Wellness Teacher (Grades 9-12)

Norwood Public Schools; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwood Public Schools in Norwood, MA is seeking a Wellness Teacher for grades 9-12 at Norwood High School. The role delivers the district's approved curriculum, supports diverse learners, and fosters a constructive classroom environment.

Responsibilities include developing instructional materials, assessing student growth, communicating with parents, and maintaining records. Requires a Bachelor's degree and Massachusetts licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Massachusetts licensure in the area of assignment.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Provides learning experiences and teaches the course of study prescribed by the Norwood Public Schools approved curriculum.
• Develops instructional materials suitable for a wide range of verbal and visual instruction.
• Evaluates academic and social growth and maintains appropriate records.
• Communicates with parents and holds parent conferences to discuss progress.
• Creates an effective learning environment with displays and learning centers.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Massachusetts licensure in the area of assignment

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Wellness Teacher (Grades 9-12)

Norwood Public Schools Norwood High School - Norwood, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

• Job ID: 5983645
• Application Deadline: Nov 19, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
• Posted: Nov 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Dec 1, 2026

Job Description

• Provides learning experiences and teaches the course of study prescribed by the Norwood Public Schools approved curriculum.
• Develops and uses instructional materials suitable for verbal and/or visual instruction of students with wide-range of mental, physical, and emotional maturity.
• Provides instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students.
• Responsible for teaching drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student control required to achieve effective participation in all activities.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students and keeps appropriate records.
• Provides appropriate instruction and activities for students to meet the School District’s policies, goals, and objectives.
• Communicates with parents through a variety to means.
• Holds parent conferences to discuss individual student’s progress.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays such as bulletin boards, learning centers, etc.
• Maintains professional competence through professional development education activities provided by the Norwood Public Schools and/or professional growth activities and university courses.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,455 to $116,254 Per Year

Job Categories

• Classroom Teacher > Health
• Classroom Teacher > Physical Education

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Massachusetts licensure in the area of assignment.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Cynthia Derrane , Principal
• 245 Nichols Street
• Norwood, Massachusetts 02062
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]