Special Education - EBD/LD Teacher - 1.0 FTE - #116239

Rochester; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools is seeking a 1.0 FTE Special Education teacher (EBD/LD) for the 2026-2027 school year. Positions at Rochester ALC (.8) and P-TECH (.2) require reliable transportation for travel between sites.

The district notes salary is prorated based on hire date and based on education level and years of licensed teaching experience; review the 2025-2027 REA Contract for salary schedule. Equity statement and district calendar links are provided.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required.
• Grade K-12
• Emotional Behavior Disorders and Learning Disabilities or Academic Behavior Strategist

Skills

Urban multicultural education

Professional development

Collaboration & teamwork

Education

Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area

Full standard license in assigned subject/grade level

Job description

POSITION

1.0 FTE Special Education - EBD/LD Teacher position available for the 2026-2027 School Year.

LOCATION

Rochester ALC (.8) and P-TECH (.2)

Traveling teachers must have reliable transportation.Mileage reimbursement 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
• Emotional Behavior Disorders and Learning Disabilities or Academic Behavior Strategist

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

CONTACT INFORMATION

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 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.