Long-Term SPED Sub

About 5280 Recovery High School

5280 is Colorado's only recovery high school—serving youth in recovery from addiction. 5280 is a public charter school authorized by Denver Public Schools that provides a high-quality learning environment within a substance-free community. It is a small school of roughly 100 students with an extremely strong and collaborative community of staff and students. We are casting a wide net for candidates and would love to hear from you if you believe you are a great fit!

5280 High School is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of 5280 to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, or any other classification that is protected under applicable local, state or federal law.

Overview

5280 High school is seeking a dedicated, collaborative, and trauma-informed SPED Teacher to provide part-time leave coverage within our high school community. As a recovery charter school committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we serve students who struggle with substance misuse and other self-destructive behaviors. Our students with special education needs require additional assistance with Executive Functioning, Behavior Management, Academics and Emotional Regulation. The ideal candidate will align with our mission to prioritize relationships and student well-being, working closely with the Recovery Team and general education teachers to support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) within primarily Humanities (English/History) courses, and have experience writing IEPs and conducting evaluations.

This role offers a flexible schedule, with work during school hours, starting in late September through March.