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This page was last updated on April 21, 2026 at 1:52 PM.

Opportunities for Current DOE Employees

Summer Rising 2026 Announcement

Current full-time employees and former eligible pedagogical NYC Public Schools (NYCPS) employees can now submit job applications to work Summer School (Open external link). Applications submitted after April 30, 2026, will be marked late.

Openings in Central and Administrative Offices

Explore opportunities in Central and administrative roles.

Use the online application system to view postings and apply.

Career Paths at the DOE

Find more information about various roles:

Open Market Transfer System

The system is open April–August for eligible UFT-titled employees seeking school transfers.
After August, a principal’s release is required unless placed in excess.

Questions? Visit the HR Connect Portal or HR Connect at (718) 935-4000.

Career Ladder for School Leaders

Experienced principals and assistant principals with a track record of student achievement growth are encouraged to apply for career ladder opportunities across NYC schools.

Teacher Career Pathways

Join over 800 teacher leaders in NYC public schools. All eligible DOE teachers can participate in the central screening process. Each role has unique qualifications and selection criteria. Explore roles on the Teacher Career Pathway page.

Per Session Opportunities

During the school year and summer, employees may apply for per session activities scheduled before or after school, on weekends or holidays (if approved). Selection is based on the criteria in each per session posting, and work consists of extracurricular duties for which eligible pedagogical, pupil personnel service providers, and supervisory staff are paid an hourly rate based on their title. Per session work must not extend or replace an employee’s primary job responsibilities or be used to provide extra compensation for the primary assignment. Employees may work remotely only for specific approved activities listed in the Chancellor's regulations and Division of Human Resources guidelines. Staff may not perform per session during their normal working hours on a regular school day, during the contractual lunch period, or on a day they are absent due to illness. Employees absent for jury duty or official business may perform per session work only outside their regular work hours. The per session year aligns with the school fiscal year and runs from July 1 through June 30 of the following year. For more information, see Chancellor’s Regulation C-175.

School-Based Per Session Jobs

Search and apply for school-based opportunities on the Per Session Jobs page within the main NYCPS website. Jobs are also posted by regulation within school buildings.

Central-Based Per Session Jobs

ANNOUNCEMENT: For the new 2026-2027 school year, search and apply for central-based opportunities on the  HR School Support SharePoint site. An active staff email address log-in is required to view this page: Current NYCPS Central-Based Per Session Job Opportunities

NOTE ON RETIREES: Since email log-in is required, eligible official retirees must have their staff email addresses reactivated by DIIT to view and search currently open central-based per session jobs. Such retirees may call the IT Service Desk at 718-935-5100 or chat with the Eureka virtual assistant on SupportHub and request a live agent for additional support.

All current employees may obtain more resources and information on per session employment here: Per Session Information for Schools and Central Offices.

Civil Service Information

If you work in a Central or administrative role, it’s important to understand your civil service status. Learn more about Civil Service

Scholarships, Incentives & Special Programs

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Professional Development

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