Special Education Teacher (SY 2026-2027)

About the role

Pharos Academy Charter School is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate is passionate about teaching, training, and pushing students academically and behaviorally. The school follows an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) model, where Special Education (SPED) teachers collaborate with lead teachers to co-plan lessons and create modified lesson plans based on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lead teachers to co-plan lessons & create modified lesson plans based on IEP goals.
• Identify and support students in need of additional SETTS services (individual or small group).
• Develop, modify, and/or update IEPs in a timely manner.
• Assess student's individual skills and educational needs.
• Maintain regular monitoring of student progress to ensure they are on track to meet IEP goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• A strong passion for helping students overcome challenges and develop pro-social and academic skills.
• Experience working with school-aged children in an academic or youth development setting.
• For experienced teachers, a proven track record of achievement in the classroom is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• 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.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary based on performance driving student outcomes, starting at $80,000.
• 401k plan with employer matching of 5 percent.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employee support.
• Parking for commuters living outside of the Bronx/Manhattan.

How We Support Growth & Development

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

Pay

Full-time teacher pay range: $80,000 - $115,000 USD. Starting salary for new or emerging teachers is $80,000. Candidates with 4+ years of experience at a high-performing K–12 school may be eligible for a higher starting salary based on sustained performance and demonstrated results related to our tiered benchmarks.