Special Education - DCD-SP Teacher - 1.0 FTE - #115672

ReNEW Schools; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools is seeking a 1.0 FTE Special Education - DCD-SP Teacher in Rochester, MN. The successful candidate will provide specialized instruction for students with moderate to severe needs and collaborate with teachers, families, and specialists.

Licensure through Minnesota PELSB for K-12 Moderate to Severe is preferred/required. Positions include prorated salary per the 2025-2027 REA contract; detailed salary schedule available via contract.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required for K-12 Moderate to Severe.
• Urban, multicultural education experience desirable.
• Strong knowledge of assessment and IEP processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide special education services to students in K-12 with moderate to severe needs.
• Collaborate with general education staff, families, and specialists to support student learning.

Skills

Classroom management

Culturally responsive teaching

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Minnesota PELSB license (K-12)

Job description

POSITION

1.0 FTE Special Education - DCD-SP Teacher position 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 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: 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 Elementary 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 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.