What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher: Health position at Otter Valley Union High School?
Otter Valley Unified Union School District seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and collaborative full-time health teacher to fill a vacancy in the 2025-2026 school year. It is likely that the successful candidate will work for most of the day at the middle/high school level and facilitate health lessons at the elementary schools. We encourage candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including backgrounds outside of the education world, to apply.
Job Responsibilities
All Otter Valley teachers are expected to:
implement standards-aligned units of study and engaging lessons
use content-specific pedagogical techniques to engage learners
use assessment to inform instruction throughout the learning process
create positive classroom cultures focused on relationships, inclusive practices, and reciprocal trust
collaborate effectively with colleagues to improve teaching methods and ensure supports are in place for all students
Specific responsibilities for this position include:
Possess ability to deliver current, relevant and adaptable class content with real world connections
Demonstrates a working knowledge of methods, materials and techniques used to teach health and wellness across grade levels
Uses a variety of instructional techniques and materials, which are appropriate to meet the needs of all students
Understands the value of universal design for learning.
Organizes classroom systems/procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged and learning.
Collaborates with special education staff for the purpose of attaining goals designated in students’ IEPs and 504 plans.
Demonstrate knowledge of Health concepts and skills as specified in state statute and the Education Quality Standards, including but not limited to; Nutrition principles, Family Relationships, Child development, Human growth and development, Drug Prevention education, Reproductive and Sexuality Health education, Effective communication and Stress Management.
Create learning opportunities which enable students to apply their knowledge of Health to make informed decisions.
Education, Training and Experience Requirements
Must be eligible or possess Vermont State Professional License with appropriate endorsement to teach Health PK- 12.
CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
Please apply through schoolspring.com to:
Michael Ruppel
Principal
Otter Valley High School
Salary : $48,000 - $96,000