Science Teacher - 1.0 FTE - #107398

Rochester; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools in Minnesota seeks a qualified Science teacher for grades 5-8 for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position with salary prorated based on hire date and experience, following the REA contract 2025-2027.

The ideal candidate holds a current Minnesota PELSB license in the appropriate subject area and demonstrates commitment to urban, multicultural education. Application processes and equity statements apply as described by the district.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area required.
• RPS makes an effort to hire teachers with a full standard license in the assigned subject and/or grade level.
• Experience in urban, multicultural education desirable.

Skills

Urban multicultural education

Classroom management

Curriculum alignment

Education

Minnesota teaching license (PELSS)

Job description

POSITION

Full-time, 1.0 FTE, Science position available for the 2026-2027 School Year.

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 and full years of licensed teaching experience.

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

REA Contract 2025-2027

QUALIFICATION Science 5-8

Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area required.

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

Hiring Manager

Brant Goetz, John Adams Principal

If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ 507-328-4253 or email [e-mail]

Qualifications

• Prior successful experience in urban, multicultural education desirable and language instruction.
• 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, 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.