The Natick Public Schools Seek a 

Director of Health and Wellness K-12

Start Date: August 24, 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, Health, 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.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

 

• Phone, intercom, personal computer and software applications as outlined above, scanner, copy machine, calculator, camera, printers and fax machine.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (not limited to)

 

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

 

Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

• Provide district-wide instructional leadership for the Physical Education and Health programs, PreK–12, ensuring alignment with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, NHES, and CSPAP Framework.


• Lead the review, development, and implementation of a coherent, vertically aligned Physical Education and Health curriculum across all grade levels and schools.


• Collaborate with building principals and teachers to ensure high-quality, standards-based instruction in Physical Education and Health at every level.


• Develop and monitor assessments and data systems to evaluate student progress and program effectiveness in Physical Education and Health.

Wellness Leadership 

• Assist in the formulation and ongoing refinement of the District's health and wellness plan in alignment with the District Improvement Plan and School Improvement Plans. 


• Support the development of a well-defined social and emotional climate that enhances health, growth, and development in collaboration with health services, counseling, psychological services, and social services. 


• Create systems and processes to track schools' progress in attaining a culture of wellness utilizing quantifiable, data-driven rubrics and methods of continuous evaluation. 


• Coordinate with community stakeholders on behalf of Natick Public Schools health and wellness initiatives, leveraging partnerships to enhance and expand the WSCC model.

Professional Development & Staff Support 

• Plan, implement, and evaluate professional development for Physical Education and Health teachers that is current, research-based, and aligned with district and state priorities. 


• Provide ongoing coaching, observation, and instructional feedback to Physical Education and Health teachers across all schools and grade levels. 


• Evaluate existing District practices and direct the development of additional or increasingly comprehensive services for students, families, and staff as needed.

Equity & Organizational Leadership 

• Work with district and school leadership to identify and address systemic barriers that limit student, family, and staff members' equitable access to physical education, health programming, and wellness resources. 


• Identify and address bias and its impact on access to health and wellness opportunities for all students and staff. 


• Support the development of the District Improvement Plan and School Improvement Plans by contributing a physical education, health, and wellness lens to district planning processes. 


• Any other duties as assigned by the Deputy Superintendent or designee.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Move about classrooms, gymnasiums, athletic facilities, school grounds, offices, and off-site locations; on some occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces


• Remain in a stationary position for periods of time


• Operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e., iPad, copy machine, computer printer, assistive technology, etc.)


• Read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids


• Demonstrate physical education activities and skills as needed for instructional leadership purposes


• Communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated


• Communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via video conference, on the telephone, and/or in writing


• Observe details at close range and across athletic and instructional settings


• Multitask and meet multiple demands from several people


• Lift up to and including 25 lbs


• Work in an environment where the noise level is moderate to loud

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The Director of Physical Education, Health & Wellness provides direct supervision, evaluation, and professional support to all Physical Education and Health teachers across the district, PreK–12. This position also provides leadership and coordination to related wellness programs and initiatives, including employee wellness and school-based health promotion efforts, as applicable.

 

SELECTION GUIDELINES

 

• Formal application


• Rating of education and experience


• Oral interviews 


• Reference check


• Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required


• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.

The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other class protected by law.

 

Date Updated:  4/17/26