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Paraprofessional Handbook

Read the Paraprofessionals Chapter Member Handbook, which was designed to be a source of information, offering insights, resources, and tools for paraprofessionals.

Revised nurses contract on Staten Island

The Federation of Nurses/UFT members at Staten Island University Hospital-South ratified a revised contract with Northwell Health that increases wages and steps and puts them on par with nurses at other unions that have negotiated contracts in the...

UFT Workers' Compensation Intake Form

Workers’ compensation intake form for Paraprofessionals, School Nurses, Occupational and Physical Therapists:

Contract 2023: Teacher programs

See changes to teacher programs for elementary school and special education teachers.

Are paraprofessionals eligible for tuition reimbursement for credits towards a masters degree?

The DOE will reimburse eligible full-time paraprofessionals for the cost of up to 12 credits towards a master’s degree in education. Paras must be in an accredited graduate education program as a fully matriculated student leading to New York State...

UFT Rallies for a Fair Contract

Educators will rally for a Fair Contract after school in all five boroughs of New York City on Wednesday, May 24.

I am a paraprofessional and I have been excessed. What does that mean?

Paraprofessionals shall be retained in their school or work site in accordance with their seniority. If excessing occurs because of lack of work, the least senior employee will be excessed from the school or site. Unless a principal denies the...

Contract 2023 FAQ: Other issues

Get additional answers to concerns regarding the new proposed contract.

Resolution for the mandated enrollment of UFT paraprofessionals in the Teachers' Retirement System

The UFT supports state legislation to mandate the enrollment of Paraprofessionals into TRS when they are hired by the NYC Department of Education.

New Contract

On this episode, the United Federation of Teacher's President Michael Mulgrew discusses the new contract highlighting frequently asked questions by members