Manager of Special Education Instruction

Job Description

Job Description

We are Rocky Mountain Prep, a movement comprised of incredible educators, families, scholars, and advocates who are changing the face of public education in Colorado by democratizing college access and preparation for historically marginalized students and families. On paper, we are a network of twelve college preparatory charter schools in the Denver metro area serving students as young as twelve weeks through twelfth grade.

But we are so much more than this.

Role Mission

Rocky Mountain Prep (RMP) is a network of high-performing public charter schools committed to educational equity, rigorous academics, and joyful classrooms. At RMP, we ensure that every teacher receives the support, coaching, and development needed to thrive and drive student success.

The Special Education Instructional Coach is a critical unit of change, directly supporting teachers—especially new and developing educators—to build the instructional capacity necessary to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities. This position spans multiple campuses and requires close partnership with both APS and DPS special education programming departments.

The Opportunity

You have the opportunity to build the capacity of RMP staff to create inclusive conditions of rigor and love for ALL students in a comprehensive education experience so they achieve at their highest potential. In this role, you serve as a catalyst for change, translating compliance into meaningful instructional practices and supporting teachers in transforming IEPs into real-life, actionable strategies. You’ll provide the hands-on coaching, tools, and feedback that educators need to meet every learner where they are and move them forward with intention and care.

This is more than a coaching role—it's a chance to impact systems and classrooms simultaneously. You will guide new and veteran teachers alike in designing responsive instruction, analyzing data to build strong bodies of evidence, and developing standards-based goals rooted in the present levels of performance. You will champion equity by ensuring that students with disabilities not only have access to grade-level content but are thriving within it. By supporting the adults who support students, your work will ripple through every campus you touch, advancing RMP’s commitment to inclusion, excellence, and joy in learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Turn IEPs into meaningful classroom practice by coaching teachers on how to implement products and strategies aligned to IEP goals
• Support teachers in translating present levels of performance into standards-based goals
• Provide 1:1 sessions on administering assessments and analyzing data to help build a strong body of evidence used in IEP development
• Guide teachers through the compensatory services process and coordinate the delivery of compensatory services.
• Offer coaching for teachers with Dedicated Adult Supports (DAS) in their classrooms to ensure instructional alignment and fidelity.

All Network Support Team Staff at Rocky Mountain Prep will:

• Own their outcomes and demonstrate high personal responsibility by setting high expectations, using data to guide their daily actions, maximizing time in service of our students, families, and staff, and demonstrating a commitment to helping us achieve our Big Five goals.
• Take ownership of your professional growth by actively engaging in regular coaching, being open to feedback, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Resist the urge to make excuses when things do not go well and take accountability, particularly regarding our students, families, and staff.
• Be punctual and prepared for all meetings, presentations, coaching sessions, and other professional obligations, being the model of applying rigor and love to everything we do.
• Build your schedule around the needs of our schools, keeping in mind that NST supports the transformative work happening in our schools daily. Demonstrate an openness to responding and serving the work in our schools, regardless of what team you are on.
• Be able to consistently demonstrate how the work you do daily improves the quality of our schools and classrooms for all of our scholars, staff, and families.
• Model and embody RMP’s PEAK values (Perseverance, Excellence, Adventure, and Kindness) in all interactions with scholars, families, and staff.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across the organization to accomplish the work and build a positive and inclusive culture.
• Operate with a level of urgency that reflects our ambitious goals as an organization, ensuring that every resource is being used to bring us closer to achieving our Concept Essence.
• Participate in and contribute to network-wide initiatives, professional development, and student and staff recruitment efforts.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree (any subject)
• An official transcript demonstrating a degree (graduate or undergraduate)

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a Special Education Teacher in a public school setting
• CDE Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) 45 contact hours
• 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 completed before the first day of work.
• Pass a background check
• READ Act Training (45 hours contact hours)
• Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States

Preferred

• Minimum 3 years of special education leadership– grade level chair, coordinator of a team of special education teachers, or manager of multiple teacher caseloads within a school
• History of working with special needs populations in DPS and/or APS
• History of case management
• Experience with special education centers; Multi Intensive Centers and/or Autism Centers

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: Full-time position with a salary range of $60,000 to $90,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Benefits: Includes health insurance (medical, dental, vision), disability insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, and paid time off.

Why RMP?

You are joining a movement at Rocky Mountain Prep, not just a school. Here, you’ll benefit from impactful development and coaching in a community that embraces feedback and prioritizes continuous growth. At RMP, love and high expectations work in tandem, with every staff member dedicated to ensuring our students receive the opportunities they deserve.

RMP is an equal-opportunity employer. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apply Today!

Be a part of this transformative movement in public education in Colorado. Join us in our mission to prepare every student for college and beyond.

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