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