What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional (24/25 School Year) position at Rocky Mountain Prep?
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.
During the 2024-2025 school year, RMP is driving after five big goals:
- 85% Staff Retention
- 100% of campuses going green & ECE-2nd grade students growing an average of 1.25 years in math and reading
- 100% of seniors accepted into college
- 40% of 3rd-8th grade students meet their Accelerated Reader millionaire goal
- RMP meets its network enrollment goal
Role Mission
Paraprofessionals (Paras) at Rocky Mountain Prep help foster a culture of learning by supporting the lead teacher with whole and small-group instruction and day-to-day classroom duties. Our Paras develop meaningful relationships with scholars and families, support the recruitment and enrollment of scholars, and demonstrate a “by any means necessary” work ethic to ensure our scholars are receiving the support they deserve in a safe, rigorous, and loving environment. Paraprofessionals drive student goals by supporting them one-on-one, in groups, or by facilitating small-group activities that help students build their sensory skills, motor skills, life skills, and social-emotional skills.
In This Role, You Will...
If you apply for this role, you will be considered for two program areas:
1. Mild/Moderate
As a Teaching Assistant for mild/moderate scholars, you will be supporting 1:1 with scholars who need support accessing the school environment. This will include supporting general education content classes and special education small groups. This includes but is not limited to accessing the curriculum, supporting student focus, and behavioral support. You will be responsible for knowing what interventions and supports are best practices as deemed appropriate by the IEP/BIP. You will work closely with a mild/moderate case manager who will support you in daily instruction and support.
OR
2. Centers-Based (Autism Center)
As a teaching assistant in our center-based programming, you will be supporting scholars inside the special education classroom and general education environment as deemed appropriate by the IEP. You will be under the supervision of the Lead teacher of the center-based program. You will support scholars with daily instruction, health-related needs, recreational/play-based learning, behavioral, and other duties assigned by the Lead Teacher.
Role Mission
Special Education Teaching Assistants work to support data-driven instruction that will lead to outstanding academic results while fostering close and impactful relationships with each scholar in the classroom. Through consistent feedback and collaboration with a lead teacher, Special Education Teaching Assistants drive student goals by supporting them one-on-one, in groups, or by facilitating small-group activities that help students build their sensory skills, motor skills, life skills, and social-emotional skills. Special Education Teachers at RMP partner with their Teaching Assistants to ensure all students are on track to meet our Big 5 goals.
In this role, you will...
- Be responsible for assisting students with severe learning needs to be as independent as possible in everyday living.
- Instruct small and large groups in academics, sensory skills, art, monetary skills, domestics, and recreation
- Supervise and support in the classroom, physical education classes, the clinic, lunchroom, playground, and in transit to and from buses
- Monitor and track required record keeping; monitor behavior; implement behavior plans
- Feed and supervise eating including spoon-feeding and tube feeding (depends on the level and scholar need)
- Carrying out occupational or physical therapy activities as directed; administering assigned medical tasks
Required:
- Provide evidence of completing high school or a GED
- Pass a background check
- Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States
- Previous experience working with scholars with disabilities
- Experience working with elementary school students and diverse populations
- CPI/NCI trained
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement through PERA
- Paid-Time-Off
Salary
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a salary range of $40,000 - $68,800 a year.
Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United StatesIn compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Rocky Mountain Prep does not sponsor visas at this time.
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.
We appreciate your interest in Rocky Mountain Prep and look forward to getting to know you!
Salary : $40,000 - $68,800
