TEACHER VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 35  SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL ECE PREK CENTERS MANHATTAN  2024 2025

(SUBJECT TO FUNDING AVAILABILITY)

POSITION:

Educational Paraprofessional – Special Education – programming for 3-K and Pre-K students in special classes in NYCPS Pre-K Centers, to take place in an in-person learning environment.

LOCATION:

District 2 3K/Pre-K Centers

POSITION SUMMARY:

The New York City school system is the largest in the country, composed of approximately 1 million students and 75,000+ teachers in over 1,800 schools. There is a broad consensus that high-quality, full-day Pre-K helps children succeed in school and in life. Research shows that Pre-K reduces income inequality and increases social mobility and long-term educational gains for children. Every student in New York City deserves an opportunity to have the foundation of skills, knowledge, and approaches to learning needed to be ready for school and ultimately, college and careers. Pre-K helps develop critical vocabulary, oral language, and problem-solving skills, establishes strong partnerships with families from the beginning, and raises academic success across all income and racial groups. To that end New York City Public Schools is committed to providing Pre-K to all of NYC’s children.

ELIGIBILITY:

Current, appropriately licensed NYCPS Educational Paraprofessional employed in a District School or NYCPS Pre-K Center.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Applicants must be available for in-person assignment.
2. Ability to work 5 days per week for up to 6 hours and 50 minutes per day, between the hours of 8am and 4pm.
   1. Satisfactory performance rating over past two years.
3. Demonstrated ability to work with school-based staff, students, and parents.
   1. No substantiated allegations of misconduct stemming from an OSI or SCI investigation or any misconduct that has led to disciplinary action.
4. Work with individual and/or small groups of students to implement activities linking learning to curriculum.
5. Assist with classroom management.
6. Maintain a daily log of activities.
   1. Other duties and responsibilities that program may require in accordance with the UFT Collective Bargaining Agreement.

1. Satisfactory performance for the past two years
2. No substantiated allegations of misconduct stemming from an OSI or SCI. investigation or any misconduct that has led to the filing of disciplinary charges within the past three years (does not preclude staff with less than three years of service).
3. Satisfactory record of attendance and punctuality
4. Preference for Educational Paraprofessionals who currently work with students at the Pre-K Center or district school during the school year, to provide continuity for students and prevent substantial regression during the summer months.
5. Knowledge and experience working with NYCPS Pre-K Centers.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of techniques and approaches with students with disabilities.
7. Demonstrated successful experience working with students with academic, social and/or emotional difficulties and/or communication disorders.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work under the direct supervision of the Pre-K Principal.
2. Execute all goals and expected outcomes of the Pre-K Center program, including implementing activities aligned with IEP goals, the Prekindergarten Foundation of Common Core and Early Learning Outcomes Framework, and the Early Childhood Framework for Quality.
3. Based on IEP/504s, assist 3-K and Pre-K children with special needs, management issues, and/or health needs (including toileting and mobility).
4. Support students that need intensive supports.

1. May be required to work remotely, if necessary.

    

   NOTE:

   All sites are staffed with a school custodian and school safety agent. All sites will also receive the services of a full-time or itinerant nurse, based on site size and medical needs of students, or as need arises. All centers are staffed

   with supervisory personnel including a Pre-K Principal and, in some cases, Assistant Principals. These individuals may be stationed at a single site or may be itinerant. They serve as the supervisors of pedagogical staff.

   WORK SCHEDULE:

   As Per UFT Collective Bargaining

   Monday – Friday

    

   HOURS:

   As Per UFT Collective Bargaining

   Monday through Friday; up to 6 hours, 20 minutes per day

   8:00 AM - 2:20PM

   SALARY:

   As Per UFT Collective Bargaining

   (Per Session rates as per the UFT Collective Bargaining Agreement)

    APPLICATION:

   Please apply by emailing a cover letter and resume to Angela Rodriguez - Principal @     Arodriguez153@schools.nyc.gov

   Include the job title in the subject line of your email. Paper applications will not be accepted.

    

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D

It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, unemployment status, caregiver status, consumer credit history, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation.  For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.