The DOE-UFT contract offers you protection and strong support if you have been assaulted while on duty. As well as notifying your principal within 24 hours, you should notify the UFT Health and Safety Department by filing an online safety/discipline report. You should also file a police report at the nearest precinct as soon as possible.
The DOE may waive its normal $1,500 limit on unreimbursed medical expenses on a case-by-case basis for those who are assaulted while on duty in an unprovoked attack by a student, parent or stranger. The OP 505 form is used to request reimbursement as a result of an assault.
The UFT’s Victim Support Program provides mental health support and practical assistance for UFT members who are victims of workplace violence. The program offers victim outreach, psychological counseling and crisis intervention. All services are free and confidential. Call the Victim Support Program at 212‑598‑6853.