Health Teacher

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES; Village of Newark (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES is seeking a Health Teacher to design and deliver engaging health education for middle and high school students in a special education setting. The teacher will adapt lessons to meet diverse learning needs and will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote wellness and life skills.

The position requires NYS Health certification, with dual Physical Education certification and Special Education certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold current NYS Health certification.
• Dual certification in Physical Education is preferred.
• Special Education certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver standards-based health instruction tailored to student needs.
• Adapt curriculum to support diverse needs of students with disabilities.
• Promote personal health, wellness, safety, relationships, and healthy lifestyles.
• Collaborate with special education teachers, related service providers, families, and staff.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive classroom environment that supports student growth.

Skills

Diversity inclusive teaching

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

NYS Health Certification

Dual PE Certification (preferred)

Special Education Certification (preferred)

Job description

The Health Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate health education instruction to middle and high school students in a special education setting. The teacher develops lessons that promote physical, social, emotional, and personal well-being while adapting curriculum, instructional strategies, and assessments to meet the diverse learning needs of students with disabilities. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members, the Health Teacher fosters a supportive, inclusive learning environment that encourages healthy decision-making, self-advocacy, independence, and the development of essential life skills.

This is a .5 position with an expected class day of approximately11:30a - 3:30p. Note: This schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the building and the students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver standards-based health instruction tailored to individual student needs and learning styles.
• Adapt curriculum and materials to support diverse cognitive, behavioral, communication, and social-emotional needs.
• Promote student understanding of personal health, wellness, safety, relationships, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Collaborate with special education teachers, related service providers, families, and support staff to support student success.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment that supports student growth and independence.

The duties of this position may require specific skills and abilities based on the students’ needs and/or program, including but not limited to:

• Ability to work with a diverse population of students.
• Support students to ensure a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to teaching and learning.
• Implement specialized instruction to students.
• Collaborate with colleagues and assist teacher to meet student learning needs.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with stakeholders.
• Assist with maintaining record keeping.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Promote equity and culturally responsive practices to create inclusive environments

If you have questions, please contact Debra Luna 315-332-7289 or [e-mail]

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Required:

• Current NYS certification in Health. Candidates with dual certification in Physical Education are preferred
• Position requires the successful completion of all elements of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training. W-FL BOCES provides initial and refresher TCI training.

Preferred:

• Special Education certification preferred
• Candidates should possess a broad skill set of effective teaching and learning to engage learners of all levels, including but not limited to:
  • Knowledge of the NYS Learning Standards and Assessments
  • Knowledge of curriculum content and accepted methods of instruction
  • Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Promoting equity and culturally responsive practices to create inclusive environments