Elementary Special Education Teacher Position - Full Time Job

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. Our Approach to Mild/Moderate Special Education
At Rocky Mountain Prep, we believe inclusive education is foundational to equity and academic excellence. Our Mild/Moderate Special Education services ensure scholars with disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), with access to rigorous, grade-level instruction alongside their peers. Through a blend of push-in co-teaching and targeted small-group pull-out instruction, teachers deliver individualized, data-driven supports aligned to each scholar’s IEP. Our approach emphasizes academic interventions, functional and adaptive skill development, and consistent progress monitoring. Mild/Moderate Special Education teachers work closely with general educators, service providers, and families to implement accommodations, modifications, and behavior supports that promote academic growth, social-emotional development, and independence—all grounded in culturally responsive practices and authentic family partnerships.

Mild/Moderate Special Education Teachers at Rocky Mountain Prep will...
Ensure accurate and consistent progress monitoring and maintain all required documentation.
Deliver individualized instruction through push-in co-teaching in classes of 28 to 32 students and pull-out small groups typically ranging from 6 to 8 students, adjusting based on need.
Align specialized instruction with general education curricula including Bridges and Amplify.
Collaborate closely with general education teachers and support staff to ensure accommodations, modifications, and behavior supports are implemented with fidelity.
Coach and support paraprofessionals in providing academic, behavioral, and adaptive interventions.
Build strong, culturally responsive relationships with scholars and families that center inclusion, communication, and shared ownership of growth.
All Teachers at Rocky Mountain Prep will:
Take ownership of student outcomes by setting high expectations, using data to guide instruction, and ensuring all scholars grow through strong planning, rigorous teaching, and timely re-teaching. RMP teachers collaborate closely with colleagues and support staff, contribute to school-wide initiatives, and support daily operations to maintain a safe and organized environment. They also model RMP’s PEAK values in all interactions and remain flexible and responsive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment aligned to our evolving Concept Essence.

Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree (any subject)
Subject matter expertise required, as evidenced by either a record of results in teaching the content or a content-specific degree
Current Colorado teaching license with a special education generalist (5-21) and/or special education specialist (5-21) endorsement(s)
Special Education teachers must be certified in Colorado. Minimum two years of lead teaching experience. (We define lead teacher as the primary teacher in the classroom who is responsible for all academic content.)
History of working with special needs populations
Understand ABC data collection
This is a full-time position with a salary range of $65,000 to $89,000, based on experience and qualifications.
At Rocky Mountain Prep, taking care of our team is essential to building joyful, academically excellent schools. 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)

*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. If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who believe deeply in kids, this is the place.
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