Special Education Instructional Coach - 1.0 FTE - #110911

Nimble; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools in Rochester, MN seeks a 1.0 FTE Special Education Instructional Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. Positions are located at Bishop Elementary (0.6), Folwell Elementary (0.2), and District-Wide (0.2).

Traveling teachers must have reliable transportation; mileage reimbursement is available. Qualified candidates will hold a Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area or a Special Education license.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required; any Special Education license considered.
• Experience with urban, multicultural education is desirable.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and applying best practices.

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional strategies

Student learning styles

Professional development

Education

Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area (Special Education)

Job description

Position

1.0 FTE Special Education Instructional Coach position available for 2026-2027 School Year

Locations

Bishop Elementary School (.6), Folwell Elementary School (.2), District-Wide (.2)

Traveling teachers must have reliable transportation. Mileage reimbursement available.

Work Calendar

View work calendar for 2026-2027 school year.

Salary

Prorated based upon hire date.

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

Review REA Contract 2025-2027 for salary schedule.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required. Any Special Education License.
• RPS makes an effort to hire teachers with a full standard license in the assigned subject and/or grade level.
• 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 coursework, research, peer collaboration, and/or job-embedded staff development.
• Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current research-based best practices and strategies, and 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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