Substitute Teacher/Teacher Aide

After completing this application, please call/email Amanda Srey with any questions: skinum@npsdnj.org (908) 464-9050. x 4224

Substitute teachers/teacher aides perform the following:

• follow the lesson plan left by the teacher for whom he/she is substituting in accordance with district's philosophy, goals and objectives
• meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• establish and maintain order in the classroom
• maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning
• take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment and facilities
• uphold and enforce school rules
• cooperate with school personnel
• establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other employees
• report to the principal or his/her designee at the beginning and end of the school day

Please note that applicants holding a valid teaching certificate do not require a Substitute Certificate.

• Complete the Criminal History Background Check: https://www.nj.gov/education/crimhist/check/

• Pay administrative fee(s) for the criminal history background clearance
• Print out the IdentoGO New Jersey Universal Fingerprint Form from the NJ Department of Education (NJDOE) Office of Student Protection webpage
• Go to the Identogo Website to schedule an appointment and pay fingerprinting FEE.
• Service Code - 2F1FB1
• County Code – 39
• District Code - 3560
• Contributor Case Number - 393560

• Attend the scheduled appointment time and get fingerprinted.
• You must bring the following item to your fingerprinting appointment: Photo ID (Foreign passports will no longer be accepted as proof of identification)

• Apply Online for your Substitute Certificate at https://njedcert.force.com/manage/s/login

• Please choose:

Category: Credential
Type: Substitute
Title: Instructional Substitute
Please note:

• Once you receive your criminal history report, you will need to upload this to your NJEdCert Portal
• You will also need to request that your university/college or clearinghouse email your transcripts to certapplication@doe.nj.gov. The State of New Jersey requires 30 college credits to substitute.

• You will need documentation of a negative Mantoux test. Your doctor or pharmacy can provide this.
• Make an Appointment with Stacey Kinum at the New Providence BOE: asrey@npsdnj.org or 908-464-9050 ext. 4224

• Bring the Following Items with you to your Appointment with Amanda Srey

• Social Security Card
• Valid NJ Driver's License
• Valid Passport, if you have one

Finally, after the paperwork and certification process is complete, you will be interviewed, trained, board-approved, and ready to start subbing!