Special Education - DCD-SP Teacher - 1.0 FTE - #107318

ReNEW Schools; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools seeks a 1.0 FTE Special Education - DCD-SP Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Two positions available. Prorated salary based on hire date and licensure. See REA Contract salary schedule.

Qualified candidates hold Minnesota PELSB license in the appropriate area or are pursuing full standard licensure; experience with urban multicultural education desirable; commitment to equity and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required: Grade K-12 Moderate to Severe Mentally Handicapped.
• Rochester Public Schools seeks teachers with full standard licensure in the assigned subject/grade level.

Education

Minnesota PELSB license (Grade K-12 Moderate to Severe Mentally Handicapped)

Job description

Position

1.0 FTE Special Education - DCD-SP Teacher position available for the 2026-2027 School Year. 2 positions available.

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.

Qualifications

Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required: Grade K-12 Moderate to Severe Mentally Handicapped.

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

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].

Additional Qualifications

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, 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.