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Pension for paraprofessionals
Pension and TRS membership for paraprofessionals
Survey to inform contract goals
More than 32,000 UFT members responded to an online survey commissioned by the UFT to gauge their primary bargaining goals as the union prepares to negotiate with Mayor Eric Adams and the DOE on a contract to replace the one set to expire in...
Paperwork and Operational Resolution Process Presentation 2023
In the 2014 UFT contract, the DOE and UFT established System-wide Standards and a process to resolve concerns regarding excessive paperwork. Successful UFT and DOE collaboration with the Paperwork Standards were the basis for expanding this process...
Fact Sheet on Tentative UFT Contract
Learn more about the tentative DOE-UFT contract.
DOE and city contracts (printable versions)
Download print-friendly versions of UFT-DOE and city contracts.
Principals' Weekly: Guidance on Required Considerations for IEP Paraprofessional Recommendations
In accordance with recent amendments to NYSED regulations, IEP teams must make certain considerations before determining that a student requires an IEP-assigned paraprofessional, and the student’s IEP must reflect those considerations in the relevant...
Paraprofessionals Festival & Awards Luncheon
At their 41st annual Paraprofessionals Festival & Awards Luncheon on March 25, members celebrated the many rights they have gained since their chapter's founding and the trailblazers who led the way while acknowledging there is much more to do.
Career advancement opportunities for paraprofessionals
By accumulating college credits, paraprofessionals can significantly increase their pay. Whether your career path as a paraprofessional leads you to earn a bachelor’s degree or to earn a master’s degree and become a certified teacher, several UFT...
Membership Application (Paraprofessional)
Print and complete the paraprofessional application only if you are not able to use the online enrollment form.
Contract 2023: Districts 75 & 79
See what contract provisions apply to schools in Districts 75 and 79.