2026-2027 Middle School Special Education ELA Teacher

A true lover of words, reading, writing, and grammar are what drive you as a Special Education ELA Teacher.

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.

A Special Education ELA Teacher is a cultivator of listening, speaking, and comprehension, and a champion of all our students’ voices.

Our Middle School uses Wit & Wisdom and Quill for English language arts.

These curricula aim to serve as windows and mirrors for our students to help them understand more about the world and themselves.

What You’ll Be Asked To Do

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

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

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.

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.