Special Education - LD Teacher - 1.0 FTE - #107367

Rochester; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools seeks a 1.0 FTE Special Education – LD Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year, serving Kellogg Middle School (.5) and PrairieCare (.5). Travel via reliable transportation; mileage reimbursement available.

Position prorated based on hire date and education/licensing level. Requirements include Minnesota PELSB license in K-12 Learning Disabilities or Academic Behavior Strategist, with a preference for a full standard license in the assigned subject/grade.

Qualifications

• Desire or requirement for Minnesota PELSB license in K-12 Learning Disabilities or Academic Behavior Strategist.
• Experience or commitment to urban, multicultural education and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Urban education experience

Education

Minnesota PELSB license K-12 Learning Disabilities or Academic Behavior Strategist

Job description

POSITION

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

LOCATIONS

Kellogg Middle School (.5) and PrairieCare (.5). Travelers must have reliable transportation. Mileage reimbursement available.

WORK CALENDAR

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SALARY

Prorated based upon hire date. Based on level of education and full years of licensed teaching experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required: K-12 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.

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.

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.