PERA deductions and contributions only apply to shifts worked at public or charter schools in a substitute teacher role.
Roles at private schools are not affected.
Any role not classified as a substitute teaching role will not be affected. For example, if you take a position as a paraprofessional or teacher’s aide/assistant, these shifts will not require PERA contributions.
The below chart shows which shifts have PERA or FICA Social Security deductions: