TEACHER VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 33 TEACHER OF SPEECH IMPROVEMENT BILINGUAL YIDDISH  2024  2025

(SUBJECT TO FUNDING AVAILABILITY)

POSITION:

Bilingual (Yiddish) Teacher of Speech Improvement providing bilingual evaluations including observations for students being evaluated as part of the special education process.  

(ONE YEAR POSITION)

LOCATION:

Brooklyn: travel throughout the borough is required. Travel to other District-based CSEs citywide may be required

ELIGIBILITY:

• Current NYCPS Licensed and appointed Teacher of Speech Improvement with NYS certified bilingual extension in Yiddish
• Satisfactory rating(s) within the last two years
  • Bilingual service provision experience preferred

     

     

    SELECTION CRITERIA:

    • Experience in, and knowledge of, providing bilingual speech-language evaluations to preschool and school age students.
    • Experience in, and knowledge of, a variety of standardized and non-standardized speech assessments, including bilingual assessments.
    • Experience in the use of dynamic assessments and the ability to synthesize bilingual assessment outcomes to recommend school-based speech and language recommendations in the least restrictive environment.
    • Knowledge of developmental milestones and Next Generation Learning Standards for early childhood and school-age students
    • Ability to articulate the relationship between speech and language skills and academic outcomes that contribute to quality IEP development.
    • Strong interpersonal skills necessary to collaborate with IEP teams, school agencies, parents and other stakeholders as necessary.
    • Satisfactory experience in completing speech and language assessments.
    • Knowledge of the pre-school and school age continuum of services, regulations of the NYSED Commissioner, regulations of the NYCPS Chancellor
    • Willingness to develop and present professional development and parent training events.
    • Strong organization and time management skills.
  • Proficiency in the use of NYCPS systems related to attendance and IEPs.

     

     DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Conduct formal and informal assessments, including classroom observations, at various CPSE/CSE, non-public, parochial, charter or public schools, children’s homes and agencies and prepare written evaluation reports
    • Provide consultation on all matters relating to communicative 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
    • Participate in CPSE/CSE reviews at various CPSE/CSE, non-public, parochial, charter or public schools, children’s homes and agencies
    • Consult with schools, agencies and supervisory staff on matters relating to Speech and Language Therapy, including instruction on therapeutic intervention, methodology, and developing individual goals and objectives for students as per IEP.
    • Participate in multidisciplinary and parent conferences to discuss student progress and provide recommendations for service delivery in the least restrictive environment.
    • Collaborate on the development of quality IEPs for preschool and school age students.
    • Conduct outreach to parents/guardians with a focus on providing recommendations to enhance students’ functional ability and continued development in both school and home.
    • Consult with school, agency, parent, IEP teams and all other stakeholders on tiered classroom/current setting supports.
    • Participate in Impartial Hearing meetings as necessary.
    • Maintain all related information in specified NYCPS information systems.
    • Travel to various locations where meetings and evaluations are held
    • Perform other related duties consistent with this posting.          
    • Perform other duties as assigned by the CSE Chairperson in accordance with the UFT.

    SALARY:

    As per UFT Collective Bargaining

                WORK SCHEDULE:

                     As per UFT Collective Bargaining Agreement.

                    Adequate travel time will be incorporated into the daily work schedule as the position will be itinerant.

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.