Physical Education & Health Department Head, K-12

POSTING of VACANCY

Physical Education & Health Department Head K-12

Districtwide

2026-2027 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS

• Massachusetts licensure as a Supervisor/Director and/or Principal/Assistant Principal.
• Masters Degree or higher preferred.
• SEI teacher or administrator endorsement preferred.
• At least five years of successful teaching experience in physical education and health required.
• Instructional leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with state and national Physical Education and Health standards required.
• Knowledge and experience Universal Design for learning (UDL) preferred.
• Such other qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may deem acceptable and appropriate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote positive physical education and health culture.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Teaching & Learning in the development and implementation of a district-wide vision for learning focused on physical fitness health and wellness.
• Assist in the development and implementation of departmental curriculum objectives aligned with the learning standards of the curriculum frameworks.
• Facilitate an ongoing program of curriculum development revision and evaluation to ensure our curriculum is relevant horizontally and vertically aligned and documented in writing according to district protocols.
• Develop facilitate and implement professional learning for department members.
• Serve as a primary resource for department- and curriculum-specific questions.
• Support school-to-school transitions and course selection including collaboration with guidance counselors to ensure proper placement for newly enrolled students throughout the year at each school.
• Collect analyze interpret and use data to inform teaching learning and instructional leadership.
• Participate in the hiring process for the discipline and assist in new educator orientation induction and mentoring as needed.
• Provide leadership in the recruitment selection and assignment of teachers within the K - 12 department.
• Supervise and evaluate department members using prescribed evaluation procedures.
• Implement a variety of best practices to ensure student learning growth achievement and engagement.
• Plan and facilitate department meetings on a regularly scheduled basis as outlined in the annual district calendar and conduct post-meeting follow up as needed.
• Consult with Principals and Director of Teaching & Learning to inform and administer department budgets.
• Oversee inventory requisition and manage supplies and materials using effective record keeping distribution and collection techniques.
• Assist in communicating the districts instructional program to families greater community and community partners and serve as a resource for curriculum inquiries.
• Develop and utilize community resources for department needs.
• Provide input to the principals/assistant principals on the development of the schedule for each school.
• Remain current in best instructional and leadership practices through professional readings attendance at curriculum-focused professional learning and engagement in other professional conferences and opportunities.
• Collaborate with instructional leaders in horizontal and vertical articulation and development of teaching and learning including the design of interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with the Office of Teaching & Learning for the development and implementation of K - 12 curriculum objectives.
• Teach classes within the department; Department Heads may teach up to two (2) classes.
• Supervise the daily work assignments of substitute teachers in the department.
• Such other department related duties as the Principals and/or Director of Teaching & Learning may from time-to-time assign.

Salary: In accordance with FEA Unit B contract

Application: Please apply until filled to:

Falmouth Public Schools:

#DH-PEHealth-Admin 27-1 Lori Duerr Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

INTERNAL POSTING DATE: 05/01/2026

EXTERNAL POSTING DATE: 05/11/2026

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