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 original NJ Substitute Certificate or NJ Teaching Certificate. If you do not hold either, go to: www.nj.gov/education/license/tcis and click on Apply Online. Once you compete the form to register, a password will be emailed to you. Once registered, you will sign in and apply online. Click on Credential Application, then click on Substitute Application and select Substitute Teacher. Proceed with the application and pay online ($125 via credit card), You will receive payment confirmation and a tracking number, which you then provide to the Office of Human Resources. We cannot follow through with the county office without this information.
6. Bring or have sent to us official sealed college transcripts, or if you are providing an electronic transcript, the applicant must instruct college/university to send them directly to our office via email. The transcript will prove the successful completion of at least 60 college credits (undergraduate/graduate).
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Complete Section 1 of the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification and return with documents specified in Section 2.
10. Complete "District Emergency Form".
11. Complete W-4 forms (Federal and State).
12. 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