High School Special Education Teacher - SMART Campus

Rocky Mountain Prep • Denver, CO

3d • $65,000 - $89,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Prep is hiring a High School Special Education Teacher for its SMART campus. This is a full-time, school-based role performed 100% in person alongside students, colleagues, and families. The teacher supports scholars with disabilities in accessing rigorous, grade-level instruction in the least restrictive environment through push-in co-teaching and targeted small-group instruction. Services are individualized and data-driven, aligned to each scholar’s IEP, and include academic intervention, functional and adaptive skill development, behavior support, and progress monitoring. The role works closely with general educators, support staff, service providers, paraprofessionals, scholars, and families, using culturally responsive practices and authentic family partnerships. RMP provides ongoing coaching and professional development, transparent feedback, and opportunities to grow along individualized career pathways grounded in its PEAK values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in any subject.
• Subject matter expertise, demonstrated by a record of results 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.
• Special education teachers must be certified in Colorado; applicants licensed in another state must complete the transfer before the first day of work.
• Pass a background check.
• Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of lead teaching experience, defined as serving as the primary classroom teacher responsible for all academic content.
• History of working with special needs populations.
• Understanding of ABC data collection.
• History of case management.
• CPI/NCI training.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage IEPs in compliance with IDEA timelines and requirements.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), and create, monitor, and adjust Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Maintain accurate progress monitoring and 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.
• Implement research-based intervention programs such as Lexia Core5, RAP 95, PLL, and Zearn.
• Align specialized instruction with general education curricula, including Bridges and Amplify.
• Collaborate 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 culturally responsive relationships with scholars and families centered on inclusion, communication, and shared ownership of growth.
• Set high expectations, use data to guide instruction, plan and teach rigorous lessons, and provide timely re-teaching to support student outcomes.
• Create inclusive, relationship-centered classrooms through proactive routines, culturally responsive practices, and consistent communication with families.
• Collaborate 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 and remain flexible and responsive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick days.
• Five weeks of paid organizational holidays, including Winter and Summer breaks.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; employee-only medical coverage is 100% covered.
• Retirement through the Public Employees’ Retirement Association of Colorado (PERA).
• Paid leave of absence options, including parental, medical, and disability leave.
• Mental health and wellness support.
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, and health savings accounts.
• Ongoing coaching and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level