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 (8266), or Application Process- Family Paraprofessional (8264) (You must log in to HR Connect to view these materials.)

Teachers, school psychologists, guidance counselors, school social workers, librarians, attendance teachers, school secretarial staff and laboratory specialists may be permitted to withdraw a resignation/retirement provided the following conditions exist:

• At the time of your resignation or retirement, you completed at least one year (or two full school terms) of satisfactory, regularly appointed service under the license.
• Your license has not been invalidated and is not subject to such action due to failure to satisfy certification requirements
• You receive proper medical approval, fingerprint clearance/satisfactory application review; and verification of employment (since resigning/retiring from the New York City public schools)
• You have received a written request to fill a vacancy approved by the HR Director which confirms the availability of a clear vacancy into which you can be placed, subject to any existing hiring restrictions.
• You receive a valid NYCDOE security clearance.

Please note, withdrawal of retirement is also subject to approval by the applicable retirement system.

Applications for the Retired Teachers Chapter (RTC) get processed on your date of retirement, however, due to a high volume of applicants, please allow for up to one week to complete the process. 

A deferred pay date is only applicable if you have yet to meet the age of retirement and will be collecting your pension at a later time. 

Yes, you can send both enrollment applications for the RTC and SHIP together in the envelope included in the retirement packet you were given at your final pension consultation. However, to avoid a delay in processing, you also have the option of sending each application to their respective departments. 

No, union dues for members of the Retired Teachers Chapter (RTC) will be automatically deducted from your monthly pension. The RTC dues are .004% of your monthly pension.  

When filling out your application to join the Retired Teachers Chapter (RTC), please include your name, file number/UFT ID number, exact retirement date, current contact information and pension provider. To avoid a delay in processing, please remember to sign and date the application. Applications with no signature will be returned.

You can enroll online or download an application form on the UFT website and mail it to us at:

UFT Membership Dept.
52 Broadway
New York, NY 10004

Dues are .004 of retirement allowance for members who retired after July 1, 1984. Members who retired before July 1, 1984 and after July 1, 1970 pay $36 annually. Members who retired prior to July 1, 1970 pay $18 annually. 

You must first be enrolled as a UFT-RTC (Retired Teachers Chapter) member. Your SHIP application cannot be processed until your retirement date, therefore, please send your application and payment approximately one month prior to your date of retirement. 

Please refer to the SHIP card for the exact fees, as they depend on the time of year and whether or not you also enroll a spouse or domestic partner. You must pay upfront for the first year through December and the cost is $10.00 per month per person.