Music Teacher - 1.0 FTE

ESTIMATED INTERVIEW DATE: Ongoing

POSITION: Full-time, 1.0 FTE, Music Teacher position available.

WORK SCHEDULE: 7.25 hours per day.
Examples of possible work schedule include:

• Day School - Late morning to afternoon (3 sections/week)
• Night School - Early evening classes (2 sections/week)
• Wednesdays - Success Lab class and two (2) enrichment sessions and two (2) night school sessions
• Additional time for planning, collaboration, and partnership-building

*The schedule including day school and night school may fluctuate each quarter depending on student need.

WORK CALENDARS:
2025-2026 REA Calendar

SALARY RANGE: $50,525 - $91,753/annually (prorated based upon hire date)
Based on level of education and full years of licensed teaching experience.

REA Contract 2023-2025

QUALIFICATIONS: Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required: Instrumental and Classroom Music (K-12 or 9-12)
RPS makes an effort to hire teachers with a full standard license in the assigned subject and/or grade level.

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: Tim Limberg, ALC Principal

If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ 507-328-4253 or email kyla.androli@rochesterschools.org.

Job Summary: This position is grant-funded for three (3) years through the Let Music Fill My World grant. Long-term contribution of the position will depend on district budget priorities after the grant period ends. ALC is Rochester's alternative high school, serving a diverse and resilient student population. We prioritize student-centered learning, restorative practices, and wraparound support. Our students often thrive with creative, hands-on, and culturally relevant instruction that honors their voices and experiences. We operate day school, night school, recovery school, and success lab (online) programs, giving students multiple paths to graduation. This position will work across all programs. Our school has never had a full-time music teacher - This is your chance to be the first!

• This position requires on-site work and is not eligible for telework or remote work.

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.