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Special Education Intervention Teacher (formerly known as IEP teacher)
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The Special Education Intervention Teacher is a centrally funded learning specialist. Learn more about this position and the role these educators play for students with disabilities.
Resolution in support of the UFT endorsing Dermot Smyth for City Council District 30
The UFT endorses Dermot Smyth in his primary election for City Council as we believe he will be a strong ally for working people, our schools, and our community.
Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!
As a paraprofessional, you are a critical part of the New York City school system. The support you provide every day to students, teachers and your school community is invaluable. We want to take this moment to thank you for all of the hard work you...
Article Nine — Education Reform
A. School-Based Management/Shared Decision-Making (SBM/SDM) The Union and the Board agree that SBM/SDM is a process in which all members of the school community collaborate in identifying issues, defining goals, formulating policy and implementing...
Article Nineteen — Leaves
A. Sick Leave Employees will be granted one day’s sick leave with pay for each month of work during the regular school year. Unused sick leave shall be cumulative from month to month during the school year and from year to year up to a maximum of 145...
Future in Focus career fair 2023
The students at the fair had the chance to speak with representatives from 25 unions about the advantages of pursuing a career in which workers are unionized.
Invitational Golf Outing 2023
The UFT’s Invitational Golf Outing on Oct. 9 raised close to $110,000 for the UFT Disaster Relief Fund and victims of the August wildfires in Hawaii.
Cool the classrooms
In June and September each year, classroom temperatures spike when the city experiences a heat wave. It is outrageous to expect students to learn and teachers to teach in these circumstances.
Resolution in support of unions at Starbucks and Amazon
The UFT supports the Starbucks and Amazon unions and will stand and demonstrate as necessary with Amazon and Starbucks unions including turning members out to local actions.
Delegates OK 3 resolutions
The Delegate Assembly approved resolutions to support paraprofessionals' fight for a living wage and better benefits; acknowledge the work of the union's founders on the UFT's 64th anniversary; and honor the impact that women have had on the union.
Social Workers Appreciation Day
More than 1,000 school social workers gathered at UFT headquarters and remotely on March 8 for a day of professional learning focused on holistic wellness to mark the union’s 8th annual Social Workers Appreciation Day.
5K Family Run/Walk
Some 300 UFT members and their families participated in the UFT's annual 5K Family Run/Walk in Coney Island to benefit the UFT Disaster Relief Fund.
Roundtable with U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
U.S Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited UFT headquarters on April 8 to meet UFT members who benefited from the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Culturally responsive teaching resources
Teaching materials and curriculum resources to address culturally responsive topics in the classroom.
GOP expands public funds for private schools
Republican state lawmakers around the country have voted in recent months to create or expand programs that provide public funds to families for their children’s private education.
Let’s Talk About It 2023
“You have to go through to get to,” Darryl McDaniels of the iconic hip-hop group Run-DMC told more than 350 students in the Bronx, speaking about the adversity they may face on their path to greatness during the UFT’s third annual Let’s Talk About It...
Resolution to improve Tier 6 benefits
The UFT, along with other public sector unions and the AFL-CIO, will continue the campaign to bring improvements and enhanced benefits to Tier 6 members.
UFT President Michael Mulgrew on Gov. Hochul signing small class size legislation
For decades, New York City parents and teachers have been fighting for lower class sizes. We now have something to celebrate. Governor Hochul has signed the Legislature’s bill that lowers class sizes across New York City. UFT President Michael...
SAVE Legislation
Familiarize yourself with this important legislation that governs safety in New York's public schools.
Why should I become a member of the UFT? What is the benefit of joining?
As a member, you have access to valuable benefits and rights to a voice in your professional life that nonmembers don’t have. You can participate in money-saving group insurance plans and low-cost legal and financial service plans and you can get...
Jewish Heritage Committee awards dinner
AFT President Randi Weingarten and Manhattan City Council Member Julie Menin were honored at the UFT Jewish Heritage Committee's inaugural awards dinner.
Bingo Night for COPE awareness
More than three dozen UFT members turned out for fun and games at Bingo Night at the union’s Queens borough office on Nov. 22 to raise awareness of COPE, the union’s political action arm.
Resolution: No changes to UFT members' healthcare without Delegate Assembly approval
Any significant changes to members’ healthcare will be submitted to the Delegate Assembly for approval, and the UFT will never agree to forcing any retired member into a Medicare Advantage Plan.
MindUP professional learning with Goldie Hawn
The 160 teachers and paraprofessionals who gathered for a day of professional learning on MindUP heard from the organization's founder, Goldie Hawn.
UFT workshop on supporting undocumented students and families
Days after the Trump administration rescinded a longstanding federal policy that made schools off limits to immigration raids, the UFT held a workshop about how educators can support undocumemented students and their families.
Clinicians Appreciation Day
About a thousand members of the union's Social Workers and Psychologists Chapter gathered online and another 380 in person for a day of professional development, networking and bonding on Jan. 27.
UFT launches TV ad campaign to highlight NYC public school educators’ support for students in face of challenges
The UFT today launched a television ad campaign recognizing New York City public school educators as they overcome challenges while helping students reach their full potential.
3% rai$e on Jan. 18
The salaries of UFT-represented employees covered by the Department of Education-UFT contracts will increase by 3% on Jan. 18, 2025.
Staten Island Back-to-School BBQ
More than 1,000 families received backpacks and other school supplies at the union's fourth annual back-to-school supplies giveaway and barbecue on Aug. 7 at PS 21 on Staten Island.
Panel on the state of the LGBTQ+ community
The UFT Pride Committee convened its first panel on the state of the LGBTQ+ community, focusing on the challenges facing New Yorkers — including educators — amid the rollback of LGBTQ+ rights under President Donald Trump.
Resolution to establish a technology professional committee
The UFT will establish a Technology Committee dedicated to supporting members in their ongoing technological professional development and collaborate with New York City Public Schools to ensure that technology professional development opportunities...
Heritage Committees
The UFT Professional Committees seek to actively engage members in professional growth through activities such as conferences, seminars, workshops, educational trips, newsletters and professional recognition.
College Board adds career options
Driven by a growing student demand for more opportunities to build job-related skills, the College Board continues to expand its footprint to focus on career exploration and preparation in addition to its programs aimed at college-bound students.
Chapter Leader appreciation
A retiree praises the efforts of Chapter Leader Amy Craine of District 31 Pre-K Centers on Staten Island with whom he once had the pleasure of working.
Programs & events
Gain new skills, earn professional development credits, and find a new outlook on the things that affect your sense of well-being through MAP's programs, workshops and member events.
UFT Staten Island Canasta Tournament
Are you competitive? If so, join your fellow retirees at the UFT Staten Island borough office for our canasta tournament. Register with a partner to become our canasta champ! Please bring your own cards and tray. We’ll have prizes, refreshments and fun. We hope to see you there!