Long-Term Substitute - Health Teacher (March 26, 2026 - June 2026)

Watertown Public Schools MA•Watertown, MA

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About The Position

Watertown High School seeks an exceptional Long-term Substitute Teacher who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who desire to serve in a way that makes a meaningful impact. Watertown High School is a great place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation, and respects their skills and abilities as a teacher. The Health Teacher will teach health education in accordance with the National Health Education Standards, the Social Justice Standards, the CASEL frameworks, and the National Sexuality Education Standards.

Requirements

B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field teaching Massachusetts State certification in Health/Family and Consumer Sciences
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis. Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district, and state.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for the course(s) taught.
Creates lesson plans aligned with current state and district standards, which drives instruction through formative assessment and differentiation.
Maintains a safe, organized classroom that supports students' independent learning, collaboration, and choice.
Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction
Provide consistent, immediate feedback to student learning and ask analytical questions that elicit students' responses that incorporate prior knowledge, life experience, and interests that are directly related to the content objective.
Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports the school-wide behavior expectation in which most students are engaged, incorporates mutual respect, and provides cooperative learning opportunities.
Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain parental information when requested, promptly return phone calls, and answer emails.
Participate in appropriate professional activities.
Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations as directed.
Other duties as assigned.