Health Teacher- Long Term Substitute

Long Term Substitute-Health Teacher (Grades 9-12)- Spring 2025
You can be a teacher anywhere! Come and talk to us about a different experience. Biddeford and Dayton Schools value teachers by providing resources and Flexi-planning/development time.

Specific Job Details:
April- June 2025

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' health and wellness skills and abilities, strength, agility, poise, coordination, and teamwork; to develop students' understanding of the importance of physical and mental health to physical and mental well-being; and to motivate students to work towards, fitness, hygiene, and good health.

We expect staff and students to embrace challenges and strive to attain excellence while exemplifying Tiger PRIDE: Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Empathy.

Find Biddeford School Department's Three Pillars of Commitment to Students attached.

Brief Job Duties:
The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• Develops and administers Health Education classes consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Teaches knowledge of, and develops skills and abilities in, physical and mental health, wellness, relationships and health curriculum.
• Develops students' concepts in leadership, teamwork, responsibility and social skills; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and appropriate feedback to regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student growth and progress in health/wellnessactivities, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Assists in coordinating extra-curricular activities, including student performances, assembles, and athletic events. Help physical education staff in nspecting equipment and field areas used to ensure they are in good and safe working order.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

• State Certification as a Health Education Teacher. (520)
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
• Criminal History Record Check (CHRC), which includes Fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree in related area preferred.

• Knowledge of current health education instructional methods, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding education and students, as well as relating to health education.
• Knowledge of physiology, health and nutrition, biology and biological functions, anatomy, hygiene, exercise, and best ways to promote physical and mental well-being.

• Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches
• Views of the Saco River to its west
• Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area
• Less than two hours north of Boston.
• Home to a growing population of diverse residents
• Picturesque downtown
• Maine's youngest city with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown
• Thriving economy
• Many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking