TEACHER VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 3 SPEECH  IMPROVEMENT PRAC   2026 2027

(Subject to Funding Availability)

Positions:

Committee on Special Education (CSE) Preschool Assessment Center (PRAC) Speech Improvement Teachers
(Number of positions to be determined)

Location:

CSEs citywide, location TBD, travel required

Eligibility:

Currently appointed NYCPS Teacher of Speech Improvement OR New York State Certification as Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSSH) OR New York State Certification as Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)

Term:

Three years

Selection Criteria:

(Preference will be given to the following):

• New York State Certification as Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSSH) OR Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)
• Experience evaluating early childhood speech and language development
• Knowledge of developmental milestones for early childhood
• Ability to effectively communicate 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 area of speech and language development
• 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 communicative 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 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 duties as assigned by the CSE Chairperson

Salary:

As per UFT collective bargaining agreement

Work Hours:

As per UFT collective bargaining agreement

Application:

Please email cover letter and resume to the CSE location you wish you 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