Schools Struggle to Fill Key Roles | Rochester News

School districts in Rochester are racing to hire teachers and staff for the 2026-27 school year, with Hilton and Fairport struggling especially in math and special education—plus niche roles like world languages and tech. The national teacher shortage and rising costs of education degrees make it tough, but there’s a bright spot: support staff roles like bus drivers and custodians are seeing more applicants than ever. If you’re considering a career in education, now’s the time to check with your local district’s HR. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/128069e40fea06ba