Autism Center Special Education Teacher

We are Rocky Mountain Prep, a movement comprised of incredible educators, families, scholars, and advocates who are changing the face of public education in Colorado by democratizing college access and preparation for historically marginalized students and families. On paper, we are a network of twelve college preparatory charter schools in the Denver metro area serving students as young as twelve weeks through twelfth grade.

But we are so much more than this.

If you are mission-driven, humble in your reflections about your practice, smart in your approach to data, and results-oriented, we’d love to have you apply.

During the 2024-2025 school year, RMP is driving after five big goals:

1. 85% Staff Retention
2. 100% of campuses going green & ECE-2nd grade students growing an average of 1.25 years in math and reading
3. 100% of seniors accepted into college
4. 40% of 3rd-8th grade students meet their Accelerated Reader millionaire goal
5. RMP meets its network enrollment goal

Role Mission

Special Education Teachers at Rocky Mountain Prep work to identify the needs of each scholar, maintain a productive learning environment, and work collaboratively to support each scholar to meet their full potential. You will support both inclusion-based learning and pull-out services as part of special education programming to serve scholars as indicated in the IEP. As a case manager of special education scholars, you will understand, create, and implement Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs), Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) with a team approach and growth mindset. You will continuously take data points to guide instruction and document progress toward scholar goals across student needs. You will consult and collaborate with general education teachers and other special education professionals to support student academic outcomes.

About the role

Special Education Teachers at Rocky Mountain Prep will:

• Provide research-based, individualized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives outlined in each student’s IEP, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations as well as School Board policies.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs and evaluations that meet CDE quality standards, including present performance levels, instructional goals, benchmarks, accommodations, and related services; analyze data to set and track goals.
• Facilitate IEP meetings efficiently and deliver clear information that families understand in supporting their child’s educational program planning
• Conduct special education evaluations, reevaluations, FBAs, and BIPs, and manage the IEP caseload, including scheduling and leading meetings with families, general education teachers, school leaders, and service providers.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and staff to ensure accommodations and modifications are consistently and effectively implemented across the educational environment.
• Prepare and teach individualized daily interventions across multiple content areas, utilizing data-informed instructional techniques to meet the unique needs of scholars and provide timely feedback.
• Coach and support dedicated adult supports (I.e., paraprofessionals), ensuring they deliver one-on-one and small-group support for academic, behavioral, social, and adaptive skills development, including integration into general education settings.
• Utilize strong time management and organizational skills to support diverse student levels and needs, ensuring consistent progress monitoring and documentation of student growth.
• Create a positive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes individualized instruction using various tools, including iPads and other appropriate resources, to enhance scholarly learning.
• Complete all district and state reporting requirements and maintain compliance with policies while effectively communicating with parents and serving as the primary point of contact for students on the caseload.

Qualifications

Required:

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree (any subject)

Must possess the following:

• 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

Preferred:

• 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

Salary

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a salary range of $62,000 to $96,800 depending on experience and level of education.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement through PERA
• Paid-Time-Off

Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Rocky Mountain Prep does not sponsor visas at this time.

RMP is an equal opportunity employer. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We appreciate your interest in Rocky Mountain Prep and look forward to getting to know you!

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