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Am I able to withdraw my resignation from the DOE and return to active service?

Teachers, school psychologists, guidance counselors, school social workers, librarians, attendance teachers, school secretarial staff and laboratory specialists may be permitted to withdraw a resignation/retirement provided the following conditions exist:

  • At the time of your resignation or retirement, you completed at least one year (or two full school terms) of satisfactory, regularly appointed service under the license.
  • Your license has not been invalidated and is not subject to such action due to failure to satisfy certification requirements
  • You receive proper medical approval, fingerprint clearance/satisfactory application review; and verification of employment (since resigning/retiring from the New York City public schools)
  • You have received a written request to fill a vacancy approved by the HR Director which confirms the availability of a clear vacancy into which you can be placed, subject to any existing hiring restrictions.
  • You receive a valid NYCDOE security clearance.

Please note, withdrawal of retirement is also subject to approval by the applicable retirement system.