SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 1 PRAC 2026 2027

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 1 PRAC 2026 2027

Posted Date: Apr 16, 2026 Deadline: May 13, 2026

New York United States

TO BE DETERMINED

Job Details

(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 .

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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 [email protected]