Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (SY26/27)

Rocky Mountain Prep • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Prep (RMP) is seeking an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. RMP is a network of college-preparatory schools dedicated to changing public education in Colorado by providing equitable access to education for historically marginalized students and families. The ECSE program serves children ages 3-5, integrating students with diverse needs into inclusive, play-based, and academically rich classrooms. The ECSE teacher is crucial in strengthening MTSS systems, designing individualized instruction, and supporting colleagues and families. This role is part of a movement to reimagine early childhood education for children with diverse learning profiles, emphasizing partnership with general educators, service providers, and caregivers.

Requirements

• Master's in Special-Education - Early Childhood
• Current Colorado teaching license with a special education - ECE
• Special Education teachers must be certified in Colorado. If your license is from another state, you will need to have the transfer complete before the first day of school.
• Pass a background check
• Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, high-impact instruction aligned to IEP goals through developmentally appropriate practices.
• Case manage IEPs, including writing robust goals, conducting evaluations, progress monitoring, and leading family meetings.
• Manage a team of two teaching assistants to effectively support student needs, classroom routines, and inclusive learning experiences.
• Partner with general educators and paras to support inclusive practices across all classroom environments.
• Collaborate deeply with families through culturally responsive communication and inclusive partnerships.
• Use assessment data to plan, adapt, and differentiate instruction that meets scholars’ unique needs.
• Support all aspects of scholar care, including feeding, toileting, and mobility, with dignity and respect.
• Embrace RMP’s dynamic, data-driven environment with flexibility, love, and an unwavering belief in scholar potential.
• 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.
• Build inclusive, relationship-centered classrooms by implementing proactive routines, culturally responsive practices, and consistent communication with families.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues and support staff, contribute to school-wide initiatives, and support daily operations to maintain a safe and organized environment.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees