Special Education - EBD Teacher - 1.0 FTE - #112307

Rochester; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools is seeking a 1.0 FTE Special Education - EBD Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires dedication to students with emotional/behavioral challenges and collaboration with teams to support learning.

Qualified candidates will hold or be eligible for a Minnesota teaching license in K-12 Emotional Behavior Disorders or AB Strategist, with a track record of working in urban, multicultural settings and a commitment to equity across the district.

Qualifications

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

Skills

State teaching license (Minnesota)

Urban/multicultural education

Job description

POSITION

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

WORK CALENDARS

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SALARY RANGE

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: K-12 Emotional Behavior Disorders 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.

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.

EEO STATEMENT

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.