Long-Term Substitute Health Teacher (March 26, 2026 June 2026) at Watertown Public Schools

Position: LTS Teacher - HealthPosition Type: Temporary Long Term SubstituteDepartment:PE Health and WellnessLocation: Watertown High SchoolReports to: Principal THIS IS A LONG TERM SUB POSITION that is expected to start on03/26/2026 and end on 06/17/2026.General Description: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.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 instructionProvide 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.Core Competencies: Using the Massachusetts Model System for Educators Rubric priority skills and abilities that all Watertown Public School teachers should possess:Curriculum Planning and Assessment(Subject Matter Knowledge Well-Structured Lessons Curriculum and Planning Indicator Child and Adolescent Development)Demonstrates mastery of and enthusiasm for the content area and the pedagogy it requiresCan convey a grasp of child development and how students learnDesigns effective and rigorous standards based units of instruction consisting of well-structured lessons with measurable outcomes.Teaching All Students(Meeting Diverse Needs Student Engagement Safe Learning Environment)Uses instructional practices that are likely to challenge motivate and engage all students and facilitate equitable active student participationBuilds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class communityCultural ProficiencyActively creates and maintains an environment in which students diverse backgrounds identities strengths and challenges are respectedFamily and Community Engagement(Parent/Family Engagement)Engages with families and builds collaborative respectful relationships with them in service of student learningProfessional Reflection & CollaborationProfessional Culture(Reflective Practice Professional Collaboration)Regularly reflects on practice seeks and responds to feedback and demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and developmentSeeks to participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.Qualifications Required:B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field teaching Massachusetts State certification in Health/Family and Consumer SciencesAbility 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.Pay Breakdown:Per Diem Daily Rate Days 1-30: $135/ Per diem for unlicensed candidates $145/Per diem for licensed candidatesPer Diem Daily Rate after 30 days: $372.24/ Per diem.Rate for 91-184 Days - IndividualContractual Per diem rate based on the salary scalePhysical Demands:Regularly required to sit stand walk talk hear operate a computer hand-held learning devices and other office equipment reach with hands and arms and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Equal Opportunity EmployerWatertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Early Childhood Education,Classroom Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Preschool Experience,Special Education,Computer Literacy,Teaching,Cordova,Experience with Children,Toddler Care Employment Type : Temp Experience: years Vacancy: 1