's recruitment and hiring plan, please contact the Human Resources Office. The Schenectady City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender. This policy is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and By-Laws of the Board of Education of the Schenectady City School District.