2024 RTA Scholarship Info
This year the RTA will award three (3) scholarships of $1000 each to seniors graduating from Rochester Public High Schools. Any student who will graduate in June and plans to continue his/her education (college, university, junior college, community college, business...
read more2021-2022 TEACHER TRANSFER /PLACEMENT DAYS (*Updated 6/22/21)
This post will be updated as we have more information. Updated 6/22/21 SPED Transfer Day will NOT take place on 6/23. It is possible that it will occur on 6/30/21. When there is confirmation we will post on the RTA website/social media. A proxy is available here if...
read moreOfficers Election Information
All nominations for positions in the RTA Officers Election 20-21 have been submitted and accepted. The 5 RTA Officer positions are uncontested as are all positions in the following 7 departments: Primary, Intermediate, Junior High, Home Hospital teachers, School...
read moreTeachers Can Now Sign Up for the Covid Vaccine as Part of Group 1B. (Update: The Website is Working Again)
NYSUT UPDATE 1/13/21: As of today, below is the guidance we have for those locals and members seeking to be vaccinated:• Individual registration through New York State (Website and Hotline): Individuals, seeking to secure an appointment are encouraged to use...
read morePreK-Gr 6 Teachers’ Deadline for ADA Accommodation Requests for Phase 2 is January 6th
The District has labeled PreK-Gr 6 Teachers return to school as Phase 2. The deadline for submitting the ADA accommodation request (Attending Physician's Statement Form) for Phase 2 is January 6th. Teachers can find this form on this website...
read moreJob Openings
Newark Central School District The Newark CSD, Wayne County, has openings for teachers. We specifically have an English position for grades 6-8, ELA positions for maternity leaves, and many TA positions. We are an easy 40-minute drive east of...
read moreNeighboring School Districts Have Teacher Openings
Updated December 26, 2019 Fairport Central School District Fairport Central School District Recruitment Event is Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 from 9-11 AM at Fairport High School Library (1 Dave Paddock Way, Fairport) FCSD is looking for Secondary Long Term Substitute...
read more#WRIGHTBYYOURSIDE
Officer Denny Wright, a police officer in the community of Rochester NY, serving us for more than 22 years and is the husband and father of two RTA members. On Friday, October 4th, 2019, Denny was having lunch with his daughter, and left to respond to a domestic...
read moreROCHESTER AREA LABOR FEDERATION ANNUAL LABOR DAY PARADE
Please join us for the Rochester Labor Day Parade on Monday, September 2, 2019. As one of the most important days of the year to our members, we hope that attendance will be at an all time high. Our theme this year is Union Strong!! Line-up for the RTA is on...
read moreAttention All Teachers: Workplace Harassment Training
Completion of the Gen-X course is required by September 2019. It is entitled: Workplace Harassment for Employees, State of New York and NYC*. This is the only acceptable course to fulfill the NYS law. Please be sure that this is the course you...
read moreNYS Teachers Retirement System Workshop for RTA Members
Colleagues, If you are considering retirement, but were unable to attend any of the prior New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) retirement workshops, here’s the next opportunity: NYS Teachers Retirement System In-person Workshop This is a free in-person workshop...
read moreNYSUT Members Can Receive Discounted Knighthawks Tickets
NYSUT members can receive discounted Knighthawks tickets. Come enjoy a game at the Blue Cross Arena. As part of Educator Appreciation Night, the Rochester Knighthawks invite you and your families to the Blue Cross Arena with a Discounted Ticket Offer to recognize...
read moreSign up for the Dinner Seminar with NYSUT President Melinda Person & Executive VP Jaime Ciffone
Superintendent’s Regulation 9800-R (Professional Boundaries Between Students and Employees, Volunteers, or Contractors)
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read more2023-24 Vehicle Insurance Deductible Form
RTA has agreed to help administer the District’s issuance of reimbursement for the automobile insurance deductible to any RTA bargaining unit member whose vehicle suffered physical damage that occurred while that member reported for duty. The agreed-upon...
read moreAdam’s Update (2.26.24) Sabbaticals, Job Sharing, Lesson Plans, Auto Insurance Deductible Reimbursement, NexGen EAP,
Colleagues, Welcome back. I hope you had a restful February break. Here’s a brief update: - Sabbaticals. Interested in strengthening your practice with a semester or full year of professional growth that would benefit you and your students? Consider a sabbatical...
read moreJob Sharing Notification(s) Deadline is March 1st
Any member interested in job sharing must notify the Superintendent in writing by March 1st and current job-sharers must notify the office of Human Capital in writing by March 1st per Section 51.2 of the RTA contract. Section 51 -- JOB-SHARING 1. Job sharing...
read moreNYSUT Offers Discounts on Amerks Tickets
This offer for discounted Amerks tickets is for all NYSUT members. Come enjoy a game at the Blue Cross Arena as part of multiple Teacher & SRP Appreciation Nights.There are discounted tickets for games on Friday, February 16th at 7:05pm and Sunday, February...
read moreSabbatical Info for 2024-25
Are you interested in strengthening your practice with a semester or full year of professional growth that will benefit you and your students? One of the great benefits negotiated into our contract is the sabbatical leave. Consider using this time to enroll in...
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