Special Education - EBD Teacher Candidate Pool - #105210

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

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools is seeking licensed teachers for the 2026-2027 school year in Rochester, MN. Positions are available full-time and/or part-time with salary prorated by hire date per the REA contract.

Required Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area (K-12 Emotional Behavior Disorders or Academic Behavior Strategist) or full standard license in the assigned subject/grade, with urban/multicultural experience preferred; ongoing professional development encouraged.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required.
• Full standard license in the assigned subject and/or grade level is preferred/required.
• Experience in urban, multicultural education desirable.
• Demonstrates ongoing professional development and knowledge of best practices.
• Understanding of students' learning styles and needs.

Skills

Urban education experience

Licensing knowledge

Education

Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area

Full standard license in assigned subject/grade

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

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].

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.
• 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.

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.