Manager of Special Education Compliance (SY26/27)

Location: This school-based position is 100% in person across multiple Rocky Mountain Prep campuses. All school-based staff are essential members of our campus communities, working on-site each day alongside students, colleagues, and families to create strong school communities 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 Special Education Compliance

At Rocky Mountain Prep, special education compliance is a lever for equity, not just adherence. We ensure every student with a disability receives services that are both legally sound and academically rigorous. Our approach prioritizes proactive systems, precise documentation, and continuous monitoring to guarantee fidelity to federal, state, and district requirements. We invest in building the capacity of school teams through clear guidance, coaching, and training, so compliance translates into meaningful access to grade-level content. By centering students and partnering with families, we uphold our commitment to inclusive, high-quality education for all scholars.
 

• Monitor and audit IEPs, FBAs, and BIPs to ensure full compliance with federal, state, and DPS requirements
• Lead network-wide systems to track IEP timelines, service delivery, and compliance indicators
• Oversee evaluation, re-evaluation, and amendment processes to ensure procedural fidelity
• Maintain accurate records for state reporting, including December Count and audit submissions
• Partner with school leaders and special education teams to strengthen compliance practices
• Provide training and coaching to staff on special education law, documentation, and best practices
• Collaborate with district authorizers and external partners to ensure aligned implementation
• Identify compliance risks and proactively develop solutions to address gaps
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to network leadership on compliance and program integrity

All Teachers at Rocky Mountain Prep will:

Take ownership of student outcomes by setting high expectations, using data to guide instruction, and ensuring all scholars grow through strong planning, rigorous teaching, and timely re-teaching. They build inclusive, relationship-centered classrooms by implementing proactive routines, culturally responsive practices, and consistent communication with families. RMP teachers collaborate closely with colleagues and support staff, contribute to school-wide initiatives, and support daily operations to maintain a safe and organized environment. They also model RMP’s PEAK values in all interactions and remain flexible and responsive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment aligned to our evolving Concept Essence.

Education Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree (any subject)
• Knowledge of and experience with Special Education laws, compliance indicators, IEP monitoring and auditing processes, policies, procedures, programming, and best practices.
• Knowledge of curriculum, supervision, instruction, school-based processes and operations, culture, and community, along with a strong student focus on individualized student needs
• Strong knowledge of Colorado Academic Standards, methods of ensuring they appear in IEPs and Inclusive Practices for students with disabilities. 

Must possess the following:

• 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 must complete the transfer before the first day of work.
• Pass a background check
• Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States
• 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.

Salary

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $60,000 to $95,000, 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.

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