Elementary 1:1 Paraprofessional

Rocky Mountain Prep; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Mental health support

Flexible spending

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Prep is seeking a full-time 1:1 Mild/Moderate Special Education Paraprofessional to join our on-site team in Colorado. You will provide individualized support to scholars, implement IEP accommodations, and collaborate with teachers and families to promote student growth and achievement.

The role emphasizes data collection, behavior support, and maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Provide evidence of completing high school or a GED.
• Pass a background check.
• Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support instruction by implementing lesson plans and accommodations.
• Reinforce routines and social-emotional skills to promote independence.
• Supervise students during all parts of the school day.
• Collaborate with lead teachers and families to support student success.
• Maintain confidentiality and equity-minded practices.
• Implement IEP accommodations and behavior plans as directed.

Skills

Collaborate with teachers

Data collection

Behavior support

Adaptive problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: This school-based position is 100% in person at Rocky Mountain Prep. 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 1:1 Mild/Moderate Special Education Paraprofessional Support

At RMP, 1:1 Mild/Moderate Special Education Paraprofessionals serve as dedicated advocates for an individual scholar, ensuring they have consistent, personalized support to access rigorous, joyful learning every day. Grounded in Rocky Mountain Prep’s commitment to equity, love, and high expectations, you implement IEP-aligned accommodations, modifications, and targeted interventions tailored to your assigned scholar’s unique strengths and needs. You provide proactive academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support, reinforce structured routines, and intentionally build skills that foster independence over time. Through strong partnership with teachers, service providers, and families, you help create a safe, inclusive environment where your scholar feels seen, valued, and empowered. With patience, consistency, and an unwavering belief in their potential, you play a critical role in helping your scholar grow in confidence, self-advocacy, and long-term success.

1:1 Mild/Moderate Special Education Paraprofessionals at Rocky Mountain Prep will...

• Support instruction and student learning by implementing lesson plans, providing accommodations/modifications, collecting data, and working with individuals or small groups under teacher direction.
• Reinforce routines, behavior expectations, and social-emotional skills to promote student independence and uphold classroom and school-wide systems.
• Supervise students to ensure safety during all parts of the school day, including transitions, lunch, recess, and arrival/dismissal.
• Collaborate and communicate professionally with lead teachers, school staff, and families to support student success and school goals.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and equity-minded practices that honor student dignity and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Implement IEP accommodations, modifications, and behavior plans or supports
• Collect data or observations and complete required documentation (academic, behavioral, or functional) as directed (even if not formally tied to an IEP)
• Demonstrates self-direction and initiative by proactively supporting the assigned student’s academic, behavioral, communication, and daily living needs across general education, autism center, and special education settings
• Remains flexible and adaptable in fast-paced environments, using creative problem-solving and individualized de‑escalation strategies to adjust supports, proximity, and approaches based on student regulation and instructional goals
• Responds positively to feedback from teachers and service providers by consistently implementing individualized plans, refining supports, and improving student outcomes
• Implements individualized supports, including AAC systems, visual schedules, sensory plans, and personal care tasks (e.g., toileting, hygiene), while maintaining student dignity and safety

All Instructional Support Team Members at Rocky Mountain Prep:

Deliver targeted support that accelerates student growth, particularly for those with specialized learning needs or unfinished literacy skills. They partner with teachers and leaders to ensure every scholar has access to rigorous, affirming, and inclusive instruction. Grounded in RMP’s values and instructional vision, these team members build strong relationships, maintain high expectations, and adapt to student needs with flexibility and compassion. Through consistent collaboration, data-informed support, and a deep belief in every child’s potential, they help eliminate opportunity gaps and foster joyful learning environments.

Qualifications

Required:

• Provide evidence of completing high school or a GED
• 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.

Preferred:

• Previous experience working with scholars with disabilities
• Experience working with high school students and diverse populations
• CPI/NCI trained

Salary

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $43,000 to $52,000, 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 is here.

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.