2026-2027 Middle School Special Education Math Teacher

Middle School Special Education Math Teacher (2026 - 2027 School Year) Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School Brooklyn, New York What is the Role? Bring your math skills to CIP to foster passion and mastery for scholars at our middle school! As a Math Teacher, 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. Math Teachers internalize lesson plans to instruct their students in general or specialized subjects within mathematics. You will prepare assignments, homework, and tests to relay knowledge and understanding, and assess progress and abilities throughout the school year. At our middle school, we employ Illustrative and Zearn for math. 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. 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 middle school students required Bachelor's degree and NYS teaching certification required, Master’s degree in Special Education strongly preferred; we offer $2,000 t