Pursue Additional Opportunities to Teach Students with Disabilities!
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) began awarding a Students with Disabilities All Grades teaching certificate in September 2022. This certification allows eligible teacher candidates to teach students in special education classrooms from grades pre-K - 12.
Individuals who already hold a Students with Disabilities grades 1- 6 certificate may be eligible for the Students with Disabilities All Grades certificate with just a few required extra courses and/or exams. This will allow you to expand your job search and may increase your chances of finding a teaching position at NYC Public Schools.
Visit the following webpages to learn more:
- Frequently Asked Questions
- NYSED SWD All Grades Certificate Summary webpage
- NYSED Certification Requirements webpage