2026-2027 Middle School Special Education Math Teacher

Coney Island Prep • Brooklyn, NY

78d • $71,250 - $97,750

About The Position

Bring your math skills to CIP to foster passion and mastery for scholars at our middle school! As a Math Teacher, you will encourage the development of problem solving, logical reasoning, and flexible thinking skills. Impart these fundamental skills that build the knowledge and confidence of your students and then witness their growth. Math Teachers internalize lesson plans to instruct their students in general or specialized subjects within mathematics. You will prepare assignments, homework, and tests to relay knowledge and understanding, and assess progress and abilities throughout the school year. At our middle school, we employ Illustrative and Zearn for math. These curricula aim to serve as windows and mirrors for our students to help them understand more about the world and themselves.

Requirements

• Passion for education and a dedication to Coney Island Prep's mission, beliefs, and values and its commitment to anti-racism
• Steadfast belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels and deserve an opportunity to succeed in the college and career of their choice
• Experience with Special Education and working with middle school students required
• Bachelor's degree and NYS teaching certification required, Master's degree in Special Education strongly preferred; we offer $2,000 towards the completion of a Master's degree and NY State certification within two years of employment
• Passion for and expertise in your content area; experience with intended grade level preferred
• Experience with Google Suite, MacBooks, Chromebooks, and flat panels
• Cultural competencies and a willingness to examine your beliefs and biases across lines of difference
• Culturally responsive and age appropriate conflict resolution skills
• Proven organizational, oral, and written communication skills; timeliness; accuracy; and consistent and regular communication; and ability to meet deadlines for deliverables
• Self-reflective and open to feedback, with the ambition and desire to grow and develop; curiosity and the tendency to ask questions of your colleagues in order to learn and improve
• A positive, solution-oriented attitude and drive for excellence
• Eagerness to work collaboratively with your grade teams and coach
• A strong track record of building positive relationships with families, students and staff, while demonstrating value towards diversity and inclusivity

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Special Education
• Experience with intended grade level

Responsibilities

• Internalize standards-aligned curriculum and content and on a daily basis, teach academically rigorous and culturally relevant lesson plans, materials, and assessments, and differentiate as needed
• Manage a caseload of students and prepare for their IEP meetings by gathering the required reports and documentation from teachers and families
• Develop and track standards aligned IEP goals for students with IEPs
• Lead and monitor the progress of Tier 2 interventions for at risk students
• Plan and implement Tier 1 interventions and internalize standards-aligned curriculum and content
• Co-teach, co-plan, and co-lead classroom instruction
• Communicate effectively with all scholars, their families, and staff
• Commit to a culture of consistently implementing school-wide systems, structures, and procedures
• Eradicate the effects of racism, poverty and other forms of oppression in our school community by making resources, opportunities, support systems, and classrooms equitable and accessible for all our stakeholders
• Analyze and action plan using instructional and culture data to improve teaching practice and strengthen student outcomes
• Be proactive in creating a positive, structured, results-oriented, and fun learning environment that supports the needs of students with various abilities and experiences
• Participate in school community responsibilities such as lunch duty, dismissal and hallway duties, daily homeroom, bi-weekly advisory groups, weekly content and grade team meetings, whole-staff professional development, lesson internalization and practice, and office hours once a week
• Foster student ownership and engagement that encourages student-led discussions, independent routines, and accountability for high-quality work products that reflect their ideas and experiences
• Demonstrate a reflective and solutions-oriented approach by actively seeking and responding to feedback, maintaining a high level of professional integrity, and collaborating with colleagues and school leaders to continuously strengthen teaching practice and school culture
• Cultivate a structured and supportive classroom community that prioritizes strong relationships, clear expectations, and a student-centered approach to behavior management, ensuring all students feel affirmed, engaged, and motivated to learn.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary range from $71,250-$97,750 based on years of lead teaching experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement benefit package with match
• Paid Family Leave
• MacBook Air provided for staff
• Access to all necessary technology and resources needed to succeed in their role

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees