Middle School Special Education Teacher - Federal Campus

Rocky Mountain Prep • Denver, CO

7d • $65,000 - $89,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Prep (RMP) is seeking a dedicated Middle School Special Education Teacher for its Federal Campus. This is a full-time, on-site position where teachers work directly with students, colleagues, and families to foster a strong school community and support student achievement. RMP is committed to democratizing college access for historically marginalized students and operates twelve college-preparatory schools. The organization invests in its educators through ongoing coaching, professional development, clear expectations, transparent feedback, and opportunities for career advancement based on RMP's PEAK values. The role emphasizes a culture of rigor and love, aiming to develop, champion, and support every team member.

This position is part of RMP's approach to Mild/Moderate Special Education, which focuses on inclusive education, ensuring scholars with disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). The role involves a blend of push-in co-teaching and small-group pull-out instruction, delivering individualized, data-driven supports aligned with each scholar's IEP. The approach includes academic interventions, functional and adaptive skill development, and consistent progress monitoring. Mild/Moderate Special Education teachers collaborate with general educators, service providers, and families to implement accommodations, modifications, and behavior supports, promoting academic growth, social-emotional development, and independence through culturally responsive practices and authentic family partnerships.

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. If your license is from another state, you will need to have the transfer complete before the first day of work.
• Pass a background check
• Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• 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
• History of case management
• CPI/NCI Trained

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).
• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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)
• $10,000 signing bonus paid out in two installments.

What This Job Offers

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