If you are considering resigning from the DOE, we strongly suggest contacting the union at 212-331-6311 to speak with a representative about your options.
Resignation
Provide an official letter (as a PDF or Word doc attachment) with your effective date of resignation or retirement, file number and signature, also include in the letter whether you will transfer to another city agency or be leaving all city services. This will ensure resignations are processed correctly.
A resignation letter should be written at least 30 days prior to the effective date of resignation. Email it to your principal or administrator and copy your personal email address for your records. You may not receive a letter or email confirming your resignation. After your termination is processed, you will no longer have access to your DOE accounts.
- A resignation letter can simply state: “I (name and file number) am resigning my position from the DOE effective on ___ (at least 30 days from the date the email is written)."
- This email is sent to your principal who then forwards it to the DOE.
- If a resignation letter is written with an effective date of less than 30 days, a problem code can be generated, which will make it difficult to return to the DOE in the future.
- Reach out to TRS and inquire about your pension and/or TDA accounts.
- When resigning, fill out an OP44 form to get paid out for any remaining CAR or vacation days.
- If a person is facing termination, resignation does not usually make it better.
Summer Resignation
If a member resigns on the last day of school, they will receive their summer pay throughout the summer; however their health benefits will end in July, at the end of month. If health benefits need to be maintained throughout the summer, resigning in August (and providing 30 calendar days notice) will ensure health benefits to the beginning of September.
After resigning, you will lose access to your DOE email, so be sure to forward a copy of the resignation email and letter to your personal email address so you have proof of resignation if needed.