The special education teacher will create and implement standards-aligned lesson plans while providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for K-2 students with disabilities. They will also analyze data to improve instructional practices and support student outcomes.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a passion for education and a belief in the potential of all students to succeed. A Bachelor's degree and NYS teaching certification are required, with a Master's degree preferred.
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School: Brooklyn, New York
What is the Role?
Coney Island Prep welcomes candidates that are passionate about instructing and advocating on behalf of K-2nd grade scholars with disabilities.
Special education teachers advocate for students to receive a high quality education through the support of accommodations and services within all tiers of academic programming.
As a special education teacher, you will make a pivotal contribution in supporting the needs of young scholars with disabilities, early in their educational journeys.
We value individuals who promote inclusion and equity in and outside of the classroom by creating a safe learning environment where students feel seen and heard, and curiosity is welcomed.
For this position, we are seeking candidates that are data driven and strive to use data to inform decisions regarding student’s Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and improve their instructional delivery.
The desire to learn and grow is central to your craft, no matter where you are in your career.
Above all, you are a teacher that leads with empathy and joy!
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
Provide a safe, welcoming, and joyful learning environment for our youngest learners
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 instructional and culture data to action plan and 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
Benefits
Life Insurance
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Family Leave
403(b) Retirement Benefit Package
Lead and participate in community-building experiences that celebrate students and staff, while supporting the broader school community through responsibilities such as bus duty, home visits, enrollment events, IEP meetings, lunch duty, arrival, dismissal and hallway duties, daily homeroom, weekly advisory groups, weekly content team meetings, whole-staff professional development, lesson internalization and practice, and weekly grade team meetings
Model consistent Tier 1 systems across classrooms and throughout the school to create a safe, predictable, and nurturing environment, using weekly behavior and suspension data to inform culture-building decisions
Coach and support students through restorative practices that foster empathy, belonging, and strong, positive relationships
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
Bachelor's degree and NYS teaching certification required, Master’s degree 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 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; punctuality; accuracy; and consistent and regular communication; and ability to meet deadlines for deliverables
Strong classroom management skills
Content knowledge of literacy practices
Self-reflective and open to feedback, with the ambition to implement learnings in order to drive your development
A positive, solution-oriented attitude
Eagerness to work collaboratively with your coach and grade teams
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 Lower Elementary School blends joy, rigor, and high expectations to ensure our 320 scholars in K-2 are ready to succeed. With two teachers in every classroom, smaller teacher to student ratios help accelerate learning and allow for tailored instruction for each scholar. We leverage a research-backed approach to teach the science of reading and focus heavily on phonics instruction, word recognition, vocabulary, background knowledge and comprehension skills, to cultivate our young learners’ strong reading abilities from the moment they step into our building.
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 lead 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.
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.
Market context
New York classroom teacher demand remains steady
In New York, classroom teacher roles are typically shaped by steady school staffing needs and competition for educators who can demonstrate strong instruction and classroom leadership. This role is competitive because it calls for advanced chess knowledge, proven teaching experience, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while supporting student success. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to show concrete teaching results and leadership examples.
