Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department: Department of Youth Services Education Initiative
Title: Health and Wellness Teacher
FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervisor: Regional Education Coordinator/Assistant Regional Education Coordinator
Salary: Health and Wellness teacher scale

Job Purpose:
The purpose of the Health and Wellness Teacher is to guide the development and implementation of an
instructional program that enables youth to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for lifelong
health, fitness, and well-being. This is achieved through a combination of health/fitness related educational
services, effective collaborative relationships, professional development, and a commitment to strength-based,
culturally responsive student support.

Essential Functions:
1. Provide instructional strategies and supports that are designed to help students fulfill their potential

for physical, mental, emotional, and social growth:
Plan and implement effective physical education and nutrition lessons that engage the learner and
reflect the various learning styles and needs of the students across assigned programs

Plan and deliver effective in-person, high quality, culturally responsive, and explicit instruction to youth
placed under the care of DYS

Productively engage in all professional development and training and implement knowledge, skills, and
methods promoted

Implement instructional and assessment strategies, curriculum, and all other identified instructional
materials, curriculum guides, and related resources promoted by CES and/or DYS as directed

Support the development and implementation of multiple pathways for learning, including, as
appropriate, High School equivalency preparation (HiSET/GED), diploma, post-secondary coursework,
career readiness, and vocational development.

Use students' education background and related information to plan, co-plan, teach, and co-teach (as
appropriate), including IEP goals and objectives, 504 plans, EYF education and career goals, learning
style information, education assessment packet, etc.

Demonstrate the soft skills necessary for student success, including establishing high but achievable
expectations, encouraging a love for learning, listening to others, being flexible and capable of adjusting
to novel situations, showing empathy, being culturally responsive, embedding and encouraging higher
order thinking along with teaching foundation skills, having a positive regard for students and promoting
a growth mindset

Utilize effective classroom management skills and strategies (clear norms, rules, and procedures;
proactive classroom management; effective instruction) to create a classroom climate that maximizes
learning and promotes a positive mood and tone

Administer state mandated tests (MCAS, GAIN, etc.) within the educational setting and ensure the level
of security and confidentiality required

Administer various assessments, surveys, and evaluations to students as indicated by their supervisor
and maintain accurate and complete student records, including grades, attendance, AGR, etc. (Aspen,
JJEMS, other) as directed by CES and/or DYS and in accordance with all applicable laws and
regulations

Provide a personalized and culturally responsive approach to education, including utilization of such
strategies and methods as blended learning, G-Suite, student-teacher conferences, “advisories,”
portfolio development, education and career planning, student voice, etc.

Curate student learning experiences using G-Suite/Google Classroom and/or other online resources
(Edgenuity) as directed by the supervisor

Develop individualized physical activity fitness plans with students and help students monitor their
growth against their fitness goals.

Provide students with instruction in a variety of motor skills and physical activities designed to enhance
development of every student

Provide students with opportunities to develop positive, social, and cooperative skills through physical
activity participation

Provide individualized and small group instruction to assigned students
Conduct ongoing and required assessments of student fitness levels and learning using a variety of

methods including formative, summative assessment and student progress monitoring
Actively participate in DYS and CES professional development activities
Provide age appropriate health and wellness education to youth in DYS settings
Take all necessary safety precautions to protect students, staff, equipment needed for the physical

education/nutrition program
Organize, lead, and instruct in adventure and/or fitness and nutrition programming
Substitute in classrooms, or remotely, as needed in coordination with the Regional Education

Coordinator and/or Assistant Regional Education Coordinator

2. Provide leadership and participate in training and professional development that support the
attainment of health, fitness, and well-being for students throughout the components of the DYS
system

Develop and carry out at least one (1) vocational pathway option for youth in identified program(s), e.g.
personal trainer certification.

Provide training in CPR/First Aid to youth
Train direct care staff on proper use of fitness equipment
Work jointly with DYS, CES, and other vendors in implementing fitness and nutrition curriculum
Monitor functioning of PE equipment and materials at each site and support facilitation of repairs and/or

replacement as may be necessary
Integrate adventure/fitness and nutrition programming with existing education curriculum and DYS

services
Demonstrate commitment to learning and implementing new material, knowledge, and skills as

requested
Coordinate regional fitness and nutrition activities as requested

Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Assume any additional responsibilities as directed by the Executive Director or designee.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University in a related field
Possession of a Massachusetts Physical Education and/or Health teacher license (secondary level)
Demonstrated success teaching with adolescents placed at risk
Have demonstrated strong written and communication skills
Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required
First Aid/CPR Instructor Certified at time of hire or within one year of hire

Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree from an accredited College or University in a related field
Successful teaching experience with adolescents placed at-risk

Physical Demands:
Daily travel to identified programs is required
Ability to multi-task and respond to demanding job duties with a positive mindset
Must be able to enter, exit, and move through and between classrooms and program locations

throughout the day. At some locations this will mean moving between floors

Must be able to communicate and converse effectively in real time with youth and adults from multiple
backgrounds and cultures

Must maintain situational awareness, including awareness of student activity and communication in
fast-paced secure residential treatment settings

Requires the ability to effectively handle job stress in the performance of duties
Ability to curate teaching and learning through Google Classroom, Meet, and/or Zoom as well as other

blended learning tools and software technologies

Work Conditions:
This position includes extensive travel with mileage reimbursement
Ability to handle interruptions and maintain productivity
Ability to work with diverse personalities
Skilled in working both independently and collaboratively
May be subject to locked settings where the threat of verbal abuse and physical violence exists.

Possible exposure to communicable diseases
Employees expected to follow CES Workplace Safety Standards and DYS Workplace Safety Standards

and required COVID-19 prevention and mitigation protocols. Expectations require wearing a mask,
using gloves when cleaning, attention to social distancing guidelines, and complying with hygiene
standards

Terms of Employment:
185/187 days per contract Monday through Friday – CES/DYS School calendar.
8 hours per day with benefits according to CES Personnel Policies with limited evening hours
Teachers are part of a bargaining unit represented by SEIU 509.
Position is eligible for employer subsidized health, dental, life and LTD insurances, as well as other

benefits described in the CES employee handbook.
30 day summer schedule pending funding—July through August.

CES is an equal opportunity employer and is particularly interested in candidates from a diverse range of
cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds. We are especially interested in candidates whose backgrounds are
well-suited to understanding and addressing the needs of the diverse student population we serve.