2026-2027 Physical Education Teacher (Must be willing to work toward APE Endorsement)

Fairfield County ESC; Ohio; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield County ESC is seeking a 2026-2027 Physical Education Teacher with the willingness to obtain the Adapted Physical Education Endorsement within 1 year of hire. The role focuses on planning, consultation, and delivery of adapted PE services for students with disabilities across multiple Fairfield County locations.

You will support IEP development, collaborate with district personnel, and provide staff development in Adapted Physical Education strategies while maintaining compliance with

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate ideas clearly in writing and speech.
• Strong organizational and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to generate professional correspondence independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop Adapted Physical Education interventions for students based on best practice and research.
• Provide quality physical education to students with disabilities in areas such as development and exercise science.
• Attend IEP, ET, IAT meetings and document observations and recommendations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Independent correspondence

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education

Adapted Physical Education Endorsement

Ohio teaching certification/licensure

Job description

2026-2027 Physical Education Teacher (Must be willing to work toward APE Endorsement) JobID: 567

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services
  
• Date Posted:
  7/14/2026
  
• Location:
  Various locations in Fairfield County
  
• Date Available:
  08/07/2026
  

Title: Teacher – Physical Education (Must be willing to obtain the Adapted Physical Education Endorsement) within 1 year of Hire)

Endorsement: 13 Semester Hours as Institution of Higher Education with 4 classes (inclusive of the 200 hour field internship) at employees expense (ESC provides a Tuition Reimbursement program)

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with a major in Physical Education or equivalent (e.g. Sport Science, Kinesiology, etc.)
Valid Ohio Teacher's Certification/Licensure
Adapted Physical Education Endorsement
Required criminal background check
Meets USCIS I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification

Reports To: Superintendent and/or Designee

Job Goal: To provide planning, consultation, coordination of resources, instruction, training and assessment services to assist district personnel and families in the development, implementation and evaluation of adapted physical education services that is appropriate for a student with a disability.

Essential Functions:

• Assist district personnel in developing Adapted Physical Education (APE) interventions for students that are based on best practice and current research.
• Provide quality physical education to students with disabilities in such areas as: human development, motor behavior, and exercise science.
• Assist with the development of the IEP.
• Attend Intervention Assistance Team (IAT), Evaluation Team (ET), and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and other meetings at district request.
• Provide written documentation of observations, consultations, and recommendations for district follow-up.
• Provide resources and training in the area of Adapted Physical Education strategies, and curricula for use with students with disabilities.
• Identify resource materials related to Adapted Physical Education and have collaborative discussions with the team, district personnel and/or the ESC supervisor about the feasibility of purchasing these materials.
• Provide consultation and staff development activities upon request from teachers, paraprofessionals, and other district personnel regarding students' physical education program.
• Provide assessments of motor development and physical development as part of the multi-factored evaluation.
• Assist with curriculum theory, development, and instruction based on relevant and appropriate assessments.
• Provide student instruction that is aligned with the team's recommendations and decisions.
• Maintain communication with all personnel, including other team members, district personnel, families and students.
• Assume responsibility for district compliance with regulations regarding required Adapted Physical Education services to students with disabilities.
• Provide and follow schedules for assigned schools and inform appropriate personnel of variances from schedule.
• Arrange travel time to maximize contact with students and to accomplish other duties.
• Engage in continuing education and professional growth activities related to licensure and education.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the director or superintendent/designee.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes, and Other Responsibilities:

• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate ideas and directions clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to generate correspondence independently.
• Respects confidences shared by the staff and operates in a discreet manner in all related matters.

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
• Occasional operation of vehicle under inclement weather conditions
• Occasional alternative/flexible hours/days.
• Occasional travel.
• Occasional interruption of duties by staff and/or telephone.
• Occasional interaction with unruly children and angry parents.
• Supplemental contracts or compensation may be awarded by a district for additional duties and responsibilities, at their discretion.

Note: The above lists are not ranked in order of importance.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent supervisor, appointing authority.