"Photo via Getty Images This week (11/13), the New York City Council will hold a hearing on proposed legislation known as the Paraprofessional Respect Check', a historic bill that would provide all New York City public school paraprofessionals with an annual $10,000 payment, outside and in addition to the traditional salary schedule and labor contract. The RESPECT check is necessary because paraprofessionals don't earn enough."
"As a full-time paraprofessional at Sunset Park High School, I work closely with students who need guidance, encouragement, and consistency to reach their full potential. I take pride in being that steady support system the one who shows up, listens, and helps them believe in themselves. But the truth is, the love we have for this work doesn't always match the compensation we receive."
"The RESPECT check would ease financial burdens for me and my family, but more importantly, it would send a clear message that the city values the vital role paraprofessionals play in education. It's not just about money it's about fairness, recognition, and dignity. It's about acknowledging that paraprofessionals are educators too. This check would remind us that our commitment to our students and schools is finally being respected and appreciated the way it should be."
New York City Council will hold a hearing on proposed legislation called the Paraprofessional RESPECT check that would give all NYC public school paraprofessionals an annual $10,000 payment separate from salaries and contracts. The RESPECT check aims to address low pay driving thousands of vacant paraprofessional positions and depriving students of needed educational support. The payment would assist paraprofessionals financially and signal that their time, energy, and care are valued. Paraprofessionals provide guidance, encouragement, consistency, and personal connections that help student breakthroughs and retention. The RESPECT check is framed as a matter of fairness, recognition, dignity, and affirmation of paraprofessionals as educators.
Read at www.amny.com
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