Physical Education​/DAPE Teacher

Physical Education and Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE) Teacher

Position available with Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) with placement in the SWWC region.

Major responsibilities and duties include providing special education instruction for students that includes development of physical fitness, motor fitness, fundamental motor skills and patterns, dance, individual and group games, and sports. Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE) is specifically designed physical education instruction and services for pupils with disabilities who have a substantial delay or disorder in physical development. PE/DAPE teacher organizes games and challenges that promote physical activity among children and young adults from kindergarten to high school.

The goal is to develop motor skills and physical development among younger children and proper exercise and eating habits among older children. PE/DAPE teacher needs to be able to communicate and demonstrate an activity properly.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree with licensure in K-12 Physical Education required;
Developmental Adaptive Physical Education from Minnesota Department of Education preferred. Teacher will provide physical education services to students in a self-contained setting, collaborating with paraprofessionals and member school district staff.

Contract/salary:
This full-time position begins on August 4, 2026, for the  school year, with a salary range of $54,477 to $98,387, depending on education, qualifications, abilities, and experience. The role includes excellent benefits.

Application materials:
Complete online application at and include cover letter, application form, copies of licenses (if applicable), college transcripts, resume, and two letters of reference.

Questions about application/request complete job description/request an accommodation:
Contact Kassi Knutson at  or kassi.knutson. Questions about position:
Contact Cassandra Gohman at , ext. 2313 or cassandra.gohman. Due date for applications:
Position will remain open until filled.

The Southwest West Central Service Cooperative is a regional service agency committed to advancing the work of our members (schools, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies). With a focus on service, integrity, sincerity and collaboration, we are committed to building relationships with our members to ensure we are a collaborative partner providing exceptional services, innovative solutions and proactive support. Our vision is to create a future where children, families schools and communities learn, succeed and thrive.

Authorized by MN Statute as a regional resource for our members; we are a public agency that provides a comprehensive range of educational and administrative programs and services to our members.

Equal employment opportunity:
It is the policy of the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or age. Diversity statement: SWWC's mission is to support and enhance the work of our members by providing programs and services to meet their needs.

To support and enhance all of our members, we need to embrace and celebrate all of our members. SWWC works to identify unique frameworks within the various communities we serve and actively responds by adjusting our practices to meet the ever changing needs. We strive to recruit diverse and inclusive teams that will have a positive impact on our programs and services and help us better serve our members, customers and employees.