Middle School Special Education Teacher - Federal Campus (SY26/27)
Mild/Moderate Special Education Teachers
At Rocky Mountain Prep, we believe inclusive education is foundational to equity and academic excellence. Our Mild/Moderate Special Education services ensure scholars with disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), with access to rigorous, grade-level instruction alongside their peers. Through a blend of push-in co-teaching and targeted small-group pull-out instruction, teachers deliver individualized, data-driven supports aligned to each scholar’s IEP. Our approach emphasizes academic interventions, functional and adaptive skill development, and consistent progress monitoring. Mild/Moderate Special Education teachers work closely with general educators, service providers, and families to implement accommodations, modifications, and behavior supports that promote academic growth, social-emotional development, and independence—all grounded in culturally responsive practices and authentic family partnerships.
What You Will Do
- Develop, implement, and manage Individualized Education Programs (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.
Qualifications
- 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)
- Pass a background check
- Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States
Preferred
- Minimum two years of lead teaching experience
- History of working with special needs populations
- Understanding of ABC data collection
- History of case management
- CPI/NCI Trained
Salary
This is a full-time position with a salary range of $65,000 to $89,000, based on experience and qualifications.
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)
Why RMP?
We believe every child’s brilliance deserves a world-class education, and we build schools where rigor and love are the foundation for that promise. Here, you’ll be developed, challenged, and championed as you grow into the educator you aspire to be. If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who believe deeply in kids, this is the place.
Application
To apply, please visit our careers page and submit your resume and cover letter.