High School Special Education ELA Teacher
(2026 - 2027 School Year)
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School: Brooklyn, New York
What is the Role?
- Coney Island Prep is looking for teachers with a background in Special Education to bring their passion for ELA to our high school.
- You create a healthy and safe space for scholars to engage in classroom discussion, you guide them through the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words and rules of composition.
- You assign books and essays for students to read and teach them how to identify themes, points of view, and build their skills for interpreting literature.
- At our high school, we use Springboard and Quill for English.
- These curricula aim to serve as windows and mirrors that help our scholars understand more about the world and themselves.
- What You’ll Be Asked To Do
- 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
- What You’ll Need
- 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, 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
- 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
Who are we?
- Coney Island Prep High School is a college preparatory, public charter high school located in the Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn and is the first charter school located in Community School District 21.
- Founded in 2013, CIPHS enrolls approximately 350 students in grades 9-12, with 75 students in the senior class.
- Since its first graduating class in 2017, every CIPHS senior graduates with college acceptances in hand.
- Scholars dive into a rigorous curriculum rich with AP courses, College and Career Readiness classes, all in a supportive, small-school environment with extracurricular opportunities from sports to enrichment clubs and leadership opportunities.
- CIPHS seniors are eligible for coverage of college expenses and financial support ensuring that over 80% of students attend college for free.
Commitment to Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice
- Coney Island Prep is committed to building a team that collectively reflects the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of our scholars.
- We recognize and respond to different points of access, so that everyone maximizes their highest potential.
- We also recognize that because of institutionalized racism and systemic oppression, historically marginalized groups are at a disadvantage when it comes to most application and hiring processes.
- We want to ensure that all candidates, regardless of their identity, are able to demonstrate their qualifications and are not limited by a lack of opportunity or access.
- We are committed to creating a space where everyone’s identity is acknowledged, respected, and welcomed.
- We are intentional about creating an environment where people feel comfortable being their authentic selves at work by constantly examining our organization culture and challenging our traditions.
Benefits
- and Compensation
- Lead teachers at Coney Island Prep are provided with salaries that are highly competitive, set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s years of teaching experience in a K-12 school environment. The salary range for this role is from $71,250-$97,750.
- As a regular full time employee of Coney Island Prep, you will be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and Paid Family Leave.
- Staff are provided with a MacBook Air and access to all the necessary technology and resources needed to succeed in their role.
Are you “All In?” This position starts in August 2026. To apply, head to our Careers Page [https://coneyislandprep.org/careers/opportunities/]!
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, national origin, citizenship or disability. We want Coney Island Prep to be a place where students and staff of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities feel as though they are valued and can excel.
