High School Speech/Debate Teacher

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 theyve 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, wed love to have you apply.

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

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 2022-2023 school year. In your role , you will be held accountable for some of these goals.

Role Mission

As the high school speech teacher, our mission is to empower students with the confidence, skills, and knowledge necessary to become effective communicators and thoughtful leaders in an increasingly interconnected world.

We believe in the power of speech to inspire change and foster understanding. By instilling in our students a passion for effective communication and a deep respect for the power of words, we prepare them to be confident advocates for themselves and others, equipped to navigate the complexities of the modern world with clarity, empathy, and purpose.

RMP RISE has a successful history in competitive Speech and Debate in Colorado and Nationally. This role will support that continued success.

In This Role, You Will...

• Use our high-quality curriculum and data systems to drive outstanding scholar growth and proficiency while proactively collecting data on student performance
• Consistently collect, enter, and analyze academic data to provide targeted instruction and interventions that promote a culture of learning
• Build a strong classroom culture where scholars can learn, grow and thrive through predictable routines, structures, proactive and restorative practices
• Cultivate a strong, healthy working environment for co-workers that is focused on kids-first
• Work collaboratively and communicate regularly with teammates, parents, and administrators
• Regularly attend professional development sessions meant to provide direct feedback and coaching to help grow you in your instructional practice
• Thoroughly plan, prep, and internalize lessons in order to maximize class time and student learning
• Model our PEAK values of Perseverance, Excellence, Adventure, and Kindness
• Demonstrate a hungry, humble, smart, and results-oriented mindset and a by any means necessary spirit when it comes to driving our big five goals
• Assist with arrival and dismissal duties, and other school community tasks
• Work and collaborate with Special Education teachers and other school support staff to ensure all students are receiving grade-level appropriate content and academic support

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors and / or masters degree (any subject)
• Experience with the college admissions process
• Completion of CDE READ Act training and / or CDE Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD 45) Contact Hours
• Pass a background check
• Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States

Must possess one or more of the following :

• Current Colorado teaching license with relevant grade / content endorsement ((K-12; 6-8, or 7-12))
• Official transcript demonstration a degree (graduate or undergraduate) in secondary education and / or relevant content area

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum two years of lead teaching experience. (We define lead teachers as the primary teacher in the classroom who was responsible for all academic content.)
• Experience with progress monitoring, data collection, and analysis
• Knowledgeable about culturally responsive instruction and critical pedagogical framework
• Demonstrated success working with scholars from historically marginalized communities

Position Salary

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a salary range of $60,000 to $89,000 depending on experience and level of education.

Total Rewards

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

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