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Special Education Head Teacher, General Studies

SAR Academy and High School

New York, NY·Posted 1853d ago

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$50k–$70k/yrFull-Time

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SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY is looking for a dynamic and talented Special Education teacher to join our Lower School team (Grades 1-5) for the 2026-2027 school year.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and differentiate curricular materials in collaboration with teaching team

- Provide direct academic and organizational support to students within the class and in small groups

- Establish and implement individualized learning plans

- Monitor and assess student progress toward learning objectives and adapt instruction to address changing needs

- Communicate with parents about student progress and goals

Qualifications:

- Understanding of social, emotional, and cognitive development

- Experience employing various methodologies for teaching students with learning differences

- Strong ability to connect with children and develop an atmosphere of mutual respect

- Problem-solving and collaboration skills

- Creative, flexible, and open-minded approach to teaching

- Working knowledge of educational technology tools to maximize student engagement and to differentiate instruction

- NYS Certification in Special Education

About SAR:

SAR Academy is a Modern Orthodox co-educational nursery through grade 8 day school located in Riverdale, NY. We are dedicated to the belief that every child possesses a divine spark, has unique worth as an individual and should be encouraged to achieve according to his or her ability. Our warm environment promotes confidence, creativity and enthusiasm for learning. In our approach to academics, we nurture students to develop intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of both Torah and Secular studies.