• SUBSTITUTE TEACHER CANDIDATE

    Instructions if you do not have a teaching certificate or substitute certificate. 

     

    If you are interested in applying for your substitute teacher certification, please visit this page for further information. https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/substitutes/

     

    To prepare, you will need your criminal background check (fingerprinting), as well as your college transcripts which should be sent directly to the NJ Department of Education via the NJ CERT portal. 

     

    Step 1

    Obtain your criminal background check approval letter. 

    To do so, please visit the NJ Department of Education, Office of Student Protection. Please select the best option based on your previous background. 

    https://nj.gov/education/crimhist/

     

    There are three options to choose from: 

    1. New Applicant: If you have never been fingerprinted for the NJ Department of Education

    2. Archived: If you have previously been fingerprinted but it has been longer than 1 year. 

    3. Transfer: If you have been fingerprinted for substitute teacher, you may transfer your prints. 

    4.  

     

    Select the option that best describes your background. 

     

    You will need the following information: 

    Demarest’s contributor’s code is 031070. 

    The reason for fingerprinting is Substitute Teacher 

     

    Step 2 

    Create an account and apply online https://njedcert.force.com for the substitute credential and pay the $125.00 application fee. 

     

    1. Category: Credential

    2. Endorsement Title: select Instructional Substitute (60-Credit) or (30-Credit) see website 

                for details

    1. Upload a PDF of your approved criminal history report.

    2. You will be asked to obtain your college transcripts showing 60 credits or 30 credits     

                (with stipulations).  See website for further information.

    Step 3 

    Once you have your substitute certification, please visit our website under Board of Education>Employment and fill out our substitute application. After reviewing your application in Frontline, an administrator will contact you for a short interview. 

     

    Step 4

    If you have been recommended to sub in our district, the Principal will give you a packet for further onboarding material.