Music Teacher - 1.0 LTS - #115569

ReNEW Schools; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools in Minnesota seeks a full-time long-term substitute music teacher for Elton Hills and Pinewood, starting August 27, 2026, through October 14, 2026.

The assignment is 1.0 LTS split between two sites; salary is prorated based on education and years of licensed teaching experience, with compensation reviewed per the REA contract. A Minnesota PELSB license in instrumental and classroom music is preferred or required.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota PELSB license in Instrumental and Classroom Music preferred and/or required.
• RPS seeks teachers with a full standard license in the assigned subject and/or grade level.

Skills

Music teaching

Classroom management

Education

Minnesota PELSB license (Instrumental & Classroom Music)

Job description

POSITION

Full-time, 1.0LTS (Long Term Sub), Music Teacher position available at Elton Hills (.6 FTE) and at Pinewood (.4 FTE) on or about August 27, 2026 through October 14, 2026.

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: Instrumentaland Classroom Music

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

Hiring Manager

Steven Willman, Elton Hills Principal

If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ 507-328-4210 or [e-mail]

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.