About 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.

The RMP community is filled with staff, students, and stakeholders who are motivated by our pillars of rigor and love, live daily by our PEAK values, and believe deeply in the power and potential of every student we serve. We aspire to be the highest-performing school system in Colorado. We will grow to serve students in many communities who need more seats in schools that provide rigorous and loving college preparatory options.

Who We Seek:

We seek teachers and staff who are interested in developing students into outstanding human beings in their academic and personal lives by role-modeling our culture of Rigor and Love. Work collaboratively with their teammates and seek feedback, coaching, and mentorship from their admin team and school community.  Implement our data-driven curriculum with the tools they’ve gained from experience while they adapt to the needs of their students.  
 

If you are mission-driven, humble in your reflections about your practice, smart in your approach to data, and results-oriented, we’d love to have you apply.

During the 2024-2025 school year, RMP is driving after five big goals:

1. 85% Staff Retention
2. 100% of campuses going green & ECE-2nd grade students growing an average of 1.25 years in math and reading
3. 100% of seniors accepted into college
4. 40% of 3rd-8th grade students meet their Accelerated Reader millionaire goal
5. RMP 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 aligned to their individual roles AND the Big 5. These metrics vary by position and are subject to change for the 2025-2026 school year. As a 12th Grade Teacher & College Counselor, you will be held accountable for some of these goals.

Role Mission

Academic Advisors’ success will be measured by the extent to which we fulfill the RMP Graduate Guarantee that every RMP student will graduate high school with:

• Multiple acceptances to high quality colleges, universities, apprenticeship programs, and post-graduate programs that offer a high return on investment. 
• A valuable credential or micro-credential that will give them immediate access to a good-paying job. 
• A student and family co-created and clear plan for next steps after graduation.

 In this role,  you will…

1. Academic Guidance & Program Development

• Coordinate transportation and progress monitor for academic success of PEAK+ students
• Assist students in course selection to meet graduation requirements, personal goals, and maximize time spent in advanced courses.
• Provide information on advanced placement (AP) and honors courses.
• Monitor academic progress and intervene when students are at risk of failing.
• Partner with registrate to support Concurrent Enrollment placement, registration, and scheduling

2. College and Career Planning

• Provide individual, group, and family college counseling sessions for 11th and 12th graders to ensure 100% of students graduate with a post-secondary plan.
• Identify students in need of additional support and connect them with appropriate resources (tutoring, mental health services).
• Facilitate quarterly informational meetings for parents regarding college admissions, financial aid, and scholarships.
• Guide students in exploring post-secondary options, including colleges, universities, and vocational programs.
• Organize college fairs, workshops, and campus visits.
• Assist with the college application process, including essay writing, resume building, and recommendation letters.

3. Data Management and Scheduling

• Maintain accurate records of student progress, course selections, and post-secondary plans.
• Analyze student data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Create student schedules aligned to graduation requirements and post-secondary plans.
• Prepare reports on student performance for school administration.

4. Collaboration with Faculty and Staff

• Work closely with teachers to monitor student performance and development.
• Collaborate with other school counselors and academic advisors to develop programs and initiatives.
• Participate in faculty meetings to discuss student needs and academic strategies.

5. Professional Development

• Stay current with trends in college admissions, career counseling, and educational policies.
• Engage in continuous learning to enhance counseling techniques and knowledge of resources.

Qualifications

Required:

Education Requirements: 

• 3 years of full-time K-12 lead teaching experience that involves literacy instruction (ex., homeroom teacher, literacy teacher, interventionist, or special education teacher)
• During the application process, you will need to provide student data demonstrating that you have led students to 1.5 years of reading growth in a single school year and/or high levels of mastery on state tests or standards-based assessments.
• Be able to provide an official transcript demonstrating graduation from an undergraduate institution
• CO teaching license OR Out-of-State teaching license with the ability to transfer licensure to CO
• Pass a background check & demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States

Preferred:

• Experience implementing a literacy intervention program with fidelity (e.g. Wilson Reading system)
• Specialized training in research-based literacy intervention (e.g. Orton-Gillingham)
• Experience with tiered instruction as a dedicated literacy interventionist in an elementary school
• Reading specialist endorsement, Special Education endorsement, and/or CLDE endorsement on an active CO teaching license
• Completion of CDE READ Act training and/or CDE Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) 45 contact hours
• Experience working with linguistically and culturally diverse students and families
• Bilingual English & Spanish or English & Arabic

Salary 

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a salary range of $60,000 - $89,000.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement through PERA
• Paid-Time-Off

Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States

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 [email protected].

We appreciate your interest in Rocky Mountain Prep and look forward to getting to know you!