Director of Health and Wellness

Director of Health and Wellness Natick Public Schools District Wide - Natick, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in

Natick Public Schools Job Details Job ID:

5654086

Application Deadline:

May 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted:

Apr 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Aug 26, 2026

Job Description The Natick Public Schools Seek Director of Health and Wellness Start Date:

August 2026 We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools. The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world. We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive. Job Title Director of Health and Wellness Location Natick High School Reports To Deputy Superintendent/HS Principal Work days/FTE 183 days/1.0 FTE Salary/Benefits Salary and benefits per contract with the Education Association of Natick Benefits Eligible? Yes Profile of a Natick Educator

JOB GOAL

The Director of Physical Education, Health & Wellness will provide visionary leadership and operational oversight for the Physical Education and Health programs across the Natick Public Schools, Pre-K through Grade 12. This position will direct the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model (www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/wscc) in support of the District's commitment to the health, wellness, safety, and physical development of all students and staff. The Director will serve as the district's lead advocate for a comprehensive, equitable, and data-informed culture of physical and holistic wellness.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Master's Degree in

Physical Education or Administration Required Professional Certification:

Valid Massachusetts DESE license as a Physical Education Teacher (5-12) and/or Health Education Teacher — required Valid Massachusetts DESE license as a Director/Supervisor or other applicable administrator license — required, or demonstrated ability to obtain within a defined timeline upon hire Candidates holding both a teaching license in Physical Education or Health and an administrator/director license are strongly preferred

Specialized Knowledge:

Thorough understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student, staff and community engagement and cultivation Deep knowledge of the Massachusetts Physical Education Curriculum Frameworks and National Health Education Standards (NHES) Knowledge of the Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) Framework Familiarity with social-emotional learning (SEL) principles and their integration into health and physical education Thorough understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student, staff, and community engagement

Preferred Experience:

Experience as a classroom teacher in Physical Education, Health, or a related field at the elementary, middle, or high school level Experience in a department head, curriculum coordinator, or leadership role in a public school district Experience developing, delivering, and evaluating professional development for educators Experience building and sustaining community partnerships in support of school health and wellness initiatives Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and student information systems such as PowerSchool; will train the right candidate

Skills:

Strong instructional leadership skills with the ability to coach and support teachers at all levels Effective communicator in both written and oral forms across all levels of an organization Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously Demonstrated ability to use data to inform program decisions and drive continuous improvement Ability to build collaborative relationships with teachers, administrators, families, and community partners Flexible, organized, and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student and staff growth Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable Alternative degrees or experience may be substituted for the above at the discretion of the Superintendent, if such a substitution brings a strong candidate forward.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Jennifer Hemenway 13 E. Central Street Natick, Massachusetts 01760

Phone:

508-647-6502

Email:

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