High School Spanish Teacher - SMART Campus (SY26/27)

Rocky Mountain Prep • Denver, CO

9h • $63,000 - $89,000

About The Position

This job post is for the 2026/2027 school year, starting in August of 2026. Staff will report to summer PD in July of 2026.

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 Teaching High School Spanish
At Rocky Mountain Prep, high school Spanish is a pathway to biliteracy, cultural fluency, and expanded opportunity. We design rigorous, engaging learning experiences that develop students’ proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening while affirming the linguistic assets of both Heritage and Non-Heritage Spanish speakers. Our program honors students’ lived experiences and home languages, building on what they already know while accelerating them toward advanced levels of academic language and analytical thinking. Through aligned coursework grounded in authentic texts, meaningful discourse, and culturally sustaining practices, students deepen their understanding of the diverse histories, identities, and global contributions of Spanish-speaking communities. Differentiated pathways ensure that every scholar is appropriately challenged and supported, whether beginning their language journey or refining existing fluency. By graduation, students are prepared to pursue advanced study, engage confidently across cultures, and earn the DPS Seal of Biliteracy as a testament to their academic achievement and multilingual excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree (any subject)
• Within the first year of your employment, you’re required to complete CDE READ Act training or CDE Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) -45 contact hours.
• Pass a background check.
• Demonstrate Eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver rigorous, proficiency-based instruction aligned to high school standards that develops advanced skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
• Differentiate intentionally for Heritage and Non-Heritage speakers, leveraging students’ linguistic assets and providing targeted scaffolds and acceleration pathways.
• Create culturally sustaining classrooms that affirm diverse Spanish-speaking identities and challenge dominant narratives through authentic texts and inquiry.
• Develop clear, grade-level exemplars and provide actionable, timely feedback that moves students toward mastery of complex language skills.
• Use data to monitor language growth, plan strategic re-teaching, and ensure all scholars progress toward advanced coursework and the Seal of Biliteracy.
• Incorporate immersive, real-world language experiences—including discourse, debate, literature, media, and interdisciplinary connections—to cultivate deep engagement.
• Build students’ academic vocabulary, reading comprehension, and analytical writing skills through research-based literacy practices embedded in language instruction.
• Partner closely with families, honoring home language practices and communicating student progress with clarity and respect.
• Collaborate with colleagues and student support teams to ensure equitable access to rigorous instruction and targeted interventions for all learners.
• 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: Entry Level