Special Education Teacher - Pisgah
SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox Day School in Riverdale, NY, is looking for a dynamic and talented Special Education teacher/associate teacher to join our Lower School Pisgah team (Grades 1-5) for the 2026-27 school year. Candidates must have experience providing academic support and remediation to students with language-based learning differences using evidence-based approaches. New York State (NYS) Certification in Special Education is required and experience teaching Judaic Studies preferred.
About Pisgah
Pisgah is an integrated program that allows for children to get the support of a full-time Special Education teacher, along with related providers, hired by SAR, while also allowing for students to be in a General Education classroom. This hybrid approach allows for strong peer models as well as the intensive support students may need.
The SAR inclusion program serves students in K through Grade 7, embedded within a regular SAR classroom. Each group is supported by a special education teacher who functions as the central organizer of each student’s overall plan, and plays an important collaborative role with other teachers and the rest of the support team.
Pisgah is committed to an individualized approach to learning disabilities, meaning that in each situation, an individualized educational plan is built that targets areas of challenge and builds areas of strength. In addition, Pisgah is committed to understanding and treating the hidden disabilities that interfere with academic growth by providing goal-directed, explicit instruction in the areas that are most needed, including language development, emotional regulation, peer relationships and executive functioning.
Responsibilities include:
- 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
- Master's Degree in Special Education (or pursuing)
- NYS Certification in Special Education preferred
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.
