School Social Worker Vacancy Circular No 18 Cse Prac 2026 2027

(Subject To Funding Availability)

Positions:

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

(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 required.

Eligibility :

Currently Appointed NYCPS School Social Worker OR New York State Certification in

Social Work

Term:

Three years

Selection Criteria (Preference will be given to the following):

• New York State Certification in School Social Work
• Experience in conducting social histories
• Knowledge of developmental milestones for early childhood students
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, 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:

• Review requests for referrals
• Travel to various locations where meetings and evaluations are held
• Assist parents with transition from Early Intervention
• Conduct Social Histories and classroom observations
• 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 social and emotional 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.

Salary:

AS PER UFT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

Work Hours:

AS PER UFT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

Application:

Please email a cover letter and resume to the CSE location you wish to apply for with attention to the CSE Chairperson by July 1, 2026 .

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