Special Education - ECSE Teacher - 1.0 LTS - #112781

Nimble; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools in Rochester, MN is seeking a Full-time Long Term Sub ECSE Teacher from August 17, 2026 through November 24, 2026.

The position requires a Minnesota PELSB license in Early Childhood Special Education (Age 6) and emphasizes serving diverse learners within an urban, multicultural context. The district supports ongoing professional development, collaboration, and equity in education.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required: B-Age 6 Early Childhood Special Education.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff to support diverse learner needs and equity goals.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment and effective instruction.
• Adhere to district policies and drive continuous improvement.

Education

Minnesota PELSB license - B-Age 6 ECSE

Job description

POSITION

Full-time, 1.0 LTS (Long Term Sub), ECSE Teacher position available on or about August 17, 2026 through November 24, 2026.

WORK CALENDARS

2026-2027 REA Calendar

SALARY

Prorated based upon hire date.

Based on level of education and full years of licensed teaching experience.

REA Contract 2025-2027

QUALIFICATIONS

Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required: B-Age 6 Early Childhood Special Education

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

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

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.

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