Highland Local Schools has a vacancy for your consideration. Please find the details below.

Category: Certified 
Date Posted: 4/27/2026
Date Closing: 5/8/2026
Date of Availability: Beginning with the 2026-2027 School Year 
Location: Highland Middle School

The Highland Local School District has an opening for a Middle School Physical Education Teacher 
for the 2026-2027 school year.

CERTIFICATION: Ohio Multi-Age (K-12) Licensure in Physical Education is required; Adaptive Physical 
Education and/or Health endorsement is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1.  Appropriate teaching certificate or license required.
2. Strong undergraduate grade point average � (preferable above 3.0 / B average) from the 
     institution granting the bachelor's diploma with demonstrated expertise in both content and 
     pedagogy.
3. Successful documented performance in the classroom as a teacher or pre-service educator of 
    middle school students.
4. Has a comprehensive understanding of the Ohio Standards and the Ohio Model Curriculum for 
    Physical Education.
5.  Has a command of strategies to challenge and engage students.
6.  Differentiates for students at all levels of physical abilities.
7.  Selects and uses effective instructional methods and materials.
8.  Recognizes that physical activity is important for lifelong health and wellness.
9. Possesses the knowledge, capabilities, and dispositions to develop as a reflective practitioner 
    and continuous learner.

SALARY:
The person selected to fill this position will be placed at the appropriate step of the salary 
schedule contained in the negotiated agreement between the HEA and the Highland Board of Education.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested applicants with the appropriate certification may submit a letter of interest and resume 
through applitrack: www.applitrack.com/nccohio/onlineapp. The letter of interest should outline how 
the qualifications are met. Applications must be completed and submitted by midnight on the due 
date for consideration.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Highland Local School District is an equal opportunity employer. The Highland Board of Education 
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and 
transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other 
legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

OHIO REQUIRED NOTICE:
ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY MAKES A FALSE STATEMENT IS GUILTY OF FALSIFICATION 
UNDER SECTION 2921.1 OF THE REVISED CODE, WHICH IS AMISDEMEANOR OF THE FIRST DEGREE.