Middle School Special Education Teacher

Rocky Mountain Prep • Denver, CO

1d • $65,000 - $89,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Prep is hiring a school-based Middle School Special Education Teacher to provide mild/moderate special education services at one of its Rocky Mountain campuses. This is a 100% in-person role. The teacher supports inclusive education by ensuring scholars with disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public Education in the Least Restrictive Environment, with access to rigorous, grade-level instruction alongside peers. Instruction includes push-in co-teaching and targeted small-group pull-out support, with individualized, data-driven services aligned to each scholar’s IEP. The role supports academic interventions, functional and adaptive skill development, and progress monitoring, while partnering with general educators, service providers, paraprofessionals, scholars, and families.

Rocky Mountain Prep describes itself as a network of twelve college-preparatory schools serving students from early childhood through twelfth grade. Its educators receive ongoing coaching and professional development, transparent feedback, and opportunities to grow through individualized career pathways. The organization emphasizes rigor and love, culturally responsive practices, family partnerships, high expectations, data-informed instruction, and 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; an out-of-state license must be transferred 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 being 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).
• Ensure accurate and consistent progress monitoring and maintain required documentation.
• Deliver individualized instruction through push-in co-teaching and pull-out small groups, adjusting instruction based on student needs.
• Implement research-based intervention programs, including 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 implement accommodations, modifications, and behavior supports with fidelity.
• Coach and support paraprofessionals in providing academic, behavioral, and adaptive interventions.
• Build culturally responsive relationships with scholars and families, emphasizing 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.
• Build inclusive, relationship-centered classrooms through proactive routines, culturally responsive practices, and consistent family communication.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support staff, contribute to school-wide initiatives, and support daily operations that 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, with 100% of medical coverage for employee-only plans.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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