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What is the difference between a state certificate and a city license?
You must have New York State certification to be hired for a full-time teaching position in New York City. The position must match the state certificate. New York City no longer issues a separate paper license, but there is still a license...
Where can I find out what the requirements are for my certificate/license?
The requirements for New York State certificates can be found at www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert. There are no separate requirements for a New York City license other than the availability of a vacancy in the certificate area and the recommendation of a...
Am I allowed to teach outside of my license area?
State regulations permit teachers to be assigned no more than one period a day outside their certification, license/appointment area when no certified or qualified teacher is available. This is called incidental teaching. However, a superintendent of...
How do I change licenses? What are the consequences of doing so?
In order to change a license/appointment, you must have the certificate needed for the new appointment and a principal’s recommendation to fill a vacancy in the new area. Teachers who change their license/appointment area go back on probation for at...
What are the class size limits for my grade?
Pre-Kindergarten: 18 students with a teacher and a paraprofessional Kindergarten: 25 students Grades 1-6 in elementary schools: 32 students by contract JHS/MS (all grades 4 – 8 or 5 – 9, if are located in a middle school, then middle school class...
What are the class size limits for a self-contained special education class?
Class sizes and staffing ratios (including teachers and paraprofessionals) in self-contained special education classes are determined by the needs of the students as reflected in their IEPs. The ratios are based on state regulations and NYC...
What are the class size limits for a collaborative team teaching class?
Collaborative Team Teaching is now referred to as Integrated Co-Teaching. The number of students with disabilities in an Integrated Co-Teaching class may not exceed 40 percent of the total class register with a maximum of 12 students with...
Are there special class size limits for English language learners?
No, the regular class size limits apply.
Are there class size limits for Special Education Teacher Support Services (SETSS) classes?
SETSS isn’t a class. It is a support service that may be provided to students with disabilities in the general ed classroom or elsewhere for at least three hours a week and it can include consultation with the child’s teacher. There may not be more...
Does the school have any input into how a construction project in the building is conducted?
Yes, there must be a protocol meeting prior to the commencement of an SCA construction and renovation project and the UFT chapter leader must be present. There also must be a protocol meeting prior to the commencement of DOE Division of School...