Upper Elementary School Vice Principal of Academic Inclusion

Upper Elementary School Vice Principal of Academic Inclusion

(2026 - 2027 School Year)

Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School

Brooklyn, New York

What is the Role?

At Coney Island Prep, we are committed to inclusive excellence, ensuring that all students, particularly those with disabilities and diverse learning needs, receive rigorous, equitable, and affirming instruction. The Vice Principal of Academic Inclusion is a key instructional leader who, in collaboration with the principal, drives the strategic vision, compliance, and instructional quality for special populations, including students with IEPs, multilingual learners (MLLs), and students requiring Tier 2/3 interventions.

You are a data-driven, equity-minded leader with deep knowledge of special education and inclusive practices. You coach teachers, oversee compliance, collaborate across instructional teams, and ensure every scholar receives the support necessary to thrive in a college-prep environment. You are responsible for leading the Academic Inclusion team and helping shape an instructional program that honors neurodiversity, centers student outcomes, and builds capacity in others.

This role reports to the Principal and is part of the school’s leadership team.

What You’ll Be Asked To Do

Deliver exceptional results by ensuring that all classrooms are implementing best practices to support variable learners.

• Serve as the school-wide instructional leader for special education, MLLs, and intervention, ensuring alignment with both external guidelines (NYSED regulations, IDEA, etc.) and internal goals.
• Develop, implement, and monitor inclusive instructional systems that support variable learners during Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 instruction.
• Partner with content VPs to implement strategies that ensure curricula are differentiated and accessible, and that general educators are trained and supported to meet the needs of all learners.
• Analyze student data regularly to drive academic interventions and adjust instructional plans.
• Design and lead implementation of Response to Intervention (RTI) and MTSS.
• Lead and facilitate IEP and MLL programming reviews, progress monitoring, and service delivery.

Develop talent by creating high quality professional learning for all teachers.

• Coach and evaluate special education teachers using Coney Island Prep’s observation and feedback systems, and collaborate with VPs of Instruction to coach and provide feedback on effective co-teaching.
• Manage and evaluate related service providers, and support staffing and daily attendance procedures for related services.
• Provide targeted coaching to general education teachers to strengthen inclusive instruction and classroom practices.
• Design and lead high-impact professional development on topics such as differentiation, accommodations/modifications, compliance, and culturally responsive pedagogy.
• Lead content team meetings for the Special Education department and collaborate with other instructional teams as needed.
• Train and monitor paraprofessionals to ensure IEP-mandated support is delivered effectively.

Build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive Community by ensuring compliance and partnering with families.

• Reinforce the school’s vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and academic excellence for all staff and students.
• Oversee NYSITELL and NYSESLAT testing, and ensure that all accommodations for students with disabilities and MLLs are in place for NYS exams, Regents, and other key assessments.
• Oversee compliance with all federal, state, and local mandates related to IEPs, 504s evaluations, accommodations, and reporting.
• Manage relationships and coordination with the Committee on Special Education (CSE), related service agencies, and external evaluators.
• Manage the calendar for annual IEP meetings, and triennial reviews, facilitate IEP meetings (initial, annual, and reevaluations) and ensure high-quality, student-centered IEPs are developed.
• Collaborate with instructional leaders, operations teammates, and families to coordinate and communicate around IEP meetings and ensure teacher and family participation.
• Monitor SESIS and ensure timely and accurate reporting and goal tracking.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for families of students with disabilities and MLLs, proactively building strong partnerships.

Collaborate and co-lead with the school leadership and culture teams to navigate across layers to achieve challenging goals in support of our scholars.

• Bring your knowledge of supporting diverse learners to all School Leadership Team Meetings advocating for what is best for students.
• Collaborate with Academic Operations Managers and other leaders to ensure that state test rosters accurately reflect student accommodations.
• Collaborate with Deans of Students and Social Workers on the culture team to ensure holistic support for diverse learners.
• Collaborate with our Director of Academic Inclusion and other Vice Principals of Academic Inclusion across the network to ensure alignment in service of our mission
• Model inclusive leadership by reflecting on personal practice, receiving feedback, and driving toward results.
• Foster a culture of professional excellence, growth, and collective responsibility.

What You’ll Need

• Deep knowledge of IDEA, NYSED special education law, and instructional best practices for diverse learners
• Experience working with teachers and students in grades 3 - 5
• At least 5 years of experience teaching special education and 3 years of instructional leadership experience highly preferred
• Demonstrated success managing IEP compliance and improving outcomes for students with disabilities
• Ability to effectively manage self and others toward meeting goals, priorities, and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate across teams and with families
• Proven ability to lead data-driven practices and support professional growth in others
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree and NYS certification in special education strongly preferred

Who are we?

Coney Island Prep is a college preparatory public charter school in Brooklyn, New York. Merging growth, performance, and commitment, the Coney Island Prep community takes its responsibility to prepare scholars for the college and career of their choice very seriously, but not ourselves. We balance our sense of ownership and responsibility with humility and levity and support each other every step of the way. Coney Island Prep currently serves over 1,300 scholars across its four schools, including:

• 312 scholars in kindergarten – second grade at the lower elementary school
• 336 scholars in third – fifth grade at the upper elementary school
• 348 scholars in sixth – eighth grades at the middle school
• 349 scholars in ninth-twelfth grade at the high school

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

• Employees at Coney Island Prep are provided with salaries that are highly competitive, set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills and experiences relevant to the role. The salary range for this role is from $100,000-$110,000.
• 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.

Are you “All In?” This position starts September 2026. To apply, head to our Careers Page!

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 scholars and staff of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities feel as though they are valued and can excel.