# Special Education Head Teacher, General Studies - Company: [Sar]() - Location: New York - Team: General Studies - Elementary School - Employment type: Full-Time - Salary: $50K – $70K - Posted: October 19, 2021 ## 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 ## Apply [Apply on Sar]() Canonical job page: