SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 1 PRAC 2026 2027

(Subject to Funding Availability)

Positions:

Committee on Special Education (CSE) Preschool Assessment Center (PRAC)

School Psychologists (Number of positions to be determined)

Location:

CSEs citywide, location TBD, travel required

Eligibility:

Currently Appointed NYCPS School Psychologist OR New York State Certification in School Psychology

Term:

Three years

Selection Criteria:

(Preference will be given to the following):

• New York State Certification in School Psychology
• Experience evaluating the emotional, social, cognitive and educational development of early childhood children
• Knowledge of early childhood assessment strategies and tools
• Knowledge of developmental milestones for early childhood students
• Ability to communicate effectively with families, agencies, and school personnel
• Knowledge of the pre-school continuum of services, regulations of the NYSED Commissioner, regulations of the NYCPS Chancellor
• Knowledge of due process rights

After interviewing applicants that meet the selection criteria above, the following applicants will be considered:

• Regularly appointed and tenured
• Regularly appointed and not tenured
• New applicants to the New York City Public Schools

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate preschoolers in the areas of cognitive, social, emotional and educational competencies
• Travel to various locations where meetings and evaluations are held
• Conduct formal and informal assessments at various CPSE/CSE, non-public, parochial, charter or public schools, children’s homes and agencies and prepare written reports
• Provide consultation on all matters relating to cognitive, social, emotional and educational competencies of children referred for evaluation and/or receiving services to CPSE/CSE, non-public, parochial, charter or public-school staff, families and other agencies
• Develop IEPs
• Participate in CPSE/CSE reviews at various CPSE/CSE, non-public, parochial, charter or public schools, children’s homes and agencies
• Coordinate CPSE/CSE activities with various NYCPS/NYC offices, non-public, parochial, charter or public schools, and other agencies.
• Serve as a resource to CPSE/CSE, school staff, families, and agencies.
• Participate in these activities at the CPSE/CSE, non-public, parochial, charter, public schools and/or other locations.
• Represent the NYCPS at Due Process Hearings
• Perform other program duties as assigned by the CSE Chairperson in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, license, and past practice. 

Salary:

As per UFT collective bargaining agreement

Work Hours:

As per UFT collective bargaining agreement

Application:

Please email a cover letter and resume to the CSE location you wish to apply with attention to the CSE Chairperson by May 13, 2026. 

• CSE1@schools.nyc.gov
• CSE2@schools.nyc.gov
• CSE3@schools.nyc.gov
• CSE4@schools.nyc.gov
• CSE5@schools.nyc.gov
• CSE6@schools.nyc.gov
• CSE7@schools.nyc.gov
• CSE8@schools.nyc.gov
• CSE9@schools.nyc.gov
• CSE10@schools.nyc.gov
• CSE11@schools.nyc.gov

Please see relevant district information on the Committees on Special Education and Committees on Preschool Special Education page.

If you have any questions about this posting, please e‐mail Kesha Jones Ali at Kali7@schools.nyc.gov