New York City Department of Education
Job Details
Teacher Assigned – Health Education Instructional Specialist, Elementary School
(FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY)
(ONE YEAR POSITION)
Teaching students to take care of their minds and their bodies builds a foundation for lifelong learning and ensures they have the skills needed to be physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally healthy. The New York City Department of Education’s Office of School Wellness Programs (OSWP) supports school communities in building structures and environments where Health Education and Physical Education (PE) thrive, and guides schools in teaching nearly one million students what they need to know to make healthy, informed choices now and throughout their lives.
Recognizing that every student has a right to quality PE and Health Education instruction, as well as opportunities to engage in wellness-related activities inside and outside of the classroom, we believe in protecting and promoting the health and well-being of all students, and we are committed to upholding the protections afforded to individuals under local, state and federal law. Our practices reflect a dedication to equity, dignity and the right of every student to learn in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.
The Elementary School Health Education Instructional Specialist supports elementary school level Health Education teachers, principals, and district support staff Citywide through the design and delivery of professional learning experiences, including the delivery of comprehensive Health Education, HIV Education, Mental Health Education, and LGBTQ-affirming classroom trainings. Additional responsibilities include providing training follow-up support, drafting and sharing instructional resources, and staying abreast of current Health Education rules and regulations, instructional best practices, and resources in the content areas of social, emotional, and mental health; injury and violence prevention; alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use prevention; nutrition and physical activity; and growth and development. The Health Education Instructional Specialist will serve as a Citywide resource for elementary school health education, including designing citywide plans for dissemination of new/updated City, State, and National Health Education information (e.g., CDC health and safety guidelines; National Health Education Standards; NYC Food Education Standards) and delivering Citywide conference opportunities based on current student, teacher, and administrator needs.
TBD
Visiting various sites throughout New York City
Certified and licensed, appointed and tenured New York City Department of Education teachers with background and experience in Health Education.
Professional Learning and Instructional Resource Development
Capacity Building
Other
As per UFT Collective Bargaining Agreement
9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday
School year plus five additional days during winter, spring, or summer vacation period
Send cover letter, resume, and copy of license(s) by May 29, 2025, to :
Subject line: “Health Education Instructional Specialist, Elementary School”
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D
It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, unemployment status, caregiver status, consumer credit history, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.
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