School Psychologist Vacancy Circular No 17 Cse Prac 2026 2027

Department of Education of the City of New York
New York City, New York
Full Time

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(Subject to Funding Availability)

Positions:

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

Psychologists (Number of positions to be determined)

Location:

CSE, Pre-K Center, or District 1-32 school citywide. Employees work locations will be in the same borough as CSE to which the applicant is assigned; travel is 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, childrens 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, childrens 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.