Health Teacher - Long Term Substitute

The West Seneca Central School District has a temporary, substitute 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, temporary appointment effective November 30, 2026, through March 19, 2027, with salary and benefits paid according to the West Seneca Teachers’ Association’s collective bargaining agreement prorated to the appointment time frame.
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.

Required Certification(s): Health/Health Education (Pre-K-12)
Preferred Certification(s)/Experience: none