1:1 Multi-Intensive Center Paraprofessional

Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is preferred, but not required.

The RMP Promise

Rocky Mountain Prep is a movement of educators, families, scholars, and advocates committed to changing public education in Colorado by democratizing college access for historically marginalized students and families. We operate twelve college-preparatory schools serving students from early childhood through twelfth grade, and we are fundamentally a world-class learning organization that invests deeply in every educator who joins us. Teachers engage in ongoing coaching and professional development, supported by clear expectations, transparent feedback, and opportunities to strengthen their craft and advance along individualized career pathways grounded in our PEAK values. Rooted in a culture of rigor and love, RMP promises to coach, develop, and champion every team member so they can do their best work and grow as professionals, people, and leaders.

Our Approach to 1:1 MI Center Support

At RMP, 1:1 Multi-Intensive (MI) Paraprofessionals provide dedicated, individualized support to a single scholar with significant cognitive, behavioral, and communication needs, ensuring they experience rigorous, joyful, and fully accessible learning every day. Grounded in Rocky Mountain Prep’s commitment to equity, love, and high expectations, you implement IEP-aligned academic, behavioral, communication, and daily living supports, including intensive behavior and sensory plans, AAC systems, and personal care tasks, all delivered with dignity and respect. Through trauma-informed practices, close collaboration with teachers and service providers, and an unwavering belief in your scholar’s potential, you help create a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment, fostering foundational skills, independence, confidence, and a love of learning that sets your scholar up to grow, connect, and thrive.

1:1 MI Center Paraprofessionals at Rocky Mountain Prep will...

• Support instruction and student learning by implementing lesson plans, providing accommodations/modifications, collecting data, and working with individuals or small groups under teacher direction.
• Reinforce routines, behavior expectations, and social-emotional skills to promote student independence and uphold classroom and school-wide systems.
• Supervise students to ensure safety during all parts of the school day, including transitions, lunch, recess, and arrival/dismissal.
• Collaborate and communicate professionally with lead teachers, school staff, and families to support student success and school goals.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and equity-minded practices that honor student dignity and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Provides trained personal and medical care (e.g., toileting, hygiene, monitoring) while maintaining student dignity, safety, and respect at all times.
• Implements individualized, intensive behavior and sensory plans using trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate de-escalation strategies, adjusting supports, proximity, and approaches based on student regulation and instructional goals.
• Supports communication systems (including AAC), visual schedules, functional life skills, and academic instruction by proactively meeting student needs and demonstrating strong self-direction and initiative within structured daily routines.
• Remains flexible and responsive in a fast-paced MI setting, positively incorporating feedback from teachers and service providers to refine supports, creatively problem-solve, and continuously improve student outcomes.

All Instructional Support Team Members at Rocky Mountain Prep:

Deliver targeted support that accelerates student growth, particularly for those with specialized learning needs or unfinished literacy skills. They partner with teachers and leaders to ensure every scholar has access to rigorous, affirming, and inclusive instruction. Grounded in RMP’s values and instructional vision, these team members build strong relationships, maintain high expectations, and adapt to student needs with flexibility and compassion. Through consistent collaboration, data-informed support, and a deep belief in every child’s potential, they help eliminate opportunity gaps and foster joyful learning environments.

Qualifications

Required:

• Provide evidence of completing high school or a GED
• Pass a background check
• Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States
• We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

Preferred:

• Previous experience working with scholars with disabilities
• Experience working with high school students and diverse populations
• CPI/NCI trained

Salary

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $43,000 to $52,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

At Rocky Mountain Prep, taking care of our team is essential to building joyful, academically excellent schools. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid Time Off – including vacation, personal, and sick days
• 5 Weeks of Paid Organizational Holidays – including Winter and Summer breaks
• Comprehensive Health Insurance – medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of medical coverage for employee-only plans.
• Retirement Through PERA – Public Employees' Retirement Association of Colorado
• Paid Leave of Absence Options – including parental, medical, and disability leave
• Mental Health & Wellness Support – to help you thrive personally and professionally
• Pre-Tax Accounts – flexible spending accounts (FSA), dependent care accounts, and health savings accounts (HSA)

*A detailed list of benefits is here .

Why RMP?

At Rocky Mountain Prep, you're joining a movement to change what's possible for public education in Colorado.We believe every child’s brilliance deserves a world-class education, and we build schools where rigor and love are the foundation for that promise. Here, you’ll be developed, challenged, and championed as you grow into the educator you aspire to be. If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who believe deeply in kids, this is the place.

Demonstrate Eligibility to Work in the United States

All employees must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States at the time of hire. Rocky Mountain Prep does not sponsor visas at this time. RMP is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.

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