Frequently Asked Questions

Please visit the NJDOE Certification and Induction website at https://www.state.nj.us/education/license/

On that page you will see a list along the left side that answers other questions regarding certification. You will also find a button towards the top right titled Substitutes which explains all of the credentials necessary to teach as a substitute.

The first step in resolving complaints or concerns is to contact your local school district. Depending on the nature of your concern, you should first call the school Principal, guidance counselor, teacher or director of special education. If you are unable to have a resolution to your concern at the school level, then you should contact the Office of the Superintendent.

If your concern or complaint has to do with the Board of Education or Superintendent you should always contact the District Superintendent first.

When parents or community members call the county office we ask them if they have followed the protocol stated above. If they have not, we ask them to first contact the school or the school district to try to resolve any complaint or concern. We do not directly resolve the public’s complaints and/or concerns. Out of professional courtesy and appropriate procedures we refer all of these matters to the school district to provide them with the opportunity to resolve the issue before there is any involvement by the county office staff.

Please visit https://www.nj.gov/education/adulted/resources/faqs/ for assistance.