SY Health Teacher - Elementary

Fitchburg School District South Street Early Learning Center
- Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Final date to receive applications:
Jun 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Starting Date:
Aug 20, 2026

Health Teacher
- Elementary is responsible for delivering a high‑quality instructional experience consistent with the curriculum standards of the school district.

Essential duties for all faculty members include classroom instruction; conferences with students, parents and colleagues; and active participation in the work of the department on curriculum development, activities and pedagogy.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university;
  Master’s Degree preferred.
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license in:
  • Health / Family and Consumer Science (ALL)
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff and parents and to advocate for children to problem‑solve.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders.
• Belief in increasing personal growth, both academic and social‑emotional, to achieve the highest level of achievement for every student.

• Provide learning experiences in elementary grades as guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating a learning‑conducive environment.
• Monitor and supervise students through effective classroom management.
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement.
• Use innovative instructional approaches and technologies to increase student learning and confidence.
• Follow professional practices consistent with the district's policies in working with students, parents and colleagues.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy.
• Maintain and improve professional competence through attendance at professional development events and by self‑generated activities that meet district expectations and recertification requirements.
• Plan and assess curriculum and instruction effectively.
• Guide the learning process toward curriculum objectives and establish clear standards for all lessons, units and projects.
• Differentiated instruction and provide appropriate opportunities for learning using RTI framework.
• Implement the district's mission, philosophy of education and instructional standards and objectives.
• Develop schedules to meet and instruct assigned students at designated locations and times.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by district policy and administrative regulation.
• Assist admin in implementing all student life and conduct policies, and for the classroom develop reasonable rules of behavior and procedure, maintaining order fairly.
• Establish and maintain open communication with students, colleagues and parents concerning academic and behavioral progress.
• Promote equity and diversity, ensuring equitable opportunities for student learning, and apply specific strategies for students with special needs, 504 plans and/or English learners (EL).
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the building principal/assistant principal.

Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal

Evaluated by: Principal/Assistant Principal

Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year: As negotiated by the Fitchburg School Committee and the Fitchburg Education Association (FEA).

Competitive and comprehensive health benefits are offered through the City of Fitchburg:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to the start of employment.

The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not constitute an exhaustive…