BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES 
18 SOUTH PERRY STREET
POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12601

INTERNAL

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN  25-26-138                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      SUBSTITUTE SPECIAL EDUCATION CPSE/CSE CHAIR 
JANUARY 2026                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                OFFICE OF STUDENTS WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

SUBSTITUTE SPECIAL EDUCATION CPSE/CSE CHAIR
OFFICE OF STUDENTS WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES 
POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

QUALIFICATIONS:
New York State certification as a school psychologist, special education teacher, school social worker, speech pathologist;
Two plus years experience as a CPSE/CSE chairperson preferred;
Multilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
 
JOB SUMMARY:
Position requires the planning, organization, and implementation of the appropriate instructional program to address the learning needs of the students; to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their potential in both curricular and extracurricular activities.

DUTIES:
The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD. 

• The substitute CPSE/CSE chairperson reports to the Coordinator of Students with Exceptionalities, and the Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel and Support Services. The substitute CPSE/CSE chairperson must have a solid knowledge of CPSE/CSE NYS law, guidelines and regulations as related to Special Education services; Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; The ability to interpret an extensive variety of data and deal with several abstract and concrete variables; the ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community; The ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
• The substitute CPSE/CSE Chairperson will work with clerical support to schedule, arrange CSE and CPSE meetings; Chairs each CPSE/CSE meeting and makes sure the IEP's are accurately and completely prepared. Communicate with parents, staff, and agencies regarding CSE/CPSE meetings and recommendations. Coordinates CSE/CPSE activities with the State Education Department and participates in impartial hearings as needed. Performs and completes other duties and responsibilities as specifically determined by the Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel and Support Services and/or designee.

APPOINTMENT:
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.

EFFECTIVE DATE:
As soon as practicable.

SALARY:          
In accordance with the PPSTA contract.

FINAL DATE FOR FILING:
Open until filled.

TO APPLY:
Please visit https://www.applitrack.com/poughkeepsieschools/onlineapp/ to fill out an online application. *Please refer to Job ID: 1494.

The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure, which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.