Position Title

Health Teacher - Probationary

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

$46,439 - $52,886

Job Description

The West Seneca Central School District has an anticipated vacancy for a secondary Health Education Teacher who is passionate about promoting wellness and equipping students with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed, healthy life choices. The ideal candidate is a student-centered educator who values collaboration, embraces innovation, and demonstrates a deep understanding of the New York State Learning Standards for Health Education.

The position is a full-time, probationary appointment with salary and benefits paid according to the West Seneca Teachers’ Association’s collective bargaining agreement and commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Design and deliver engaging, standards-based instruction that promotes the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of all students.  
• Create a safe, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment where students feel comfortable exploring sensitive topics related to health and wellness.
• Differentiate instruction to support the diverse learning needs, backgrounds, and experiences of students.
• Integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies and promote self-awareness, responsible decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
• Leverage digital tools and instructional technology to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families, and support staff to reinforce healthy behaviors and a culture of wellness school-wide.
• Stay current with health education best practices, research, and emerging trends.
• Participate in curriculum planning, school-wide initiatives, and professional development.
• Support extracurricular wellness programs, clubs, or student-led initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles.
• Demonstrate a willingness to support school athletics and extracurricular programming. Join our dedicated team of educators and make a difference by empowering students to lead healthy, balanced, and purposeful lives.
• Strong understanding of adolescent development, culturally responsive teaching, and trauma-informed practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Qualifications

Required Certification(s):  Health/Health Education (Pre-K-12)

Preferred Certification(s)/Experience:  Physical Education (Pre-K-12), willingness to coach or support extracurricular activities is a plus  

Job Category

Teacher

Job Location

West Senior High School

Additional Information