High School Special Education Teacher

Positions Available for 26-27 SY

High School SPED - Math

Pharos Academy Charter School is looking for a teacher who is an “uber” kid person. The ideal candidate absolutely loves to teach, train, and push students both academically as well as behaviorally. There is an understanding that messing up and failure is a natural and welcomed part of the learning process. In this classroom, all students are treated with dignity at all times and are taught non-academic skills like hard work, collaboration, kindness, and receiving feedback.

Pharos Academy follows a push-in Integrated Co‑Teaching (ICT) Model for most grades. Key responsibilities of a SPED teacher include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborating with lead teachers to co‑plan lessons & create modified lesson plans based on IEP goals.
• Identifying and supporting students in need of additional SETTS services (individual or small group).
• Developing, modifying, and/or updating IEPs in a timely manner.
• Assessing students’ individual skills and educational needs.
• Monitoring student progress in order to ensure they are on track to meet IEP goals.

• Commitment to daily and long‑term lesson planning and instructional preparation to ensure students get the most out of each class.
• Commitment and drive to constantly learn and improve practice through implementing feedback from instructional leadership, peers, parents, and students.
• Commitment to using data to improve short‑term and long‑term student achievement goals.
• Full accountability for student academic outcomes and classroom culture, and a steadfast belief that all students can achieve.
• Commitment to being a team player and belief in Pharos Academy’s core values and educational viewpoint.

• Highly competitive salary based on performance driving student outcomes. Salary for teachers begins at $80,000.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching of 5%.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to further support employees.
• Parking for commuters living outside of the Bronx/Manhattan.

• Weekly one‑on‑one instructional coaching.
• Weekly school‑wide or departmentalized professional development.
• Summer Professional Development Institute.

• Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field of study with a minimum GPA of 3.0 overall.
• Strong love and commitment to helping students work through mistakes while building pro‑social and academic skills.
• Experience working with school‑aged children in an academic or youth development setting.
• Experienced teachers must show a proven track record of achievement in the classroom.

Salary range for this role is $80,000–$115,000, with the opportunity to earn up to $145,000 over time once mastery is reached. Starting salary for new or emerging teachers is $80,000.