Special Education Head Teacher, General Studies
Special Education Head Teacher, General Studies at SAR — New York, NY, US
- Company: SAR
- Location: New York, NY, US
- Employment type: Full-time
- Salary: $50,000–$70,000 a year
- Posted: 2021-10-19
About this role
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
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