High School Special Education Paraprofessional

Rocky Mountain Prep; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational network dedicated to democratizing college access for historically marginalized students. As a High School Special Education Paraprofessional, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with diverse learning needs. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration, data-driven instruction, and fostering independence among students. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role offers a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact the academic and personal growth of students. If you're passionate about education and making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Disability and Life Insurance

Retirement through PERA

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience with students with disabilities preferred.
• Background check clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with severe learning needs to increase independence.
• Support academic and recreational activities in various settings.

Skills

Support for students with disabilities

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration and teamwork

Behavior management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

High School Special Education Paraprofessional

Join us to apply for the High School Special Education Paraprofessional role at Rocky Mountain Prep.

We are Rocky Mountain Prep, a network of twelve college preparatory charter schools in Colorado, dedicated to democratizing college access for historically marginalized students. Our community is driven by our pillars of Rigor and Love, and our PEAK values, aiming to be Colorado's highest-performing school system.

We seek mission-driven, humble, data-smart, and results-oriented educators and staff committed to developing students academically and personally by embodying our culture of Rigor and Love. Collaboration, feedback, coaching, and mentorship are integral to our approach.

Our 2024-2025 goals include:

• 85% Staff Retention
• 100% of campuses going green & growth in early grades
• 100% college acceptance for seniors
• 40% of middle-grade students meeting reading and math goals
• Achieving network enrollment targets

Each team member contributes to these goals, with role-specific metrics aligned to our Big 5.

In this role, you will:

Support data-driven instruction, foster relationships, and help students meet their goals through one-on-one, group, or small activity support, focusing on sensory, motor, life, and social-emotional skills.

Program areas include:

• Mild/Moderate: Supporting scholars with IEPs in general and small group settings, collaborating closely with case managers.
• Centers-Based: Assisting scholars in classroom and general education environments, supporting daily instruction, health, behavior, and recreational activities under the supervision of the Lead Teacher.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist students with severe learning needs to increase independence.
• Support academic, sensory, art, monetary, domestic, and recreational activities.
• Supervise in various settings including classrooms, PE, lunchroom, and transit.
• Monitor records, behavior, and implement behavior plans.
• Assist with feeding and medical tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Background check clearance
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. (E-Verify)

Preferred:

• Experience with students with disabilities
• Experience with elementary students and diverse populations
• CPI/NCI training

Benefits include:

• Disability and Life Insurance
• Retirement through PERA
• Paid Time Off

This full-time position offers a salary between $40,000 and $68,800 annually. Rocky Mountain Prep is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

We look forward to your application!