According to the Department of Education, pedagogical employees who resign without providing notice will be given a problem code in their personnel file that will flag them for review should they wish to return to teaching. Non-pedagogues like paraprofessionals and therapists, are only required to give two weeks’ notice.
Chapter leaders have reported some principals are asking members to add the word “irrevocable” to their letters of resignation. It is unnecessary since UFT-represented educators have a contractual right to withdraw their resignations at a later date. It’s important to note, however, that the person must have found a new position before submitting a withdrawal of resignation form to the DOE.
While there is no requirement to give notice for retirement, employees who are interested in taking terminal leave prior to retirement must also give 30 days’ notice.
After resigning, you will lose access to your DOE email, so once your resignation email and letter are sent, be sure to forward a copy to your personal email address so you have proof of resignation if needed.