Certification
To work as a speech pathologist or a teacher of speech improvement in the New York City public schools, you must possess or have completed all requirements for the appropriate New York State certificate.
Candidates from out-of-state may be considered if they fall within the guidelines for interstate reciprocity as defined by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). More information on specific requirements is provided by NYSED.
Hiring Process
For full-time employment, register and complete the online application, which is now open. If you are eligible:
- You will be placed on a list of available and preferred candidates that Principals and Supervisors of Speech will review.
- Hiring supervisors will contact candidates as needed to schedule interviews for these positions.
- You will be placed in the New Teacher Finder with eligible teachers. This search tool allows principals to post school-based positions and contact candidates; and allows candidates to search for vacancies and apply directly to schools. Positions are typically posted during the summer months and into the start of the school year.
Employment Opportunities for Speech Language Pathologists and Teachers of Speech Improvement
We are seeking to hire full-time Teachers of Speech Improvement Inclusive Special Education Program. This position will focus on the provision of Pre-K services and will include Special Class and/or Special Class Integrated Class (SCIS) programs. The caseload may include school-age students with IEPs at their assigned site(s) and/or within the assigned district within the assigned borough.
The ideal candidates are compassionate, highly motivated individuals with a strong desire to work with students with diverse and complex communication needs. Familiarity with Augmentative Alternative Communication and Assistive Technology are helpful.
For more information about the available position(s), please review the following circular: Teacher of Speech-Inclusive Preschool Special Education Program
If you are interested in applying for the Teacher of Speech-Inclusive Preschool Special Education Program/Pre-K, please complete the application form provided below. The deadline to submit the interest form for these positions is January 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM: Teachers of Speech Improvement Inclusive Special Education Program Application Form
For additional questions, email RelatedServices@schools.nyc.gov.
Bilingual Extensions for Speech Providers
To seek a position as a Bilingual Speech Improvement Teacher or Pathologist, you must hold the bilingual extension in addition to your base certificate in your professional discipline. If you have this extension certificate, please mention this in your online application. If you have been offered a position as a bilingual provider, and need the bilingual extension, please contact the Office of Scholarship and Incentive Programs for further information at 718-935-2449.
Current Employees
If you are a currently employed by the New York City Department of Education as a speech teacher/pathologist or a related service provider interested in a same-title transfer, you may search and apply for full-time vacancies in our schools through the Open Market system, which is available from April through August.