2026-2027 Middle School Intervention Specialist

Coney Island Prep • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School Intervention Specialist ensures that all students, especially those who need additional support, can access and succeed in grade-level content. This role provides targeted small group instruction through push-in and pull-out models aligned to core curricula such as Wit & Wisdom (ELA) and Illustrative Mathematics (Math). The Intervention Specialist also plays a key part in strengthening Tier 1 instruction by partnering with teachers to anticipate misconceptions, embed scaffolds, and respond to student needs in real time. They serve as a core member of the Inclusion Team, contributing to schoolwide priorities and instructional alignment.

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
• 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; 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 yourself and your teammates; 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 strongly preferred
• $2,000 towards the completion of a Master’s degree and NY State certification within two years of employment

Responsibilities

• Internalize standards-aligned curriculum and content
• On a daily basis, teach academically rigorous and culturally relevant lesson plans, materials, and assessments, and differentiate instruction based on IEP mandates and individual student needs
• 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
• Support and monitor the progress of Tier 2 interventions for at risk students in conjunction with classroom teachers
• Communicate effectively with all scholars, their families, and staff
• Support teachers in planning for differentiation and access within Tier 1 lessons
• Maintain a strong presence in classrooms, ensuring students are engaged and supported
• Collaborate with grade teams during data meetings, lesson internalization, and check-ins
• Collaborate and co-lead Academic Inclusion PDs with the Vice Principal of Academic Inclusion to build teacher capacity around differentiation, access, and inclusive practices
• 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

• medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement benefit package with match
• Paid Family Leave
• MacBook Air and access to all the necessary technology and resources needed to succeed in their role

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level