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Are IEP-assigned paraprofessionals (individual and small group) required to attend related service sessions?
The management needs section of the student’s IEP must make clear the circumstances during the school day, including related services and nonacademic settings such as lunch and transitions, for which the student requires the support of a...
The City Nurses Article 1219 2023
An independent arbitrator ruled that NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn understaffed nurses in its medical-surgical unit and exceeded the nurse-to-patient ratios required by a union contract, the United Federation of Teachers, which represents the nurses...
UFT Elections 2025 - certified election results
Certified election results for the 2025 UFT Election as provided by Global Election Services (GES).
What benefits do paraprofessionals who belong to the Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) receive?
Before you retire you have: The right to borrow from your TRS account. The right to participate in the TRS tax-deferred annuity program. Benefits for your family if you die after one year of service. After you retire you receive: A guaranteed pension...
Salary Application System Guide: Salary Upgrades for Paraprofessionals
A guide to applying for a salary upgrade for paraprofessionals on the DOE's salary application system.
Change for the better
Paraprofessional Unique Robinson of Murrow HS in Brooklyn acted quickly to advocate for a solution when presented with the need to safely and comfortably meet the toileting needs of her paraplegic student.
UFT VNS Health nurses win 12% increase in new 2-year pact
Federation of Nurses/UFT members, who are registered professional nurses with VNS Health, overwhelmingly approved a new 2-year contract that provides a 12% compounded salary increase over the course of the agreement, preserves healthcare benefits and...
Special Education Services as Part of a Unified Service Delivery System
The Continuum of Services for Students with Disabilities
Special Education Services as Part of a Unified Service Delivery System
(The Continuum of Services for Students with Disabilities)
Paraprofessionals Festival & Awards Luncheon 2024
Nearly 700 paraprofessionals attended the UFT’s annual Paraprofessionals Festival & Awards Luncheon on March 23 at the New York Hilton in Midtown Manhattan. Fifteen paraprofessionals were honored for their outstanding service. Attendees participated in workshops to strengthen their practice and enjoyed a carnival featuring games and self-care. This year’s theme was “Superheroes of Education: Celebrating our Paraprofessional Powers.”
Paraprofessionals Festival and Awards Luncheon 2022
“We Make a Difference” was the theme at this year’s UFT Paraprofessionals Festival and Awards Luncheon, which celebrated paraprofessionals at Shanker Hall on March 5 for rising to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Paraprofessionals Festival & Awards Luncheon 2023
Paraprofessionals from across New York City celebrated colleagues’ achievements, learned new skills at workshops and enjoyed games and self-care activities at a carnival during the 2023 Paraprofessionals Festival & Awards Luncheon at the New York Hilton Midtown on March 25.
Hundreds of NYC teachers hold citywide "Grade-In" protest to demand a Fair Contract
UFT educators across the city took part in "Grade-Ins" to fight for more autonomy during the workday and to call out the amounts of irrelevant administrative tasks they are forced to do that don’t serve their students.
Can paraprofessionals take a leave of absence to student teach if they are working on credentials to become a full-time teacher?
The DOE provides eligible paraprofessionals with a 40-day paid leave of absence to complete student teaching requirements if paraprofessionals are enrolled in a program to earn credentials to become full-time teachers as there are instances when...
Space for 'rezoflexion'
Paraprofessionals at P256 in Queens, a District 75 school for high-school-age boys, pooled their Teacher's Choice funds to refresh a key space used by their students to calm themselves and reflect on their emotions. They celebrated the grand opening...
New deal for VNS Health nurses
Federation of Nurses/UFT members who are registered professional nurses employed by VNS Health overwhelmingly ratified a contract on Jan. 27 that provides a 12% compounded pay increase over two years, money for experience and certification...
SIU Hospital–South nurses win big
Nurses at Staten Island University Hospital–South represented by the Federation of Nurses/UFT overwhelmingly ratified a three-year contract on March 27 that raises salaries by a compounded 14 percent, preserves premium-free health care and increases...
Joint Guidance on the Application of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) And the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) To Student Health Records
The purpose of this guidance is to explain the relationship between the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule, and to address apparent confusion on...
Chancellor's Regulation A-670 re school trips
Chancellor's Regulation A-670 re school trips
I am a paraprofessional who resigned but now wants to return to work at the DOE. Am I able to rescind my resignation?
UFT Educational Paraprofessionals and DC37 Family Paraprofessionals cannot rescind their resignations and must reapply for a new position as a paraprofessional. See more information at Application Process- Full Time UFT Educational Paraprofessional...
AllyHealth telemedicine/telehealth one-pager for substitute paraprofessionals & per diem employees
AllyHealth telemedicine/telehealth one-pager - more information for substitute paraprofessionals & per diem employees.
DOE labor guidance for paperwork & operational issues
See the DOE's labor guidance regarding paperwork standards and operational issues, as well as steps in our contractual resolution/escalation process.
SESIS grievance form
If you have performed SESIS-related activities at home because you have been directed to do so, you can file a grievance within thirty (30) school days from the time you were instructed to perform the activity.
Per Diem salary schedule (2022–27)
This is the per diem salary schedule for 2022–27
Finding your way and finding your voice in the New York City school system
A short guide for parents. The UFT put together this resource booklet to help parents navigate the New York City school system and be informed advocates for their child’s education.
EB1054 Health Benefits Report/Inquiry
You should submit this report with your Educational Paraprofessional Leave Application to prevent the disruption of your major medical insurance.