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Certification Information for Paraprofessionals
Here you will find information for paraprofessionals pertaining to certification.
Contract 2023: Pay increases
See more information about timetables for pay increases, bonuses and retroactive pay for the 2023 contract.
Contract 2023: Special education
Provisions regarding special education in the proposed contract.
Contract 2023: Functional chapters
Functional chapters are made up of UFT members who perform a particular job, rather than work together at a school or worksite. Functional chapters were formed to allow UFT members with common issues and concerns to have a voice on the job.
Contract 2023: Salary Schedules
The following salary schedules are aligned with the 2023 DOE-UFT contract. All schedules are subject to correction.
Contract 2023
Find everything you need to know about the DOE-UFT contract, including the Memorandum of Agreement, and FAQ and Contract at a Glance.
DOE and city contracts (printable versions)
Download print-friendly versions of UFT-DOE and city contracts.
Certification for new teachers and paraprofessionals
Over the past decade, state certification requirements have changed several times and will continue to change as new state regulations are put in place. To help members find their way, the union has a team of UFT consultants and educational liaisons.