This position supports student needs at multiple campuses.
About Rocky Mountain Prep
Rocky Mountain Prep is a growing network of innovative public charter schools, serving students in pre-kindergarten through 12th Grade in the Greater Denver Area. Rocky Mountain Prep opened its first school in 2012 with 130 students and has grown to four schools, working with over 1,800 scholars across two districts. Grounded in our culture of rigor and love, our schools consistently outperform local districts academically, while also ensuring our scholars are developing in our PEAK values of perseverance, excellence, adventure, and kindness. In the school year ******** , we will grow to 12 schools serving over 5,000 students
Who We Seek
If you are someone who is mission-driven, humble in your reflections about your practice, smart in the ways you approach data, and results-oriented, we'd love to see you apply. During the ******** school year, RMP is driving after five big goals: 85% Staff Retention100% of campuses going green & ECE-2nd grade students growing an average of 1.25 years in math and reading100% of seniors accepted into college40% of 3rd-8th grade students meet their Accelerated Reader millionaire goalRMP meets its network enrollment goal Each member of the organization plays a part in achieving these goals. School-based staff members will work towards 2 or 3 metrics that are aligned to both their individual roles AND the Big 5. These metrics vary by position and are subject to change.
In This Role You Will... Responsible Assessment and Intervention Practices in Special Education and Section 504 Conducts valid, fair, and legally defensible evaluations for Special Education and Section 504 eligibility, including students in center-based programming. A school social worker performs a variety of standardized and informal social-emotional-behavioral, adaptive, and other assessments for students. A school psychologist performs a variety of standardized and informal cognitive, executive functioning, social-emotional-behavioral, adaptive, and other assessments for students.Administer and interprets findings to identify student needs and develop subsequent appropriate interventions and services through IEP programmingAttends and contributes to IEP meetings as appropriate; present results in clear, understandable terms to a variety of audiences (e.g., parents, students, staff, community) so that the recipient can make informed choicesAssist with the implementation and monitoring of IEPs and 504 Plans(If applicable to assignment) Collaborates with and provides consultation to the center team to ensure social emotional needs of students are met Tiered Model of School Mental Health Interventions, Services and SupportsProvides direct and indirect special education services based on IEPs and mental health services based on Section 504s for students across LREs (e.g., Mild/Moderate, center-based programming). Participates in team approach on Functional Behavior Assessments and development of Behavior Intervention Plans; designs and implements and progress monitors services and intervention plansUses skill-building strategies through direct and indirect service methods in a small group or individual settings to teach students effective, positive behaviors, such as self-regulation and self-monitoring planning/organization, impulse control, empathy, and healthy decision-makingDesigns, implements, monitors, and adapts student response to research-based interventions for targeted academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needsFollows protocol for providing students in General Education/MTSS with counseling services that align with district and/or STRIVE expectations (e.g., SE/MH plan, consent for counseling, documentation in ezEdMed, progress monitoring )Collaborates with families and community providers to develop student intervention/action and intervention plansWork collaboratively with other school personnel to create and maintain a variety of services to support all students' attainment of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral goalsTakes lead on filing for truancy contempt and implementing court order Preventative and Responsive Crisis Services Collaborates ?with ?school ?personnel, ?parents, ?students, ?and ?community ?resources ?to ?provide ?competent ?mental ?health support ?during ?and ?after ?crisis ?situations ?and support ?network ?crisis ?responses ?as ?needed ?and ?follow ?ERCM ?network response ?team ?proceduresConducts suicide risk review process and nonsuicidal self-injury protocols according to training and best practices (e.g., follow protocol, inform parents, provide recommendations and referrals to community services, and often provide follow up counseling and support at school) for studentsParticipates in threat response system process according to training and best practices for studentsAs appropriate, offers families resources and referrals for services in the community and support families in navigating those services RequirementsMust HavesMeets all professional licensure requirements (i.e., CDE SSP License). Learn more here.Training and experience in restorative and trauma-informed approaches A commitment to the social emotional well-being of all scholars and the culture of the school.Experience working with historically marginalized communities in any setting. Deep personal and professional commitment to growing as an anti-racist and anti-oppressive mental health provider. Nice to HavesSpeaks SpanishHas experience working with English Learners Demonstrated success working with students of color and students with varied abilitiesOur Benefits Package Includes...Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)Disability InsuranceLife InsuranceRetirement through PERASalary
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a salary range of $75,000- $87,800. Want more information?
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In 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.
If you have any questions, please email our Talent Recruiter Lexi Pacheco at lexi.pacheco@rockymountainprep.org. We appreciate your interest in Rocky Mountain Prep and look forward to getting to know you!