New Teacher Checklist
Meet your chapter leader - IMMEDIATELY
Join the UFT (file a membership card with your chapter leader OR enroll
online www.uft.org/ueinfo) - IMMEDIATELY
Sign up for COPE political action fund (file a COPE card with your
chapter leader)
Enroll in a health plan (within 30 days of your first day on payroll)
Enroll in the UFT Welfare Fund (file an enrollment form OR enroll
online www.uft.org/welfare/enroll) - IMMEDIATELY
Locate the comprehensive guide to your Welfare Fund benefits, The Red
Apple, at http://www.uft.org/member/benefits/redappleinserv/
Apply for prior service salary credit - IMMEDIATELY
Check your qualification for a salary differential - IMMEDIATELY
Enroll in a pension system (see payroll secretary for form) -
IMMEDIATELY
Buy supplies through Teacher’s Choice (keep all receipts for purchases
starting August 1st through mid-March)
State certification requirements
Locate your borough office (52 Broadway, 10th Floor, 212-598-6800)
Know your district representative (office located at borough office)
Tenure requirements