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Rochester Public Schools in Minnesota seeks a full-time Grade 1 Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This 1.0 FTE position is prorated based on hire date, with salary determined by the REA contract.
Qualified candidates hold a Minnesota PELSB license in Elementary Education or are eligible for licensure. Hiring Manager: Sam Pearson, Franklin Principal. For questions, contact the Office of Human Resources at 507-328-4210 or email rachel.hepinstall@rochesterschools.org.
POSITION:Full-time, 1.0FTE,Grade 1 Teacher position available for the 2026-2027 School Year.
WORK CALENDARS:Click link to view calendars with work days.
2026-2027 REA Calendar
SALARY RANGE: 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:Elementary Education
RPS makes an effort to hire teachers with a full standard license in the assigned subject and/or grade level.
Hiring Manager:Sam Pearson, Franklin Principal
If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ 507-328-4210 or emailrachel.hepinstall@rochesterschools.org
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.