Special Education - ASD Teacher Candidate Pool - #105216

ReNEW Schools; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 52,463 - 96,111; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools in Minnesota is seeking qualified teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. Positions include full-time and part-time roles with a salary range that varies by education level and licensed teaching experience.

The ideal candidate holds a Minnesota PELSB license in the appropriate area (Grade K-12, Autism Spectrum Disorders, or Academic Behavior Strategist) and has experience in urban, multicultural education.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required: Grade K-12, Autism Spectrum Disorders or Academic Behavior Strategist.
• RPS makes an effort to hire teachers with a full standard license in the assigned subject and/or grade level.
• Prior successful experience in urban, multicultural education desirable.
• Demonstrates continued professional development through coursework, research, peer collaboration, and/or job-embedded staff development.
• Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, and students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.

Responsibilities

• Support the goals and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and collaborate with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner.
• Display a quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement; respect confidential matters; ensure a safe and secure environment throughout the schools.

Skills

Minnesota PELSB license

Classroom management

Urban education experience

Job description

Job Details

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.

SALARY RANGE: $52,463 - $96,111 annually (prorated based upon hire date) Based on level of education and full years of licensed teaching experience.

Qualifications

Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required: Grade K-12, Autism Spectrum Disorders or Academic Behavior Strategist.

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

Prior successful experience in urban, multicultural education desirable.

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

Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, and 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.