Occasional Per Diem Teachers

Nov 21, 2001 3:29 PM

How to Get Help

Here’s a description of whom to see when you need assistance:

In Schools

First and most important is the chapter leader, the UFT’s representative elected by members in the school. The chapter leader knows the school best and can answer most of your questions.

UFT Borough Offices

The union has five borough offices where trained staff is ready to help.Call your borough office Monday through Friday from 3:30 to 6 p.m. and ask for the people who specialize in matters affecting occasional per diem subs:

Brooklyn	(718) 852-4900
Bronx	(718) 379-6200
Manhattan	(212) 598-6800
Queens	(718) 275-4400
Staten Island	(718) 605-1400

The Board of Education

The Board of Education provides information about occasional per diem requirements, tests and other matters at (718) 935-5633. That number is staffed Monday through Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. and from 3 to 5 p.m. The board also provides information via a 24-hour automated telephone line. That number is (718) 935-2670.