Health Teacher - Secondary

Position Type:
High School Teaching/Health

Date Posted:
6/16/2026

Location:
Poughkeepsie High School

Date Available:
09/01/2026

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

18 SOUTH PERRY STREET

POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12603

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN # 25-26-270 HEALTH TEACHER SECONDARY

26-27 VACANCY

JUNE 2026 POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOL

NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION:

The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

CERTIFIED HEALTH TEACHER SECONDARY

26-27 VACANCY

POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOL

QUALIFICATIONS:

New York State Certified in the tenure area for which they are applying to teach.

JOB SUMMARY:

Position requires the planning, organization, and implementation of the appropriate

instructional program to address the learning needs of the students; to guide and

encourage students to develop and fulfill their potential in both curricular and

extracurricular activities.

DUTIES:

The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City School District is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD.

Daily duties and responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following items:

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Develop lesson plans.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Provide for the care and protection of school property.
• Use relevant technology to support instruction.
• Observe and evaluate student performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate.
• Provide appropriate feedback on student work.
• Monitor and encourage individual student progress.
• Provide guidance to students which will promote educational development.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development.
• Update records accurately and completely as required by laws and district policies.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures and enforcing classroom, school, and district rules and procedures.
• Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate.
• Stay current with the most recent developments in appropriate subject area as initiated by the school or district.
• Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program.
• Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

APPOINTMENT:

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.

SALARY:
In accordance with the PPSTA contract

EFFECTIVE DATE:

September 1, 2026

FINAL DATE TO APPLY:

Open until filled

TO APPLY:

Please visit  to fill out an online application.
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The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure, which would tend to deprive persons of