Director of Health and Wellness

Natick Public Schools • Natick, MA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. They are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district committed to high-quality services for diverse students and families. The district fosters a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, valuing connectedness and belonging. With families speaking almost 60 different languages and a student population that is approximately 29% Students of Color, Natick Public Schools boasts a 97% graduation rate and 90% of students attending post-secondary schools. The district welcomes educators who thrive in a diverse environment focusing on the whole child with a strengths-based approach, aiming to support diversity, promote equitable practices, and create inclusive connections. The Director of Physical Education, Health & Wellness will provide visionary leadership and operational oversight for the Physical Education and Health programs across the Natick Public Schools, Pre-K through Grade 12. This position will direct the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model in support of the District's commitment to the health, wellness, safety, and physical development of all students and staff. The Director will serve as the district's lead advocate for a comprehensive, equitable, and data-informed culture of physical and holistic wellness.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Physical Education or Administration
• Valid Massachusetts DESE license as a Physical Education Teacher (5–12) and/or Health Education Teacher
• Valid Massachusetts DESE license as a Director/Supervisor or other applicable administrator license, or demonstrated ability to obtain within a defined timeline upon hire
• Thorough understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student, staff and community engagement and cultivation
• Deep knowledge of the Massachusetts Physical Education Curriculum Frameworks and National Health Education Standards (NHES)
• Knowledge of the Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) Framework
• Familiarity with social-emotional learning (SEL) principles and their integration into health and physical education
• Thorough understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student, staff, and community engagement

Nice To Haves

• Candidates holding both a teaching license in Physical Education or Health and an administrator/director license are strongly preferred
• Experience as a classroom teacher in Physical Education, Health, or a related field at the elementary, middle, or high school level
• Experience in a department head, curriculum coordinator, or leadership role in a public school district
• Experience developing, delivering, and evaluating professional development for educators
• Experience building and sustaining community partnerships in support of school health and wellness initiatives
• Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and student information systems such as PowerSchool
• Strong instructional leadership skills with the ability to coach and support teachers at all levels
• Effective communicator in both written and oral forms across all levels of an organization
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to use data to inform program decisions and drive continuous improvement
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with teachers, administrators, families, and community partners
• Flexible, organized, and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student and staff growth
• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and operational oversight for the Physical Education and Health programs across the Natick Public Schools, Pre-K through Grade 12
• Direct the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model in support of the District's commitment to the health, wellness, safety, and physical development of all students and staff
• Serve as the district's lead advocate for a comprehensive, equitable, and data-informed culture of physical and holistic wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director