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How long will it take for my benefits to take effect?
If you are enrolling in the Welfare Fund for benefits and are eligible, you should receive your insurance documents in 7-10 days. If you are enrolling with dependents for benefits, you must provide all specified required documents (marriage...
Having trouble verifying your identity?
Make sure you have already enrolled with the UFT as either a member in active service or as a member of the Retired Teachers Chapter . You can enroll in the union directly on the UFT website . If you are newly hired, have you received a paycheck from...
Who needs to complete DASA training?
School professionals (teachers, paraprofessionals, counselors, psychologists and social workers) who are applying for state certification must take this six-hour course. This includes members who are applying for new certificates (for example...
How can I fulfill DASA training requirements?
You must complete six hours of coursework from a provider approved by the New York State Education Department. You can find a list of approved providers at the NYSED website . The UFT is an approved provider and offers this course in its borough...
If I already hold state certification but am applying for a new certificate, do I need to complete DASA training?
Yes. If, for example, you are a professional certificate holder and want an additional certificate, you will need to complete DASA training for your additional certificate.
Is there a deadline for completing DASA training?
The deadline for completing DASA training depends on the expiration date of your certificate; you must complete your training before applying for a new certificate.
Do I have to be a member of the retirement system?
That depends on your job. If you are an appointed teacher, paraprofessional or other pedagogue in a city public school, you automatically become a member of the Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS), which provides your pension. Your contributions to...
Can paraprofessionals join the retirement system?
Yes. The Paraprofessional Bill was signed by the Governor on Oct. 29, 2021, and paraprofessionals in the following titles are now automatically members of TRS: Auxiliary Trainer; Bilingual Professional Assistant; Educational Assistant; Educational...
I work for a charter school. Will I get a pension?
Not necessarily. Charter schools each decide what retirement benefits they will offer. They do not automatically provide pension coverage through the New York City Teachers’ Retirement System. However, they may opt to do so.
Are substitute and per-diem teachers eligible for pensions?
Substitutes and per diem teachers cannot join the Teachers’ Retirement System, but they may be eligible for pension coverage with the Board of Education Retirement System (BERS). Contact BERS at 65 Court Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or call 929...