Special Education - DCD-SP Teacher Candidate Pool - #105214

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

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools in Minnesota invites applications for full-time and/or part-time teaching positions for the 2026-2027 school year. A current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area is preferred and/or required for Grade K-12 Moderate to Severe Mentally Handicapped.

The district values diversity and urban, multicultural education experience. Salary is listed as $52,463 to $96,111 annually, prorated based on hire date, with review of the 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.
• 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.

Skills

Urban multicultural education

Education

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

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 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.

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.