How To Become A Substitute Teacher Nj

By jessy August 14, 2022 General 0 Comments

Becoming a substitute teacher in New Jersey is not a difficult process. However, it does require some time and effort to complete the application process.

The first step to becoming a substitute teacher in New Jersey is to obtain your teaching certificate from an accredited college or university. This can be done by completing an associate degree in education or a bachelor’s degree in any major with education courses. If you already have a teaching certificate but want to teach in New Jersey, you will need to get it reissued.

After you have obtained your teaching certificate, you can apply for a position as a substitute teacher through the state’s Department of Education website. The application process can take several months depending on how busy they are and how quickly your application is processed so be prepared for that timeline when applying for jobs.

Once hired as a substitute teacher, your contract will be renewed every year until you find another job or retire from teaching altogether!

Scholarshub Contents Table

How To Become A Substitute Teacher 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.