What are the responsibilities and job description for the Comprehensive Health Teacher-Anticipated Vacancy position at North Adams Public Schools?
This position is located at Drury High School in North Adams, Massachusetts. It is subject to the North Adams Teachers Association Contract.Job Goal: To develop and implement effective lessons, foster a supportive learning environment, communicate with families, and fulfill all professional responsibilities. Supervision: Reports to the Building PrincipalDescription: Drury High School is seeking a passionate and innovative educator to teach Comprehensive Health to 8th-grade students. The ideal candidate will bring energy, creativity, and a deep understanding of health education to deliver instruction aligned with the 2023 Massachusetts Comprehensive Health Frameworks.
This role places a strong emphasis on Healthy Relationships, Personal Safety, Substance Abuse Prevention, Nutrition, and Mental/Emotional Health.We are especially interested in a candidate who believes in student-centered, project-based learning and is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed classroom environment that promotes health literacy, social-emotional development, and lifelong wellness.Key Responsibilities: Design and implement a comprehensive health curriculum for grade 8 students, aligned with the 2023 Massachusetts Health Standards, particularly focusing on Practices 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7: Use project-based learning (PBL) methods to support student exploration, creativity, collaboration, and application of health practices. Integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) and culturally responsive teaching practices into daily instruction. Foster a supportive classroom culture that reflects trauma-sensitive and developmentally appropriate approaches. Assess student progress using authentic, performance-based assessments and provide timely, constructive feedback.
Collaborate with school counselors, nurses, and families to support student well-being and connect students to relevant resources. Utilize a variety of instructional tools and technologies to support diverse learning needs and styles. Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to the school community.
This role places a strong emphasis on Healthy Relationships, Personal Safety, Substance Abuse Prevention, Nutrition, and Mental/Emotional Health.We are especially interested in a candidate who believes in student-centered, project-based learning and is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed classroom environment that promotes health literacy, social-emotional development, and lifelong wellness.Key Responsibilities: Design and implement a comprehensive health curriculum for grade 8 students, aligned with the 2023 Massachusetts Health Standards, particularly focusing on Practices 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7: Use project-based learning (PBL) methods to support student exploration, creativity, collaboration, and application of health practices. Integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) and culturally responsive teaching practices into daily instruction. Foster a supportive classroom culture that reflects trauma-sensitive and developmentally appropriate approaches. Assess student progress using authentic, performance-based assessments and provide timely, constructive feedback.
Collaborate with school counselors, nurses, and families to support student well-being and connect students to relevant resources. Utilize a variety of instructional tools and technologies to support diverse learning needs and styles. Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to the school community.
