Openings as of 12/27/2025
REPORTS TO: Director of Early Learning BENEFITS: Benefits available for teaching positions .5 HTE (Half Time Employment) and higher. Contact Employee Services @ 507-328-4280 for detailed benefits information. Please reference the exact job posting. Hiring Manager: Erica Schumacher, Director of Early Learning erschumacher@rochesterschools.org If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ 507-328-4270 or email joklatt@rochesterschools.org
Summary: An Early Childhood Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting the lead teacher by organizing and maintaining the classroom environment, preparing materials and activities, contributing to curriculum plans, and providing classroom instruction for children.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Six months to one year experience and/or training; Associate's degree (A.A), CDA; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Throughout a typical school day, tutors work in person with students across multiple class periods, collaborating closely with teachers to ensure tutoring is aligned, and responsive to student needs. Tutors also serve as mentors and advocates who create a safe, supportive environment where students feel valued, capable, and motivated to reach their goals. Key Responsibilites:
WORK SCHEDULE: Full time; 8 hours per day; Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (1 hour non paid lunch) WORK CALENDAR: 260 day Calendar
CLASSIFICATION: C-4-2, Exempt REPORTS TO: Director of Policy & Innovation
SALARY: $64,262 - $75,143 (Prorated based on start date.) Based on the 2024-2026 Rochester Operations Professional Employees Work Unit Agreement Click link below to review the 2024-2026 ROPE Work Unit Agreement containing salary schedule. ROPE Work Unit Agreement 2024-2026
BENEFITS: Benefits available for regular positions working an average of 30 hours per week. Contact Employee Services @ 507-328-4280 for detailed benefits information. Make sure to reference the exact job posting. Hiring Manager: Denise Moody, Director of Policy & Innovation
If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ 507-328-4253 or email kyla.androli@rochesterschools.org Job Description: The Coordinator of Fund Development for the school district plays a vital role in establishing and managing comprehensive donation and sponsorship programs, with a particular focus on activities, athletics, facilities, scholarships and academic enrichment. This position is responsible for creating and implementing strategies to secure private funding through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and naming rights opportunities. The Donations Coordinator will develop and maintain relationships with donors, businesses, and community partners while ensuring all sponsorship agreements align with district policies and educational values. This position requires strong relationship-building skills, marketing expertise, and experience in development and sponsorship management.
Key Responsibilities: 1. Program Development and Strategy:
3. Sponsorship and Agreement Management:
4. Marketing and Communications:
5. Financial Management and Reporting:
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 http://www.rochesterschools.org
Hiring Manager: Tim Limberg, Rochester ALC Prinicipal
If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ 507-328-4253 or email kyla.androli@rochesterschools.org
Description: Day to day, at will, on call, non union Substitute Transportation Education Support Professional (ESP). The hiring process will start immediately for applicants interested in working only as a day to day substitute. All district employees are paid on the 15th and the last business day of the month. Substitute Transportation Education Support Professional (ESP) hourly rate is $21.25. Transportation Professional Duties:
Application Procedure: Complete an online application. Selected candidates will receive an email confirmation from the Office of Human Resources with additional details regarding the On-Boarding process. If you would like additional information, email Josh Chapman, Transportation Services Supervisor. jochapman@rochesterschools.org. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. 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
Thank you for your interest in day to day, at will, on call, non-union substitute employment for the Rochester School District. Application Procedure: Complete an online application. It is preferred but not required for applicants hold 48 college semester credits. Applicants that do not have a degree are still eligible for substitute employment. We are in need of substitute paraprofessionals to work in the Special Education and General areas listed below. If you have experience working in the special education fields: i.e. Autism, DCD-MM, DCD-SP, Emotionally Behaviorial Disorder, your application will be considered for immediate employment. Selected qualified candidates will receive an email with additional information. The hiring process will begin immediately for applicants interested in working only as a day to day substitute. Substitute employees hired and working the previous school year automatically cover absences at the beginning of the following school year. Substitute employees are paid twice a month. Hourly rates: Day to day substitute paraprofessional or clerical-office staff positions. Variety of positions in a school setting.
General Education, Library Media or Spanish Immersion ESP Substitute Hourly Rate of pay is $20.00.
Special Education ESP Substitute jobs include DCD-MM, DCD-SP, ASD, ECSE, EBD or TBI. The hourly rate is $21.25.
Special Education ESP Substitute jobs that are "Intensive" are paid the hourly rate of $22.25.
Security ESP Substitute jobs are paid the hourly rate of $21.25.
Applicants are required to start working within two weeks of scheduling and attending a substitute orientation. Selected candidates will receive an email confirmation from the Office of Human Resources with additional details regarding orientation. If you would like additional information, email jujimenez@rochesterschools.org. Orientation Information: On Boarding consists of a 20-30 minute overview of the district absence reporting system called Red Rover along with reviewing policies and procedures. 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 All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.
Thank you for your interest in day to day, at will, on call, non-union substitute employment for the Rochester School District. Complete and submit an application and continue reading. The current need is for Elementary, Kindergarten and Special Education substitute teachers. Middle and High School opportunities to substitute teach are posted as needed but quickly fill. If you keep your availability wide open, you can substitute teach almost everyday! If you have no experience in classroom teaching, Rochester Public Schools offers paid training! Rate of Pay: A full day is $200 per day. A full day is 7 hours or more. A half day is $100. A half day is 3 hours and 30-59 minutes. If working less than the parameters listed above, the hourly rate is $27.58 times the amount of hours worked. All district employees are paid on the 15th and the last business day of the month. Qualifications:
IMPORTANT NOTE: Rochester Public Schools will reimburse you for the cost of the Substitute Short Call license once you have worked five full days (8:00am-3:30pm or 8:45am-4:15pm) for actual teacher absences. Save your email receipt from PELSB as you will be asked to submit the proof of payment at a later date. Additonal Requirements: *Experience having worked in an urban, multicultural education field desirable.
*Knowledge of subject matter, classroom management techniques and best practices. Application Procedure: Complete and submit an online application. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received. Applicants will be contacted via email with substitute On-Boarding information. Hiring process & On-Boarding consists of two phases: Phase I - Background check and Human Resources Appointment Complete an employment background check. Once reviewed and approved, you will be sent an email with instructions how to schedule an appointment to visit the Office of Human Resources. The HR appointment will take 20-30 minutes. You will receive an ID badge and get registered in all the required Technology systems needed to substitute teach. We will review the district absence reporting system called Red Rover along with reviewing procedures. Rochester Public Schools utilizes an absence reporting system called Red Rover. Review this short training video. www.redroverk12.com/sub-training This video will demostrate how to set up your availability. Download the APP to your cell phone in advance! Phase II - Required Training Once registered with district technology access, you will be shown how to schedule your training days. Hired applicants are required to complete a minimum of two days of training with one of the designated district substitute teacher trainers. If you are interested in working SPED jobs, you will be required to complete an additional two days of training. A full training day is paid $125. A half training day is paid $62.50. Additional instructions will be provided at your HR appointment on how training days are tracked and paid. Applicants are required to start working within two weeks of completing a criminal background check and visiting the Office of Human Resources. Once your training is completed, you can start working on your own! If you'd like additional information, email jujimenez@rochesterschools.org. 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 All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. 3
