Mild/Moderate Special Education Teacher - Fletcher Campus
Rocky Mountain Prep
- Denver, CO
- $62,000-92,800 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Own student outcomes by setting high expectations, using data to guide your teaching, maximizing instructional time, re-teaching where needed, and promoting outstanding scholar growth and proficiency.
- Take ownership of your professional growth by actively engaging in regular coaching, being open to feedback, and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Be punctual and prepared for all lessons, coaching sessions, staff meetings, and other professional obligations (such as Professional Development, parent-teacher conferences, etc).
- Build a strong, inclusive classroom culture where scholars thrive through proactive routines, culturally responsive structures, and restorative practices that foster belonging.
- Foster strong relationships with families through consistent communication, home visits, and engagement in school events, embracing each family's unique perspectives and promoting inclusion and diversity
- Model and embody RMP’s PEAK values (Perseverance, Excellence, Adventure, and Kindness) in all interactions with scholars, families, and staff.
- Collaborate with colleagues, special education teachers, and support staff to deliver grade-level content and targeted interventions for all students.
- Participate in and contribute to school-wide initiatives, professional development, and student and staff recruitment efforts.
- Support school operations by assisting with daily duties such as arrival, dismissal, and lunch, ensuring a smooth, safe, and organized learning environment.
- RMP is fast-paced and data-driven. Your role combines clear expectations but also requires flexibility to adapt and contribute to our evolving Concept Essence.
- 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.
- Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree (any subject)
- 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 must complete the transfer before the first day of work.
- Pass a background check
- Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States
- We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.
- History of working with special needs populations
- Understand ABC data collection
- History of case management
- CPI/NCI Trained
- Salary: Full-time position with a salary range of $62,000 to $92,800, based on experience and qualifications.
- Benefits: Includes health insurance (medical, dental, vision), disability insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, and paid time off.