Employees

Almost 135,000 people work full-time in New York City’s public school system with the shared mission to provide the 1.1 million students with an education that gives them the tools to thrive in college, in careers, and as active members of their communities.

Employee Services

• Put your information in the best hands – your own!  Employee Self- Service (ESS) is a tool that allows you to view or change your personal information and health benefits online. Learn more about ESS.
• Employees can login to their e-mail.
• Learn more about your salary, payroll, and personal paycheck information.
• Learn more about health benefits and leaves of absence.
• Place a request for employment verification.
• Learn more about employee incentives and discounts, including TransitChecks.
• Visit the Division of Human Resources and Talent for comprehensive information.

Teachers, Principals, and School Professionals

• Teacher Page offers access to calendars, e-mail, human resources information, and teaching resources.
• Parent Coordinator Page is your one-stop shop for PC-related info
• Learn more about salary steps and differentials.
• All teachers must be certified. Learn about multiple certification paths .
• We offer various professional development opportunities for educators.
• We offer principals customized online services to help them lead their school. (login required)
• Substitutes/Per Diem Teachers and Substitute Paraprofessionals can access information about their pay rate, paycheck distribution, certification, and more. Click here to view the Substitute Paraprofessionals handbook.
• To ensure the safety of students and staff, all educators must be fingerprinted prior to beginning work.

Central Administrators and Managers

• Get details about your annual leave and sick leave.
• The Management Benefit Fund provides supplemental benefits to non-unionized employees.
• To ensure the safety of students and staff, all staff members must be fingerprinted prior to beginning work.

Careers at the Department of Education

• If you’d like to teach in a New York City school, become a Principal or school professional, or work in a central administration or managerial role, visit our Career Opportunities site.

One System for One City

One System for One City, the second annual report on New York City’s workforce development services, offers a comprehensive picture of publicly funded and administered employment, training and workforce education programs in New York City during Fiscal Year 2011 as well as demographic information on customers served and background on the labor market.