The United Federation of Teachers is advocating for a City Council bill to give special-education paraprofessionals a $10,000 annual salary increase, aimed at addressing perceived deficiencies in the current pay system. UFT President Michael Mulgrew highlighted the vital role these staff members play in supporting students with special needs. Although the city has dismissed immediate salary increase requests, indicating they will discuss economic demands when the contract expires in 2027, the union argues that the current pay structure fails to recognize the significant contributions of paraprofessionals in education.
Many paraprofessionals work one-on-one with children with autism, visual impairments, medical needs, or special education needs. Without them, our special needs students don't receive the education they are entitled to.
The pay system New York City currently uses does not recognize paraprofessionals' work and impact. This legislation seeks to right that wrong.
New York City's paraprofessionals are crucial in the educational experience of our families, and we recognize the importance of ensuring fair compensation for all members of our educational workforce.
The city had waved off the request for raises, with officials saying they'll discuss the 'economic demands' when the contract expires in late 2027.
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