Substitute Teacher Certification Process

Applicants who do not hold a lifetime New Jersey Instructional Certificate will require a Substitute Credential certification issued by the New Jersey Department of Education for the following positions:

·       Substitute Teachers

·       Out-of-District Coaches

·       Out-of-District Extra-Curricular Advisors/Instructors

·       Substitute School Nurses

STEP 1: SEE AND OBTAIN A SPONSOR SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR CRIMINAL HISTORY CLEARANCE

·       If you are here, then Lawrence Township Public Schools is your sponsoring district. Applicants not seeing substitute employment with LTPS should apply to the appropriate district as any outside applications will not be processed.

·       New applicants and returning applicants who have had a break in service for more than one school year, must apply to be a substitute at LTPS Employment Opportunities.

·       If you are already a staff member and looking to obtain your substitute certification, please contact Nadia Kulak at nkulak@ltps.org to obtain a letter of Continuous Employment to submit to the county office.

STEP 2: COMPLETE FINGERPRINTING/CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK PROCESS

·       Print the following instructions, be sure are connected to a printer and have your credit card ready.

·       Be sure to select “substitute teacher” as the position, whether you are a new applicant or archiving/transferring your prints. Go to the Office of Student Protection to review the three different types of applications to select from to complete the Criminal History record check.

·       The current fee for new applicants for school employment, including non-public schools is $66.05. There is also a $10.00 administrative fee that is charged by the ODE plus a $1.00 convenience fee charged by the vendor NicUSA.

·       The current fee for the archive submission is $28.75 plus a $1.00 convenience fee for NicUSA.

·       The current fee for transfers (only substitutes and bus driers are eligible) is $6.00.

·       After completing the application from the Office of Student Protection, you will be presented with three required steps:

o   View and/or print your new Administration Fee Payment Request confirmation page.

o   View and/or print your IdentoGo NJ Universal Fingerprint form

o   Click here to schedule your fingerprinting appointment with Idemia

·       Service code for Public School Employment is 2F1FB1

·       Service code for Bus Driver is 2F1GSH

·       Lawrence Township Public School District code is 2580, county code 21 (Mercer County)

·       In approximately 2-3 weeks after you are fingerprinted, you will be able to view and print your “Applicant Approval Employment History” via the Office of Student Protection website.

STEP 3: APPLY FOR THE SUBSTITUTE CREDENTIAL ONLINE AND UPLOAD YOUR CRIMINAL HISTORY APPROVAL

·       While you are waiting on your prints to be processed, create an account in the NJEdCert Portal

·       Follow the directions provided to complete the application process *be sure to select the correct certificate (60 college credits or 30 credits) and the $125.00 application fee. For the 30-credit credential, you must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and 20 years of age or older. Verification of employment is required.

·       Be sure to note your case number.

·       Once you have received your criminal history approval, upload it directly to your NJEdCert portal.

 STEP 4: SEND OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTSA AND NOTIFY PERSONNEL AT LTPS

·       Have your college/university email your transcripts to certapplication@doe.nj.gov.

·       Send email to Nadia Kulak, Personnel Specialist at nkulak@ltps.org with the date of your application and your case number and confirm the following:

o   Criminal History approval was uploaded

o   Transcripts were sent to the above noted email address

STEP 5: LOCATE YOUR SUBSTITUTE CERTIFICATE

Once everything is completed and processed, it does take time for the certificate to be issued. Please check your NJEdCert portal periodically. You cannot be approved as a substitute until the Personnel office has received your certificate.

FAQs

 

1.         Does the district reimburse for substitute teaching credential certification?

A.       No, the district does not reimburse the $125.00 fee to applicants.

2.        Does the district reimburse for NJDOE fingerprint clearance?

A.       No, the district does not reimburse for fingerprinting.

3.       Can a substitute teacher work in more than one district in New Jersey?

A.       Yes, a substitute may work in multiple districts with a county certification. You must transfer/archive your prints to the new district.

4.       Where do I find my contributor case number?

A.       The contributor case number is a unique identifier assigned to the applicant and can be found in box 7 on the IdentoGo/Morpho Trust fingerprint form.

5.        Is there an option to renew a substitute teaching credential certificate on NJEdCert?

A.       No, you will have to apply as a new applicant.

6.       Who do I contact at Lawrence Township Public School District for further information?

A.       You may contact the Personnel Office at 609-671-5440.

 

Substitute Teacher Qualifications

• Apply for a substitute teacher application at LTPS Employment Opportunities 
• Lawrence Township Public School District code is 2580
• If you are applying for a new NJ Substitute Credential certificate, please log onto the NJEdCert website and create a new account here NJEdCert New users should select "Create Account" and follow the directions. 
• If you are applying for a substitute nurse position, you will have to obtain a NJ Substitute Credential Certificate in addition to having a valid NJ Registered Nurse license.

 New Jersey Residency Requirement

Information on the NJ First Act (NJ Residency Requirement) including the waiver application can be found here.

 

 GCN Training

New AND returning users: Click here to log into the GCN website and begin your training session. Returning substitutes are required to complete GCN training each school year.

GCN Instruction-Spanish

ORGANIZATION ID FOR LTPS IS 54189SUB

*If you do not have a GCN account, you will have to create a new account. LTPS Personnel Office does not manage user login credentials or create new accounts.

Aesop is a computerized substitute calling system that can be accessed by substitutes by telephone or online. It’s easy to use and provides substitutes with the ability to job shop, view information about jobs they have accepted, and review jobs that they have already filled. Once substitutes have been reappointed or newly appointed by the Board of Education, they will receive the necessary information to access Aesop.

 Aesop toll free phone number: (800) 942-3767

 Aesop via the web: www.aesoponline.com

 Please contact Nadia Kulak at (609) 671-5599 for assistance.

2024-25 Daily Rates

• $115/Full Day and $57.50 for Half Day for Non-Certificated Substitute Teachers (NJ Substitute Credential Certificate ONLY)
• $125/Full Day and $62.50 for Half Day for Certificated Substitute Teacher (NJDOE Certified ONLY)
• $225/Nurse-Full Day
• $112.50/Nurse-Half Day
• $16/hour for Substitute Assistants
• $17/hour for Substitute Secretaries
• $16/hour for Substitute Security Monitors
• $31.24/hour Supplemental Security
• $20.83/hour Substitute Bus Assistants
• $30.06/hour Substitute Bus Drivers
• $21/hour Substitute Custodians
• $316.93/Day Long Term Substitute Teacher (up to 60 instructional days in same position)
• $31.24/hour Long Term Substitute Assistant (over 20 consecutive days in same position)

View our 2024-2025 Substitute Handbook or click on the document below to view the full handbook on  your screen.