How To Become A Substitute Teacher In Nj

By jessy August 14, 2022 General 0 Comments

If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to make money and work on your resume, becoming a substitute teacher could be the perfect opportunity for you. Substitute teachers are often hired by schools to cover a teacher’s absence or to fill in for teachers who have taken a leave of absence. The average salary for substitute teachers is $10.50 per hour, but it varies depending on location and experience level.

Here’s how to become a substitute teacher in New Jersey:

Are You Eligible?

The first thing you’ll need is an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university—this means that it was accredited by one of the six regional accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S Department of Education (USDE). If you don’t have this degree yet, you can still become a substitute teacher; however, you will need to meet minimum requirements such as having completed at least 12 credits in education courses with an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher; certification requirements vary by state so check with your local department of education before applying for certification if this applies to you!

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How To Become A Substitute Teacher In Nj

Substitute Educator Service Limits and Related District Processes

Substitute Teacher Service Limit Extension Form for districts seeking to extend service of substitutes holding Substitute Credential, Educational Services or Administrative Certificates or Certificates of Eligibility (CE), Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) and Standard certificates teaching in the certificated content area.

Credential/Certificate	Service Limit (In Same Class Per School Year)	Related Process
Substitute Credential;Educational Services; orAdministrative Certificates	20 instructional days	Upon extenuating circumstances, a substitute may serve up to 40 total instructional days in same classroom. School district must notify the Executive County Superintendent if teacher substitutes in same classroom beyond 20 days.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Substitute Credential	40 instructional days	n/a
Certificate of Eligibility (CE) *not* in subject area of classroom where substitute is placed; orCertificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) not in subject area of classroom where substitute is placed	40 instructional days	School district must notify the Executive County Superintendent if teacher substitutes in same classroom for more than 20 days.
Standard certification not in subject area of classroom where substitute is placed	40 instructional days	School district must notify the Executive County Superintendent if teacher substitutes in same classroom for more than 20 days.
CE or CEAS in subject area of classroom where substitute is placed	Can be extended from 60 instructional days to up to one academic year in the same classroom; for an extension beyond 60 days, CEAS and CE substitutes must:Have a provisional certificate;Be enrolled in or have completed a mentoring program; andBe enrolled in or have completed CE or CEAS educator preparation program.	School district must notify the Executive County Superintendent if teacher substitutes in the same classroom for more than 60 days.
Standard certificate in subject area of classroom where substitute is placed	Can be extended from 60 instructional days to up to one academic year.	School district must notify the Executive County Superintendent if teacher substitutes in the same classroom for more than 60 days.