Special Education - LD Teacher - 1.0 FTE - #114894

Rochester; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools is seeking a 1.0 FTE Special Education - LD Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is prorated based upon hire date and salary is based on education level and years of licensed teaching experience.

Review the contract for salary schedules; questions may be directed to the Assistant Director of Secondary Special Education or the Office of Human Resources.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota PELSB license in K-12 Learning Disabilities or Academic Behavior Strategist.
• Rochester Public Schools hires teachers with a full standard license in the assigned subject/grade.
• Urban, multicultural education experience is desirable.
• Shows commitment to professional development through coursework or collaboration.
• Knowledge of the subject, classroom management, and diverse student needs.

Job description

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

WORK CALENDAR:

Click link to view calendar with work days.

2026-2027 REA Calendar

SALARY: Prorated based upon hire date.

Based on level of education andfull years of licensed teaching experience.

Click link below to review the 2025-2027 REA Contract containing salary schedule.

REA Contract 2025-2027

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.

If you have questions regarding the position, contact the Assistant Director of Secondary Special Education, Nicole Mueller.

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.

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.

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