Special Education - DCD-MM Teacher Candidate Pool - #105217

ReNEW Schools; Rochester, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools in Rochester, MN is seeking qualified candidates for full time and/or part time roles in the 2026-2027 school year. The position requires a Minnesota PELSB license in the appropriate area (K-12 Developmental Disabilities or Academic Behavior Strategist).

The district values urban, multicultural teaching experience and ongoing professional development. RPS emphasizes equity and shared accountability, with a strong focus on respectful environments and student-centered

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required: K-12 Developmental Disabilities or Academic Behavior Strategist.
• RPS emphasizes continued professional development through coursework, research, peer collaboration, and/or job-embedded staff development.
• Experience in urban, multicultural education is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the goals and model an environment that is respectful for all, collaborating with staff to focus on learners' needs.
• Demonstrate quality customer focus, adapt to change, and pursue continuous improvement in daily work.
• Respect confidentiality and maintain a safe, secure school environment.

Education

Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area (K-12 Developmental Disabilities or Academic Behavior Strategist)

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: K-12 Developmental Disabilities 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 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.

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 email [e-mail].

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.