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Coney Island Prep · 3 months ago

2026-2027 High School Special Education Math Teacher

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$71K/yr - $98K/yr

Coney Island Prep is a college preparatory public charter school located in Brooklyn, seeking a High School Special Education Math Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves teaching math to high school students with special needs, developing and tracking IEP goals, and fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Education

Responsibilities

Internalize standards-aligned curriculum and content

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

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

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

Qualification

Special Education experienceNYS teaching certificationDegreeCulturally responsive teachingSelf-reflectionCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationConflict resolution

Required

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 high school students required

Bachelor's degree and NYS teaching certification required

Cultural competencies to work in low-income communities 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

Self-reflective and open to feedback, with the ambition and desire to grow and develop

A positive, solution-oriented attitude and drive for excellence

Eagerness to work collaboratively as part of a team

A strong track record of building positive relationships with families, students and staff, while demonstrating value towards diversity and inclusivity

Preferred

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