Upper Elementary School Vice Principal of Academic Inclusion

Coney Island Prep
New York, NY
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

The Vice Principal of Academic Inclusion is a key instructional leader who drives the strategic vision, compliance, and instructional quality for special populations, including students with IEPs, multilingual learners, and students requiring Tier 2/3 interventions. This role reports to the Principal and is part of the school's leadership team.

What You Will Do

The Vice Principal of Academic Inclusion will deliver exceptional results by ensuring that all classrooms are implementing best practices to support variable learners, and will serve as the school-wide instructional leader for special education, MLLs, and intervention.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a data-driven, equity-minded leader with deep knowledge of special education and inclusive practices, who can coach teachers, oversee compliance, and ensure every scholar receives the support necessary to thrive in a college-prep environment.

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits

  • Salary highly competitive, set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual's skills and experiences relevant to the role
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 403(b) retirement benefit package with match
  • Paid Family Leave
  • MacBook Air and access to all the necessary technology and resources needed to succeed in their role
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