2026-2027 Upper Elementary School Special Education Teacher

Coney Island Prep•New York, NY

19h•$71,250 - $97,750•Onsite

About The Position

Coney Island Prep welcomes candidates who are passionate about instructing and advocating for 3rd-5th grade scholars with disabilities. Special education teachers advocate for students to receive a high-quality education through accommodations and services within all tiers of academic programming. This role makes a pivotal contribution to supporting young scholars with disabilities early in their educational journeys. The ideal candidate promotes inclusion and equity, creating a safe learning environment where students feel seen and heard, and curiosity is welcomed. This position requires a data-driven approach to inform decisions regarding Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and improve instructional delivery. A desire to learn and grow is central to the craft, regardless of teaching experience. Above all, the teacher should lead with empathy and joy.

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 college and career.
Bachelor's degree and NYS teaching certification required.
Cultural competencies and a willingness to examine 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.
Reflective and open to feedback, with the ambition to develop teaching craft; hunger and curiosity for learning.
Self-awareness regarding how work outputs contribute to school success.
A positive, solution-oriented attitude and drive for excellence.
Eagerness to work collaboratively with coach and grade team.
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 strongly preferred.
Offer of $2,000 towards the completion of a Master’s degree and NY State certification within two years of employment.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of students and prepare for their IEP meetings by gathering 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 internalize standards-aligned curriculum and content (Wit & Wisdom/Amplify Reading/Quill for English language arts, Engage/Zearn for math, and Amplify for science).
Teach academically rigorous and culturally relevant lesson plans, materials, and assessments, differentiating instruction based on IEP mandates and individual student needs.
Communicate effectively with all scholars, their families, and staff.
Commit to consistently implementing school-wide systems, structures, and procedures.
Eradicate the effects of racism, poverty, and other forms of oppression by making resources, opportunities, support systems, and classrooms equitable and accessible for all stakeholders.
Analyze and action plan using instructional and culture data to improve teaching practice and strengthen student outcomes.
Proactively create a positive, structured, results-oriented, and fun learning environment that supports students with various abilities and experiences.
Participate in school community responsibilities such as lunch supervision, dismissal duties, daily homeroom, bi-weekly advisory groups, weekly content team data meetings, professional development, lesson internalization and practice, and/or weekly grade team meetings.