Substitutes

To become a substitute in our school district, you should possess the following:

• A valid NJ Teaching Certificate OR
• A valid State of New Jersey Substitute Teacher’s Credential (required ONLY for substitute teacher/nurse/coach)

To substitute or provide home instruction tutoring services in the Summit School District, we require the following:

1.  Cover letter and resume
2. List of references: Please provide 2-3 letters of reference. The letters of reference should be from former employers/supervisors. Letters may also be character references from community, civic, or volunteer organizations and/or colleagues with whom you have worked with who can attest to your character and ability to work effectively and positively with students. The letters of reference may also be the names of those you have listed as personal contacts on your reference sheet.
3. Complete application
4. Criminal history clearance

5. Bring in your original NJ Substitute Certificate or NJ Teaching Certificate. If you do not hold either, please do the following: To apply for a substitute credential, applicants must create an account in NJEdCert http://www.nj.gov/education/certification. Applicants should follow the directions provided on each screen to complete the application for an Instructional Certificate (60 college credits). Once the fee is submitted, you will be able to upload your fingerprint clearance directly to your account, and your college must submit your official transcript via email to certapplication@doe.nj.gov.  For renewals: If the applicant has been continuously employed, with no break in service, the district/school/vendor may provide the applicant with a letter of continuous verification of employment to include with the application. We also request an official set of your transcripts for our file.

6. Sign the Oath of Allegiance in the presence of a notary (we have notaries at the Board Office). The Non-citizen Oath of Allegiance is available for anyone who is not a U.S. citizen. Note: If you are applying for a new sub cert, you will complete this when navigating through Step 5. If you already possess a physical sub cert, you will complete the Oath in the onboarding packet.

7. Show proof of receiving a Mantoux (Tuberculosis) test within the last six months with a reading. Your Mantoux should indicate when your Mantoux was planted, the date it was read, and the result. This information may be provided on a physician's prescription pad with a signature or letterhead.
8. Complete Section 1 of the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification and return with documents specified in Section 2.
9. Complete "District Emergency Form".
10. Complete W-4 forms (Federal and State).
11. Complete Direct Deposit Form (attach a voided check or bring to your bank for Bank Officer's signature).

For processing, all forms must be completed in full and you must make an appointment with Valerie Bampe at the Board Office (908) 918-2100 X3208.

Teachers: $125/day

School Nurses: $225/day

Secretaries: $13-18/hour

Substitute Handbook

District Map and Directions

Payroll Calendar

District Calendar

Payroll Check Descriptions