Special Education Teacher

Academy 360 is a Health and Wellness Public Charter School in the Montbello neighborhood of Denver serving ECE-3 through 5

grade students. We believe our relationship with our students is the most powerful tool we have.

Our Mission : At Academy 360, we are driven by the mission to develop students’ minds, bodies, and characters so they may lead healthy and fulfilling lives in school, college, and beyond.  Our Vision : Our vision is to create a new way for how a school serves its community. We build community partnerships, offer individualized care for each child, and help students grow and learn to meet their full potential. A360 offers a whole-child education focused on mind, body, and character, where students can learn while feeling safe, welcome, and a sense of belonging.

We are currently seeking a full-time special education teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. They will :

• Support individualized education programs (IEPs) for each student, setting learning goals, determining appropriate accommodations and adopting modifications as necessary; ensures each student’s activities and lessons are planned and organized according to his / her abilities;
• Develop and teach lessons that provide engaging learning opportunities for small groups and individual students while meeting required specifications of IEPs;
• Identify the students’ needs and develop related lesson and teaching plans;
• Implement IEPs, provide ongoing or follow-up assessments, and continually tracks progress using progress monitoring systems at A360 and make modifications as necessary;
• Perform a variety of assessments and observations to determine the areas in which the student may need accommodations or modified educational services. Assessment areas may include academic performance, academic behavior, or access to the functional performance in the educational environment;
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to ensure each students needs are met and plans are followed;
• Ensure programs comply with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); ensures each applicable student is provided with Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that is properly modified for their individual needs;
• Develop, complete, and maintain all paperwork mandated by local, state, and federal guidelines, laws, and regulations;
• Maintain knowledge of special education teaching methods, research, and best practices through professional development and study;
• Provide a firm and loving presence, including building relationships with students and families;
• Champion Restorative Practices and PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) as the foundational philosophy of the classroom management system
• Engage positively in staff culture and have a solutions-orientated mindset;
• Model healthy habits and incorporate healthy schools best practices.

What we offer our instructional leaders!  You will have the opportunity to :

The ideal candidate will have :

Salary range is aligned with DPS’ compensation schedule, specifically lanes 1 and 3, plus a comprehensive benefits package including a $400 monthly contribution to health insurance and fully covered dental and vision insurance. Academy 360 is a FAMLI employer, offering paid leave benefits. A pplicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Academy 360 is inclusive of people regardless of their race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, marital status, age, physical abilities, political affiliation, religious beliefs or any other non-merit fact, so that all employees feel included, equally valued and supported. Academy360 seeks to recruit persons of diverse backgrounds and support the retention and advancement of diverse persons within the organization.

To Apply : Please visit to learn more about us and send your resume to rebecca@academy-360.org

Salary : $400