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beth1
LIF Infant
Member since 2/07 339 total posts
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Beth1
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New NYC Teacher
Hi all! I was wondering if anyone is going to be a new NYC teacher in September. I'm starting a job in Queens and I have some questions. Since I can never get through to the DOE, I was wondering if someone on this board could help me. For example, is there a mandatory PD that I have to go to? When and where? Is there a contact person regarding salary questions etc. Please FM me if you can help. Thanks!
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Posted 6/27/07 10:20 AM  |
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lilqtny
-Crossfit & pitbull addict
Member since 7/06 2830 total posts
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Tracy
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Re: New NYC Teacher
no, b ut I hope I will be on this list in two hours!!!
If I am and learn what is going to happen, I will fill you in!!
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| Posted 6/27/07 11:29 AM |
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vitha
LIF Infant
Member since 8/06 191 total posts
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Re: New NYC Teacher
I am starting in NYC too.
on the DOE website there is a human resources link
http://schools.nyc.gov/default.aspx
and on that page there is a link to the teachers union site
http://www.uft.org/
each bourough also has a union office you can call. I called them and they were very helpful.
I am working in queens too, what area are you in?
There is also a new teachers seminar at the javitz center on August 22nd, where you are supposed to get all of this information.
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| Posted 6/27/07 11:38 AM |
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beth1
LIF Infant
Member since 2/07 339 total posts
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Beth1
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Re: New NYC Teacher
Posted by vitha
I am starting in NYC too.
on the DOE website there is a human resources link
http://schools.nyc.gov/default.aspx
and on that page there is a link to the teachers union site
http://www.uft.org/
each bourough also has a union office you can call. I called them and they were very helpful.
I am working in queens too, what area are you in?
There is also a new teachers seminar at the javitz center on August 22nd, where you are supposed to get all of this information.
Thanks.. I sent you an FM
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| Posted 6/27/07 12:44 PM |
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beautyq115
New Year!
Member since 5/05 13729 total posts
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Me
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Re: New NYC Teacher
no more mandatory PD...thank GOD! Any PD after school hours is paid!
Where did you get a job??? I am in Queens too
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| Posted 6/27/07 9:18 PM |
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beth1
LIF Infant
Member since 2/07 339 total posts
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Beth1
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Re: New NYC Teacher
Posted by beautyq115
no more mandatory PD...thank GOD! Any PD after school hours is paid!
Where did you get a job??? I am in Queens too
FM
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| Posted 6/27/07 9:48 PM |
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happytobreathe
The Lazy Days of Summer
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Re: New NYC Teacher
Hey I just finished my first year. There is no mandatory PD but go to all offered. You get paid. There is a New Teacher Workshop at the end of August.. you should def. go!
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| Posted 6/28/07 12:53 AM |
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MissJones
I need a nap!
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Re: New NYC Teacher
I'm a NYC teacher. There used to be new teacher hour requirements but thankfully, they did away with them. And you didn't get paid. So if you do get paid, just go. You may learn something interesting. And if not, you'll get paid.
Whatever you do, sign up for TDA! The TRS is automatic, you just have the deductions, but the TDA is somethiing you MUST sign up for. You choose a percentage of your paycheck that will be taken out (mine is 10% right now). Then you choose where that money goes (there are 3 options, each one having a different rish...I have 20% in fixed and 80% in variable a i think). The deductions are pretaxed. It's forced savings. It's amazing how much you can have in 10 years!
GHI is very good for insurance. Also, if you can, get the optional insurance, too. Also sign up for catastrophic insurance. Very inexpensive but very important.
Keep every paystub. I've heard of stories where people go to retire and are about to get shortchanged of years. Well, they bring in EVERY paycheck and problem is solved.
That's all for now. Good luck and if you have any questions, just ask.
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| Posted 6/28/07 7:53 AM |
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vitha
LIF Infant
Member since 8/06 191 total posts
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Re: New NYC Teacher
Posted by MissJones
I'm a NYC teacher. There used to be new teacher hour requirements but thankfully, they did away with them. And you didn't get paid. So if you do get paid, just go. You may learn something interesting. And if not, you'll get paid.
Whatever you do, sign up for TDA! The TRS is automatic, you just have the deductions, but the TDA is somethiing you MUST sign up for. You choose a percentage of your paycheck that will be taken out (mine is 10% right now). Then you choose where that money goes (there are 3 options, each one having a different rish...I have 20% in fixed and 80% in variable a i think). The deductions are pretaxed. It's forced savings. It's amazing how much you can have in 10 years!
GHI is very good for insurance. Also, if you can, get the optional insurance, too. Also sign up for catastrophic insurance. Very inexpensive but very important.
Keep every paystub. I've heard of stories where people go to retire and are about to get shortchanged of years. Well, they bring in EVERY paycheck and problem is solved.
That's all for now. Good luck and if you have any questions, just ask.
Waht are TRS and TDA?
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| Posted 6/28/07 9:54 AM |
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MissJones
I need a nap!
Member since 5/05 22132 total posts
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Re: New NYC Teacher
Teachers Retirement System and Tax Deferred Annuity.
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| Posted 6/28/07 10:02 AM |
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vitha
LIF Infant
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Re: New NYC Teacher
Posted by MissJones
Teachers Retirement System and Tax Deferred Annuity.
thanks. how much to they take out for the TRS?
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| Posted 6/28/07 10:04 AM |
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MissJones
I need a nap!
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Re: New NYC Teacher
I want to say 5% but I don't recall. 
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| Posted 6/28/07 11:26 AM |
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MrsSchwags
Soccer Baseball Lax Mom
Member since 10/05 11240 total posts
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Jennifer
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Re: New NYC Teacher
I'm also going to be a new NYC teacher in queens this fall. I plan on going to the new teacher orientation. We should get our own LIF New NYC Teachers group!! lol
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| Posted 7/2/07 5:00 PM |
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