Teacher: Health

Otter Valley Unified Union School District  is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and collaborative full-time health teacher to fill a vacancy in the 2025-2026 school year. It is likely that the successful candidate will work for most of the day at the middle/high school level and facilitate health lessons at the elementary schools. We encourage candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including backgrounds outside of the education world, to apply.

Job Responsibilities
All Otter Valley teachers are expected to:

• implement standards-aligned units of study and engaging lessons
• use content-specific pedagogical techniques to engage learners
• use assessment to inform instruction throughout the learning process
• create positive classroom cultures focused on relationships, inclusive practices, and reciprocal trust
• collaborate effectively with colleagues to improve teaching methods and ensure supports are in place for all students

Specific responsibilities for this position include:

• Possess ability to deliver current, relevant and adaptable class content with real world connections
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of methods, materials and techniques used to teach health and wellness across grade levels
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques and materials, which are appropriate to meet the needs of all students
• Understands the value of universal design for learning.
• Organizes classroom systems/procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged and learning.
• Collaborates with special education staff for the purpose of attaining goals designated in students’ IEPs and 504 plans.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Health concepts and skills as specified in state statute and the Education Quality Standards, including but not limited to; Nutrition principles, Family Relationships, Child development, Human growth and development, Drug Prevention education, Reproductive and Sexuality Health education, Effective communication and Stress Management.
• Create learning opportunities which enable students to apply their knowledge of Health to make informed decisions.

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Must be eligible or possess Vermont State Professional License with appropriate endorsement to teach Health PK- 12.
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification

Please apply through schoolspring.com to:
Michael Ruppel
Principal
Otter Valley High School

Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $48,000 to $96,000 Per Year
Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Health

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Questions
The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

• What barriers to achievement do you think exist for children from disadvantaged families and how would you help these children fully engage in your classes? Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)

Contact Information
Michael Ruppel
2997 Franklin Street
Brandon, Vermont 05733
Phone: 802-247-6833
Fax: 802-247-5548
Email: mruppel@rnesu.org

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