Anticipated 9-12 Health Science Teacher
DESCRIPTION:
The Everett Public Schools is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and motivated educator to teach health science and skills-based health education in grades 9-12.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education or equivalent
- Massachusetts DESE K-12 Health/Family and Consumer Science License
- Experience working in a clinical health care setting
- Knowledge of standards-based instruction
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, colleagues, and administrators
- Demonstrate a commitment to excellence, equity, and high expectations for all students with an emphasis on building strengths that students bring to the teaching/learning process
- Demonstrate energy and enthusiasm for health education and teaching
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Strong collaboration skills
- Ability to collect, interpret, and utilize data in order to improve instruction and learning
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts
- SEI Endorsement
- Experience working in an urban public school setting
- Language proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, or French
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead Health Science Pathway (HSP) classes, and other Health Department classes, utilizing curricula approved by the school district
- Instruct HSP students in hands-on, clinical health care skills
- Create and implement lessons, providing differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students, while following the state and national health standards
- Support the EHS Health Science Pathway and Innovation Pathway implementation through collaboration with colleagues
- Utilize inclusive practices and SEI strategies for English Learners
- Build and maintain a strong classroom culture centered on student support and achievement
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and community members to ensure the success of students
- Monitor student progress through data analysis
- Promote health initiatives within the school and community
- Provide a clean, safe and nurturing classroom environment
- Follow policies and procedures as set forth by the EPS administration and collective bargaining committee
Salary:
Salary for this position will be in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Everett School Committee and the Everett Teachers Association.
The Everett Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not
discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.