After School Academy (ASA) Teacher - #118697

Rochester; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Targeted Services Teacher for Franklin Elementary School.

The role focuses on individualized, engaging learning experiences for elementary students needing extra support, with instruction tailored to each student’s strengths and goals beyond the regular day.

Qualifications

• Valid Minnesota teaching license appropriate to the position.
• Experience working with elementary students with diverse learning needs.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction, student-centered learning, and progress monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide student-centered learning using strengths, interests, and goals to plan differentiated instruction and enrichment activities.
• Deliver hands-on, project-based and culturally responsive learning experiences, including STEM and arts.
• Build a safe, supportive classroom that promotes belonging, confidence, relationships and social-emotional growth.
• Collaborate with families, classroom teachers, administrators and community partners to support student success.
• Use data, observations and feedback to monitor progress and adjust learning experiences.
• Maintain required documentation and ensure alignment with district expectations and Minnesota Department of Education requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Differentiated instruction

Progress monitoring

Education

Minnesota teaching license (K-6)

Job description

POSITION

Elementary Targeted Services Teacher at FranklinElementary School.

WORK CALENDAR

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2026-2027 REA Calendar

SALARY

REA Contract 2025-2027

QUALIFICATIONS

Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required: Elementary Education K-6 or Any K-6 License

RPS makes an effort to hire teachers with a full standard license in the assigned subject and/or grade level.

Reports To

Building Principal

If you have questions regarding the position, contact the Tim Limberg at Rochester ALC.

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Position Summary

The Targeted Services Teacher provides individualized, engaging learning experiences for elementary students who need additional support to succeed in their regular education program. Instruction is designed around each student's strengths, needs, interests, and goals, offering meaningful experiences beyond the traditional school day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Student-Centered Learning: Use student strengths, interests, learning needs, and goals to plan differentiated instruction and enrichment activities.
• Engaging Instruction: Provide hands-on, project-based, experiential, and culturally responsive learning opportunities, including STEM, arts, outdoor learning, and community experiences.
• Relationship-Building: Create a safe, supportive learning environment that promotes belonging, confidence, positive relationships, and social-emotional growth.
• Collaboration: Communicate and collaborate with families, classroom teachers, administrators, and community partners to support student success.
• Progress Monitoring: Use student data, observations, and feedback to evaluate progress and adjust learning experiences.
• Program Improvement: Maintain required documentation and ensure alignment with district expectations and Minnesota Department of Education requirements.

Requirements

• Valid Minnesota teaching license appropriate to the position.
• Experience working with elementary students with diverse learning needs.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction, student-centered learning, and progress monitoring.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

Commitment to Equity

Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.

https://www.rochesterschools.org/equity-statement

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions

Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.

District Information

To learn more about Rochester Public Schools, visit www.rochesterschools.org.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.