Job Description
Position Summary The Health teacher in the Somerville Public Schools maintains the safety, care, and wellbeing of the students that they are charged with. They have an understanding of child and youth development and provide opportunities for learning and social and emotional development following the standards, scope, and sequence of grade level in Health Education. The teacher in SPS holds high expectations for every student and strives to know each student's unique learning strengths and needs. The teacher uses differentiated instruction strategies to ensure equitable and meaningful access to the curriculum and learning for all students. Essential Functions & Responsibilities The essential functions or responsibilities listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position Plans units and lessons and delivers Health instruction aligned to State standards and district curriculum. Provides ongoing formative and summative assessments and analyzes assessment data in order to determine learning needs of students. Adapts curriculum and instruction to teach all students according to their varied learning strengths and needs. Establishes and maintains culturally responsive and two-way communication with parents, guardians, and caregivers. Collaborates with other educators for the delivery of specialized instruction and/or social and emotional support according to students' needs. Follows the guidance and direction of the School Principal and other school and district administrators to maintain a safe, welcoming, culturally affirming, and equitable learning environment. Participates in professional growth opportunities, reflects on current pract