Equity-Focused Special Education Instructional Coach

Rochester Public Schools ISD #535; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 52,463 - 96,111; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools seeks qualified teachers for the 2026-2027 school year, offering full-time and/or part-time positions with compensation prorated based on hire date. The salary range is $52,463 to $96,111 annually, depending on education level and years of licensed teaching experience.

Applicants must hold a Minnesota PELSB license in the appropriate area; a Special Education license is preferred or required.

Qualifications

• Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area; Special Education license preferred or required.
• Experience with urban, multicultural education desirable.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and applying best practices.

Skills

Urban education

Multicultural education

Classroom management

Education

Minnesota PELSB license (Special Education or any area)

Job description

ESTIMATED INTERVIEW DATE:Ongoing

POSITION AVAILABLE: Full time and/or Part Time positions for the 2026-2027 School Year

WORK CALENDAR:

Click link to view calendar with work days.

2026-2027 REA Calendar

SALARY RANGE: $52,463 - $96,111/annually(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:Any Special Education license

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.