Special Education Teacher | Smart HS | Denver, CO

Special Education Teacher (Mild/Moderate) – Rocky Mountain Prep

Location: Rocky Mountain Prep

Start Date: August 18, 2026

Contract Length: 36 Weeks

Schedule: 37.5 Hours per Week

Interview Required: Yes

Position Overview

The Special Education Teacher, under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator, provides high-quality educational services to students receiving special education support in grades K-12. This role is responsible for developing and implementing individualized educational programs while collaborating with general education staff, families, and support personnel to ensure student success.

The ideal candidate is passionate about inclusive education, data-driven instruction, and building strong relationships with students and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with IDEA timelines and requirements.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and create, monitor, and revise Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Maintain accurate documentation and progress-monitoring records.
• Provide individualized instruction through:
• Push-in co-teaching within classrooms of approximately 28–32 students.
• Pull-out small-group instruction, typically serving 6–8 students.
• Implement research-based intervention programs, including:
• Lexia Core5
• RAP 95
• PLL
• Zearn
• Align specialized instruction with general education curricula such as Bridges and Amplify.
• Collaborate closely with classroom teachers and support staff to ensure accommodations, modifications, and behavior supports are delivered effectively.
• Coach and support paraprofessionals providing academic, behavioral, and adaptive interventions.
• Foster culturally responsive relationships with students and families through consistent communication and collaboration.
• Participate in planning and implementation of student programs, including special instruction, tutorial support, and consultation with educational teams.
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Valid state teaching certificate as required by state and district regulations.
• Minimum one (1) year of teaching experience preferred.
• State Teacher Certification preferred in one or more of the following:
• Standard Elementary Teaching
• Standard Secondary Teaching
• Standard Special Teaching
• Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) endorsement preferred.
• Meets all applicable professional standards of practice.
• Current CPR certification, if required.
• TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest x-ray, if required.
• Current health certificate, if required by contract or state regulation.
• Must meet all federal, state, and local employment requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
  

Interview Process

• Initial phone interview with the HR Coordinator.
• Final interview with the school site leadership team.
  
  

Facility Highlights

• Charter school environment with greater flexibility and reduced district bureaucracy.
• Collaborative and student-centered culture.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact through inclusive educational practices.
  
  

Additional Information

• Dress Code: School Appropriate
• Timekeeping System: MaxView Timeclock
• First Day Instructions: Provided upon acceptance of offer
  
  

Compensation

Local Special Education Teacher

• Pay Rate: $48.00/hour
  
  

Travel Special Education Teacher

• Pay Rate: $30.00/hour
• Housing Stipend: $700/week
• Meals & Incidentals Stipend: $300/week
• Estimated Weekly Pay Package: $2,125.00
  
  

Join Rocky Mountain Prep and help create inclusive learning environments where every student is empowered to achieve their highest potential.

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs
• Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
• CO Specific Benefits: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Transportation Benefits, CommonBond, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays
  
  

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.