High School Special Education Ela Teacher

Coney Island Prep is looking for teachers with a background in Special Education to bring their passion for Ela to our high school. You will encourage the development of problem solving, logical reasoning, and flexible thinking skills. Impart these fundamental skills that build the knowledge and confidence of your students and then witness their growth. Teachers prepare assignments, homework, and tests to enhance knowledge and understanding, and assess student progress and abilities throughout the school year. At our high school, we employ Agile Minds for math. These curricula aim to serve as windows and mirrors for our students to help them understand more about the world and themselves.

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

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

Background in math including geometry, algebra and algebra II preferred

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

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. All CIPHS seniors are eligible for tuition assistance and financial support starting at a baseline amount of $3,000 annually through the PRIDE Promise Scholarship.

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.

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 $69,000-$95,000.

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.