Health Teacher

Department:

Middle School

Job Title

Health Teacher

FLSA Status:

(Exempt/Non-exempt)

Exempt, Unit A

Reports to:

Building Principal 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION (1-3 LINES DESCRIBING ROLE):

A health teacher provides a developmentally appropriate educational program for students in middle 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 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

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (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 and on-time attendance is required for supervision and instruction of the students
• Other duties as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work Environment:  

• Work is performed in school environments

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds
• Sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.