High School Special Education Teacher - Pharos Academy

Pharos Academy Charter School is a K-12 urban public education institution that prepares Bronx students for success in college and the innovation economy.

**This is an Immediate Hire position for the 24-25 school year**

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. 

PHACS Special Education Model
Pharos Academy follows an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) Model in Elementary/Middle grades. Our SPED teachers specialize in and support primarily with core content areas (ELA and/or Math). Key responsibilities of a SPED teacher include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting 1 grade band (ie; K-2nd, 6th-8th, 11th-12th) in their core content area.
• Collaborating with lead teachers to co-plan lessons & create modified lesson plans based on IEP goals.
• 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.

*Our HS SPED Model follows a hybrid SETTS/ICT Model, and teachers can support more than one content area, depending on the needs of the students.

What We Are Looking For

1. Commitment to daily and long-term instructional planning and preparation to ensure students get the most out of each class. 
2. 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. 
3. Commitment to using data to improve short term and long-term student achievement goals. 
4. Full accountability for student academic outcomes and classroom culture and a steadfast belief that all students can achieve. 
5. Commitment to being a team player (crew member) and belief in Pharos Academy’s core beliefs and educational viewpoint. 

What We Offer Our People
Compensation and Benefits

1. Competitive salary based on performance driving student outcomes. Starting salary for new teachers begins at $80,000. 
2. Comprehensive benefits package - Medical/Dental/Vision
3. $6500 Rent Stipend offered biweekly for teachers who relocate to the Bronx (conditions apply based on years of experience).
4. $100 monthly GrubHub credit.
5. 401k plan with employer matching of 5 percent. 
6. All staff members are issued a laptop computer and have access to a wide range of instructional tools & technology. 

*Entry salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000, with the potential to reach $110,000 with high performance. Compensation is based on years of experience as well as student performance metrics. 

Teacher Support and Development

1. Weekly one-on-one instructional coaching.
2. Weekly school-wide or departmentalized professional development.
3. Summer Professional Development Institute
4. New & Emerging Teacher Training 

Teacher Performance Goals

1. At minimum, 90% of students with IEPs will meet their individualized performance goals as outlined on their IEPs. 
2. At minimum, 75% of students with IEPs will reach proficiency on 50% of their state examinations within an academic school year. 
3. At minimum, 90% of students with IEPs will show growth in mathematics and literacy as measured by the NWEA assessment. 
4. Teacher will score proficient in classroom management and youth development as measured by student referral numbers, suspensions, and internal measurement tools. 

1. Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in special education or math/ ELA related major.
2. Certification in Special Education (Candidates working on degree are welcomed to apply)
3. Experience working with school-aged children in an academic or youth development setting.
4. Experienced teachers must show a proven track record of achievement in the classroom.

Pharos Academy is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all teachers and staff members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.