TEACHER VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 23   PRAC  ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SPEECH IMPROVEMENT TEACHER  2025 2026

(SUBJECT TO BUDGET AVAILABILITY)

POSITIONS: 

Committee on Special Education (CSE) Preschool Assessment Center (PRAC) Speech Improvement – Central Assistive Technology

Teachers (Number of positions to be determined)

LOCATION: 

District-based 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
• Ability to assess, implement, and evaluate Assistive Technology (AT) solutions in educational settings.
• Demonstrate experience with a range of AT tools, systems and programs, including AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) systems
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with educators, therapists, families, and students.
• Experience in coaching or providing professional development to school staff.
• 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:

• Conduct assistive technology evaluations for preschool-aged children.
• Provide consultation on assistive technology services, including evaluations, training, implementation support, equipment loans, curriculum adaptation, and professional development.
• Facilitate professional learning opportunities focused on AAC and communication tools to support diverse communication needs of early childhood students.
• Provide professional learning opportunities to build capacity of PRAC team staff and other related stakeholders to effectively consider and identify assistive technology resources that support the developmental and educational needs of early childhood students.
• Travel to various locations, including schools, homes, NYCPS Offices, and agencies, to attend meetings and perform evaluations.
• Administer both formal and informal assessments at CPSE/CSE schools, as well as at non-public, parochial, charter, and public schools, children’s homes, and related agencies. Prepare comprehensive written reports.
• Develop and contribute to the creation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Participate in CPSE/CSE reviews at various educational and community-based settings.
• Coordinate CPSE-related activities with NYCPS offices, non-public, parochial, charter, and public schools, as well as external agencies.
• Serve as a resource for CPSE/CSE teams, school staff, families, and partner organizations.
• Represent NYCPS in Due Process Hearings as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the CSE Chairperson and/or Central Assistive Technology Team Directors.

SALARY: 

AS PER UFT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

 WORK HOURS: 

AS PER UFT TEACHER’S COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

APPLICATION:

Please email cover letter and resume to CATPostings@NYCDOE.onmicrosoft.com with attention to Director of Assistive Technology by September 17, 2025.