ECSE Special Education Teacher - Urban Impact

Nimble; Rochester (MN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools is hiring a 1.0 FTE Special Education - ECSE Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Two positions are available.

A Minnesota PELSB license in Early Childhood Special Education is preferred or required; pay is prorated based on hire date and licensure level. Salary schedule information is in the REA contract (2025-2027).

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required: B-Age 6 Early Childhood Special Education.
• RPS makes an effort to hire teachers with a full standard license in the assigned subject and/or grade level.

Skills

Urban education experience desirable

Professional development

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Special Education

Job description

POSITION: 1.0 FTE Special Education - ECSE Teacher position available for the 2026-2027 School Year. 2 positions available

WORK CALENDAR:

Click link to view calendar with work days.

2026-2027 REA Calendar

SALARY: Prorated based upon hire date.

Based on level of education andfull years of licensed teaching experience.

Click link below to review the 2025-2027 REA Contract containing salary schedule.

REA Contract 2025-2027

QUALIFICATIONS:Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required:B-Age 6 Early Childhood Special Education

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

If you have questions regarding the position, contact the Assistant Director of Special Education, Melissa Walsh.

If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ 507-328-4270 or [e-mail].

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior successful experience in urban, multicultural education desirable.

Demonstrates continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration, and/or job-embedded staff development.

Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.

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, visitwww.rochesterschools.org.

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