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What supervision/assistance is required when accompanying 3-K or pre-K students to the bathroom/toileting?
Students who have shown the ability to use the bathroom independently should be encouraged to do so. However, line of sight supervision of students must be maintained during toileting and handwashing. Staff should provide closer, more helpful...
What health & safety precautions should be taken for staff who handle student toileting accidents & diapering needs?
In accordance with the Occupational Safety & Health Administration's (OSHA) Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard, the NYCDOE requires District Schools and Pre-K Centers to institute the Exposure Control Plan (ECP) as an effort to minimize employees' risk...
What equipment/materials are needed in pre-K classrooms/centers to assist students with toileting needs?
Classrooms should have the following materials available: supply of diapers/pull-ups wipes extra clothes (at least 1 full set of clean clothes, including underwear, per child) plastic bags (to send soiled clothes home) paper for changing table to...
I am a pre-K teacher. What responsibilities do I have regarding the toileting/diapering/bathroom needs of my students?
While paraprofessionals must be available to change soiled diapers or clothes promptly, teachers are responsible for the health and safety of the classroom environment and should take any steps necessary to maintain a safe and clean environment, such...
I am a paraprofessional working in a pre-K center/classroom. What responsibilities do I have to assist students with toileting/diapering/going to the bathroom?
Paraprofessionals are responsible for providing hands-on assistance to remove student clothing, change soiled diapers, clean students' bodies after toileting, and assisting students with getting dressed and putting on a clean set of clothes/underwear...
What is the current per-session rate?
Current per-session rates for different positions, as well as coverage and training rates, can be found here.
Does the UFT provide any tutoring/homework help for students?
The UFT operates the Dial-A-Teacher program, which is a free, after-school homework help/tutoring service for K-12 students in New York City public schools. It is staffed by experienced classroom teachers who can provide help in all subject areas...
What is the Dial-A-Teacher program?
The UFT's Dial-a-Teacher program is a free, homework help/tutoring line for K-12 students attending New York City public schools. The program operates from 4pm-7pm, Monday through Thursday, on days when school is in session. The program is now fully...
I don't understand the payroll codes used on my pay stub. How can I make sure my pay rate is correct?
Here is a chart with payroll codes used by the DOE: Differentials: MA – C1 NA – C1 with PD PA – C2 QA – C2 with ID RA – C2 with PD SA – C2 with ID TA – C6 UA – C6 with PD Longevity Codes: A or B – under 5 years V or W – 5 years but less than 10 years...
How can I verify my pay information, pay stub, payroll deductions?
Pay stubs with deduction information can be found by logging in to the DOE Payroll Portal: https://payrollportal.nycboe.net.