SAR Academy

Special Education Head Teacher, General Studies

SAR Academy  •  New York City, NY (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

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.
SAR Academy

About SAR Academy

Imagine a school with no walls or barriers, where every student is unique...welcome to SAR!

SAR Academy is a nursery through 8th grade Modern Orthodox co-educational day school 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. We have created a program committed to excellence in every aspect of our educational goals:

- To foster a community of b’nai and b’not torah who demonstrate sensitivity for their peers, respect for their teachers and environment, loyalty to their country, and an appreciation of the differences in others.

- To advance and develop each student towards a value and mastery of Hebrew language, Judaic Studies, and General Studies.

- To raise our students’ connection to Hashem (Ahavat Hashem and Yir’at Shamayim), commitment to Talmud Torah, observance of Mitzvot and connection to Medinat Yisrael.

- To educate by nurturing and challenging each student to reach his or her individual potential.

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Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Riverdale, NY
Year Founded
1969
Website
saracademy.org
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