Lacey Township School District

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1 HR Lacey Township School District APPLICANT CHECKLIST FOR SUBSTITUTE TEACHER CERTIFICATION Thank you for your interest in Lacey Township School District! After completing your online application and interview, please review the steps below to ensure a smooth process in obtaining your certification. Applicant Name: Applicant Phone Number: Applicant 1. Substitute applicant must first complete the criminal history review/fingerprinting process (initial application or archive application; refer to separate fingerprinting instructions ) 2. Once criminal history review/fingerprinting clearance letter has been received, applicant must also complete/submit the following to the Human Resources Department: Substitute teacher application Oath of Allegiance (must be notarized) Undergraduate transcripts showing 60 credits (must be sealed original with school stamp; not student copy) $125 money order or check made out to Commissioner of Education Criminal History/Fingerprint clearance letter 3. Upon receipt of above, HR will send the completed application packet to the Ocean County Superintendent Office which will process it and send the approved county Substitute Certificate back to HR. HR will notify the applicant when the certificate has been received. Lacey Township School District HR contact: Dina Scala, HR Manager, ext. 1013, dscala@laceyschools.org 200 Western Blvd., Lanoka Harbor, NJ rev 2/2018 DS

2 HR Lacey Township School District CRIMINAL HISTORY REVIEW/FINGERPRINTING INSTRUCTIONS This process must be completed before you begin working. The criminal history review is a requirement in the State of New Jersey. Your employment is contingent upon completing your criminal history review/fingerprinting, receiving a clear criminal history background check and returning all required paperwork. Note: You must have access to a printer to print your IdentoGo universal fingerprint form and/or receipt. If you have any issues, you may contact the Criminal History Review Unit at INITIAL (FIRST TIME FINGERPRINTING) / NON-ARCHIVE: ONLY USE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IF: you were never fingerprinted by the State of NJ/DOE or were fingerprinted prior to 2003 Go to: and follow the steps below: Click on new applicant, then click on New Applicant Process Click on New Administration Fee Request (New Applicants Only) to begin the process On the Applicant Authorization and Certification page: Choose number 1 (for all positions except Bus Driver or Bus Aides) Choose number 2 (for Bus Driver or Bus Aide) Enter your personal information (name, address, etc.). In Job Category, select your title (e.g. Substitute Teacher, Classroom Teacher, etc.) In School Info category, click the option for Public School Selection, then Select County Ocean (29) Select Contractor Lacey Township (2480) Pay the administration fee: Methods of payment are VISA, Master Card, AmEx or Discover. You will now be presented with 3 options, select each option as per below. Option 1: View/Print your administration fee payment confirmation page click on this option and print your confirmation page. Option 2: Complete and print your IdentoGo universal fingerprint form click on this option and fill in the required fields, then click submit. Make sure to print this form and bring it to your fingerprinting appointment (you will be given the option to print after you click submit). Option 3: Schedule your fingerprinting appointment click on this option and follow the instructions to make your appointment. Use the information on your IdentoGo universal fingerprint form to complete the online application. Make sure to write your applicant ID number on your IdentoGo universal fingerprint form when you receive it. You must bring this form to your fingerprinting appointment. Review and submit your request and then print your receipt. Bring your receipt from IdentoGo fingerprinting with you when you come to the Lacey Township Board Office to complete your new hire paperwork. (OVER)

3 ARCHIVE Process: ONLY USE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IF: you have already been fingerprinted by the State of NJ/DOE on or after February 21, 2003 Go to: and follow the steps below: Click on archive applicant, then Criminal History Review Archive Process Click on Archive Application Request to begin the process On the Applicant Authorization and Certification page: Choose number 1 (for all positions except Bus Driver or Bus Aides) Choose number 2 (for Bus Driver or Bus Aide) You will need your PCN number to continue with the process. To obtain your PCN number, go to and enter your social security number and birth date to view your most recent PCN number. In School Info category, click the option for Public School Selection, then Select County Ocean (29) Select Contractor Lacey Township (2480) Methods of payment are VISA, Master Card, American Express or Discover. Review before you submit your request then print your receipt. Bring your receipt with you when you come to the Lacey Township Board Office to complete your new hire paperwork. TRANSFER Process: ONLY USE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IF: you have already been fingerprinted by the State of NJ/DOE on or after March 2003 as a Substitute or Bus Driver and have been continuously employed by a school since you were fingerprinted Go to: and follow the steps below: Click on transfer applicant, then Criminal History Review Transfer Process Click on Transfer Request to begin the process Select the option applicable to the position for which you are requesting the transfer. You may need your PCN number to continue with the process. To obtain your PCN number, go to and enter your social security number and birth date to view your most recent PCN number. In School Info category, click the option for Public School Selection, then Select County Ocean (29) Select Contractor Lacey Township (2480) Methods of payment are VISA, Master Card, American Express or Discover. Review before you submit your request then print your receipt. Rev DS

