Prospective Employees
If you are interested in a career as a New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) teacher, visit TeachNYC.net for information on applying to NYCPS, New York State Certification types and requirements, salary and benefits, and more. All NYCPS educators must hold teacher certification in New York State, which is granted by NYSED, the New York State Education Department.
Current Employees
All pedagogical NYCPS employees, including teachers and school administrators, must maintain valid certification to remain employed. If you are a current certificate holder, see this important information on new requirements for maintaining your certificate.
Limited Extensions to Teach a Subject in a Special Class in Grades 7-12
The limited extension is a credential from the NY State Education Department that enables eligible special education teachers to be certified in a subject area while they teach a special class (self-contained) in grades 7-12. Read more on the Limited Extensions to Teach a Subject in a Special Class in Grades 7-12 document.