Rochester Schools Seek New Hires Amid Union Tensions | Rochester News

Rochester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

Rochester City Schools are urgently hiring substitute teachers, teaching assistants, and paraprofessionals ahead of the 2026-27 school year—offering flexible schedules and full/part-time roles. But as they recruit, tensions rise with unions like the Rochester Teachers Association, who argue the district should prioritize retaining current staff and negotiating fair contracts instead of cutting corners. Union president Adam Urbanski criticizes the district for asking for health concessions while holding $1.1 billion in reserves, urging them to invest in safer schools, smaller classes, and…