Autism Center Teacher

Location: This school-based position is 100% in person at our Rocky Mountain Prep Fletcher Campus. All school-based staff are essential members of our campus community, working on-site each day alongside students, colleagues, and families to create a strong school community and support student growth and achievement. This position is not remote or hybrid.

The RMP Promise

Rocky Mountain Prep is a movement of educators, families, scholars, and advocates committed to changing public education in Colorado by democratizing college access for historically marginalized students and families. We operate twelve college-preparatory schools serving students from early childhood through twelfth grade, and we are fundamentally a world-class learning organization that invests deeply in every educator who joins us. Teachers engage in ongoing coaching and professional development, supported by clear expectations, transparent feedback, and opportunities to strengthen their craft and advance along individualized career pathways grounded in our PEAK values. Rooted in a culture of rigor and love, RMP promises to coach, develop, and champion every team member so they can do their best work and grow as professionals, people, and leaders.

RMP’s Big Five Goals

Every RMP team member plays a role in advancing our shared goals for student success and organizational strength. Our Big Five Goals establish the key outcomes we are working toward together across our schools and network:

1. Student Achievement: 60% average proficiency on CMAS & PSAT by Spring 2027; zero schools rated Orange or Red on the 2027–28 Colorado School Performance Framework
2. Financial Sustainability: 5,100 students enrolled, as measured by October Count; $4MM in total philanthropic gifts during the 2026–27 school year
3. Parent Satisfaction: 90% regular attendance; no more than 10% chronic absenteeism
4. Staff Engagement & Enablement: 75% annual staff retention from July 2026 to July 2027
5. Student Persistence — Health & Wellness: 90% year-over-year student persistence from September 2026 to September 2027

Each team member contributes to these goals through their role and collaboration across RMP.

Our Approach to Teaching in the Autism Center

At Rocky Mountain Prep, we believe that every child deserves a joyful, rigorous, and inclusive education. Our Autism Center supports scholars with autism and related needs through individualized instruction in calm, structured environments, while actively promoting access to inclusive learning experiences across the broader school community. Each classroom typically includes 9 to 11 scholars, a lead teacher, and three adult supports, with additional support considered beyond that size. Our model provides teachers with access to robust instructional resources and tools to support both academic learning and functional life skills. Instruction is highly individualized, aligned to each student’s IEP, and grounded in data-driven decisions, collaboration with service providers, and partnership with families. We use visual supports, sensory strategies, and proactive behavior systems to build independence, confidence, and academic growth. Teachers are supported with clear routines, coaching, and professional development, and are empowered to create learning spaces where all scholars are safe, known, and celebrated.
 

Autism Center Teachers at Rocky Mountain Prep will…

• Teach a class of 9 to 11 scholars, providing individualized instruction and actively facilitating inclusion in general education settings.
• Use a suite of instructional resources and tools to deliver individualized, standards-aligned, and IEP-driven lessons that promote academic, behavioral, and functional growth.
• Create a structured, sensory-informed classroom environment that supports scholar safety, regulation, engagement, and joy.
• Support scholars with personal care needs, including toileting and hygiene, while promoting dignity, independence, and safety.
• Develop and maintain high-quality IEPs, FBAs, and BIPs that meet compliance standards and reflect collaboration with families and service providers.
• Partner with families through regular communication and facilitation of IEP meetings that are strengths-based and accessible.
• Collaborate with related service providers, paraprofessionals, and general education staff to ensure aligned support and inclusion opportunities when appropriate.
• Coach and supervise paraprofessionals to provide consistent academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support.
• Embody and model RMP’s PEAK values: Perseverance, Excellence, Adventure, and Kindness in all instructional and relational practices.

All Teachers at Rocky Mountain Prep will:

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. They build inclusive, relationship-centered classrooms by implementing proactive routines, culturally responsive practices, and consistent communication with families. RMP teachers collaborate closely with colleagues and support staff, contribute to school-wide initiatives, and support daily operations to maintain a safe and organized environment. They also 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.

Education 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

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 position with a salary range of $65,000 to $89,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

At Rocky Mountain Prep, taking care of our team is essential to building joyful, academically excellent schools. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 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)

*A detailed list of benefits ishere.

Why RMP?

At Rocky Mountain Prep, you're joining a movement to change what's possible for public education in Colorado. 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.

Demonstrate Eligibility to Work in the United States

All employees must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States at the time of hire. Rocky Mountain Prep does not sponsor visas at this time. RMP is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.

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