Middle School SLC Teacher / Learning Specialist

@ SAR Academy & SAR High School
SAR Academy & SAR High Schoolsaracademy&sarhighschool.com

Middle School SLC Teacher / Learning Specialist

Posted 61 months ago

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About the job

SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox co-ed school in Riverdale, NY, seeks a Middle School Learning Specialist for 2026-27. Focus on engaging students, differentiating instruction, building respect, and fostering academic and social-emotional growth in a warm environment.

Requirements

  • Strong connection-building skills
  • Effective collaborative skills
  • Understanding of social, emotional, cognitive development
  • Experience teaching literature and analysis
  • Ability to differentiate instruction

Qualifications

  • Ability to build mutual respect
  • Knowledge of educational technology
  • Creative problem-solving approach
  • NY State Special Ed license preferred

Full job description

SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY is now accepting applications for an SLC/Learning Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year in the Middle School (grades 6-8). 

Qualifications:

Exhibits strong ability to build connections with Middle School students and to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect

Displays effective collaborative skills

Understands principles of social, emotional and cognitive development

Demonstrates an ability to teach Middle School students literature, text analysis and analytical thinking

Demonstrates an ability to differentiate writing instruction within a heterogeneous classroom setting

Uses educational technology to maximize student engagement

Approaches problem-solving in a positive, creative and encouraging manner

A New York State Special Education license is preferred

Responsibilities:

Prepares curriculum, lessons and activities for both smaller and larger group instruction

Teaches students in a fair, warm and open-minded environment with differentiated learning

Manages classroom effectively 

Maintains open communication with students, parents and administrators about the students’ progress

Works collaboratively with teaching team to plan and facilitate daily activities and special programs 

Assumes responsibilities outside of the classroom, such as lunch duty, advisory and recess duty

Salary commensurate with experience.

About SAR:

SAR Academy is a Modern Orthodox co-educational nursery through grade 8 day school located in Riverdale, NY.  We are dedicated to the belief that every child possesses a divine spark, has unique worth as an individual and should be encouraged to achieve according to his or her ability. Our warm environment promotes confidence, creativity and enthusiasm for learning. In our approach to academics, we nurture students to develop intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of both Torah and Secular studies.

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