Special Education - LD Teacher - .5 LTS - #113740

ReNEW Schools; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools is seeking a part-time (.5) LTS School Social Worker for a limited period from August 24, 2026 to September 30, 2026 at SERCC. The position includes prorated salary based on education level and licensed teaching experience according to the 2025-2027 REA Contract.

Qualifications emphasize a Minnesota PELSB license in the relevant area and a commitment to urban, multicultural education, with ongoing professional development encouraged.

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.

Skills

Minnesota PELSB license

Job description

POSITION AVAILABLE: Part-time, .5 LTS School Social Worker (Aug 24 2026 – Sept 30 2026)

LOCATION: SERCC

WORK CALENDAR: Click link to view calendar with work days.

SALARY: 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.

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 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.