Special Education - DCD-SP Teacher - 1.0 FTE - #111598

ReNEW Schools; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools seeks a 1.0 FTE Special Education - DCD-SP teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities include implementing individualized education plans and supporting students with moderate to severe needs in an urban setting.

The district emphasizes equity, professional development, and collaboration among staff to meet diverse learner needs and expectations for high-quality instruction.

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.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to equity and inclusive education within a diverse urban setting.
• Work collaboratively with peers and staff to support student learning and behavior in the classroom.

Education

Minnesota PELSB license

Job description

Position

1.0 FTE Special Education - DCD-SP Teacher 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

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.

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.