Pharos Academy Charter School·New York
Key responsibilities include collaborating with lead teachers to co-plan lessons and creating modified lesson plans based on IEP goals. The teacher will also monitor student progress to ensure they meet their IEP goals.
All Positions are for the 2026-2027 SY
Positions Available Early Elementary ICT Middle School ICT - ELA HS ICT/SETTS - Math
Teacher Vision 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 teacher’s classroom, all students are treated with dignity at all times and students are taught non-academic skills like hard work, collaboration, kindness, and receiving feedback.
In addition to being a kid person, the ideal candidate has a penchant for planning, preparation, using data, and being pushed to excellence. This teacher understands that what happens before students enter the classroom (intellectual preparation) drives what happens in the classroom and ultimately determines student achievement and success levels.
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 student’s individual skills and educational needs
Monitoring student progress in order to ensure students are on track to meet IEP goals.
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Commitment to daily and long-term lesson planning and instructional preparation to ensure students get the most out of each class.
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Commitment and drive to constantly learn and improve practice through implementing feedback from instructional leadership, peers, parents, and students to better serve and meet the needs of all students.
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Commitment to using data to improve short term and long-term student achievement goals.
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Full accountability for student academic outcomes and classroom culture and a steadfast belief that all students can achieve.
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Commitment to being a team player (crew member) and belief in Pharos Academy’s core values and educational viewpoint.
What We Offer: You
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Highly competitive salary based on performance driving student outcomes.
Salary for teachers begins at $80,000*.
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401k plan with employer matching of 5 percent.
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Comprehensive benefits package - Medical/Dental/Vision 4.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to further support employees.
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Parking for commuters living outside of the Bronx/Manhattan.
1. Weekly one-on-one instructional coaching. 2. Weekly school-wide or departmentalized professional development. 3. Summer Professional Development Institute.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in special education or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Experience working with school-aged children in an academic or youth development setting is also required.
Market context
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