Special Education - DHH Teacher Candidate Pool - #105209

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

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools is hiring for the 2026-2027 school year in both full-time and part-time roles. The district notes a salary range of $52,463 to $96,111 annually, prorated based on hire date, with placement based on education and licensed teaching experience.

Current Minnesota PELSB license in the Deaf Hard of Hearing area is preferred and/or required where applicable. Rochester Public Schools emphasizes equity and ongoing professional development for staff in a diverse urban setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working in urban, multicultural education.
• Demonstrates ongoing professional development through coursework or staff development.
• Working knowledge of classroom management techniques and strategies for diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Support equity and inclusive practices across classrooms.
• Implement high-quality instruction aligned with district standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet the needs of diverse learners.

Skills

Urban education experience

Classroom management

Professional development

Differentiated instruction

Education

Minnesota PELSB license (Deaf Hard of Hearing)

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.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required: Deaf Hard of Hearing.

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 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.

Contact

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].