Health Teacher — Grades 4

Job Description

BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

TITLE:
Health Teacher — Grades 4–7 - Bellingham Memorial School

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' skills and competence in Health Education and the ability to problem solve in a wide variety of settings.

• Plan and deliver engaging health education instruction aligned with the Massachusetts Health Curriculum Frameworks
• Teach topics including personal wellness, nutrition, mental and emotional health, substance abuse prevention, healthy relationships, decision-making, and personal safety
• Create a positive, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment that encourages student participation, discussion, and reflection
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and educational technology to support student learning and engagement
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Assess student progress and provide timely feedback to students and families
• Collaborate with colleagues, counselors, nurses, administrators, and student support staff to support student well-being
• Participate in team meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives
• Serve as a positive role model and promote healthy lifestyle choices among students
• Support the school’s broader commitment to student belonging, respectful relationships, and developmentally appropriate learning

• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level or discipline preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Physical Education, Education, or related field required;
  Master’s degree preferred
• Valid Massachusetts DESE licensure in Health/Family and Consumer Sciences and/or Physical Education preferred
• Experience working with upper elementary and/or middle school students preferred
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of adolescent development and health education best practices
• Experience integrating educational technology and differentiated instruction preferred
• SEI Endorsement preferred or willingness to obtain
• CORI and fingerprinting background checks are required
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

You are required to be physically capable of escorting students from the building in case of a practice drill or emergency situation in a safe and timely fashion.

Must be able to move about the classroom and have the ability to bend, sit or stand frequently.

CLASSIFICATION: BTA