Long Term Sub -High School Wellness/Pe & Health

HUDSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HUDSON, MASSACHUSETTS

Position: Long Term Sub Wellness Teacher

Reports to: Principal of Schools

Approved by: Brian K. Reagan, Ed.D

Revision Date: August 2023

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core values of the Hudson Public Schools. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Long Term Sub-Wellness teacher (Physical Education & Health) to join our community effective immediately through the remainder of this school year.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSILBILITES:

The teacher will be responsible for:

• Promotes school health/wellness, health awareness activities (both curricular and extracurricular) for students, staff, and parents.

• Create engaging lessons and activities as part of a skills-based, comprehensive health education program that favors learning and personal growth that leads to health literacy.

• establish positive relationships with students

• Allow opportunities for students to develop, learn, practice, and become proficient in skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to become health literate.

• Develop skills-based performance assessments that gauge student growth around knowledge and skill development.

• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas.

• Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students

• Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement

• Develop motor skills, physical development and proper exercise and eating habits amount students.

• Maintain a safe, positive learning environment that meets the needs of all learners.

• Shows understanding of and sensitivity to different families' home language, culture, and values.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed candidates preferred

• Bachelors degree required

• Bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese) a plus.

• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI), and fingerprints

PAY:

• Un-Licensed candidates = $135/day ($20.77/hr)
• Licensed candidates = $274.43/day ($42.22/hr)

While performing duties of this job, the employee may often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee will have ample periods of standing and may be required to traverse throughout the building. The employee must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and use hand strength to grasp tools. Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., calculator, copy machine, and computer printer). Physical abilities may also include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field. Ability must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20lbs for short periods, and walk up and down stairs several times a day. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students, staff members, and the public in person and on the telephone.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application process or on the job, you are encouraged to reach out to the Human Resources Department.