4 (REV ) STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DIVISION OF FIELD SERVICES AND OFFICE OF CERTIFICATION AND INDUCTION SUBSTITUTE CREDENTIAL APPLICATION COUNTY: NOTE: THIS APPLICATION MUST BE TRANSMITTED TO THE COUNTY OFFICE IN WHICH THE SPONSORING DISTRICT IS LOCATED This credential will be issued for a five-year period, but the holder may serve for no more than 20 total instructional days in the same position in one school district during the school year unless approved by the Executive County Superintendent for an additional 20 instructional days pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A: 9B-6.5(b). Such credentials, which are issued by the Executive County Superintendent of Schools under the authority of the State Board of Examiners, are designed only for emergency purposes when the supply of properly certificated substitutes is inadequate to staff a school. They are intended only for persons temporarily performing the duties of a fully certificated and regularly employed teacher. TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT -- Please Type or Print Clearly Name (First) (Middle/Maiden) (Last) Social Security # Address (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) Date of Birth Address Telephone Are you a citizen of the United States? Yes No If no, have you filed an Affidavit of Intent to Become a Citizen? Yes No If yes, Alien Registration # NOTE: The Affidavit of Intent to Become a Citizen is not a requirement for the substitute credential. Have you ever been convicted of a crime in this or any other state? Yes No If yes, give the name of the municipality and attach statement giving details. Have you ever had an educator s certificate revoked or suspended in this or any other state? Yes No If yes, attach statement giving details. Have you taken the Oath of Allegiance? Yes No EDUCATION Regionally-Accredited College Name Location Degree / Degree Date Major # Credits WORK EXPERIENCE (teaching) I certify that the above statements and data are correct: (Signature of Applicant) (Date) FOR DISTRICT OR DISTRICT DESIGNEE* USE: AFFIRMING TRANSMITTAL OF APPLICATION _ Print Name of District Representative or District Designee Representative Name of District for Which Application is Transmitted Signature of District Representative or District Designee Representative Date Name Vendor / Firm if Transmitted by Designee *District designee is defined as a vendor / firm that contracts with the district for this purpose. FOR COUNTY USE: REGULAR SUBSTITUTE APPLICATION VOCATIONAL / SCHOOL NURSE APPLICATION Application Oath Transcripts Fee Date of Criminal History Approval if applicable Date of Emergent Hire Approval if applicable CERTIFICATE # DATE OF ISSUE or For vocational applicants/notarized statement of previous employment or valid occupational license. RN License # Exp.Date

5 IMPORTANT: This form is to be completed by only those individuals who are U.S. citizens. See Section B below. A. Basic Information Please print your name as it appears on any documentation that you are required to submit Last Name First Name Middle Name or Initial Street Address City State Zip Social Security Number Date of Birth: Month Day Year Tracking Number New Jersey State Department of Education Office of Certification and Induction OATH OF ALLEGIANCE / VERIFICATION OF ACCURACY Address Phone Number Including Area Code Are you applying for the New Charter School Certificates? Circle whichever applies YES NO Are you a military veteran? Circle whichever applies YES NO Endorsement Information. Please enter below the code and print the name of each endorsement for which you are applying. Code Name of Endorsement B. Oath of Allegiance Choose one of the following. Option I I, do solemnly swear, (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, and that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same and to the governments established in the United States and in this State, under the authority of the people, so help me God. Option II I, do solemnly swear, (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, and that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same and to the governments established in the United States and in this State, under the authority of the people. C. Certification Failure to complete these items will result in rejection of the candidate s application for certification. Circle whichever applies 1.Have you ever been convicted of, pled guilty, no contest or nolo contendere to, or had adjudication withheld to a crime or offense, including DUI, in New Jersey or any other state or jurisdiction? If yes, complete and submit a Criminal/Offense Information Form. Yes No 2. Have you ever had an education or other professional certificate, license or credential revoked, suspended, invalidated or denied for cause in New Jersey or any other state or jurisdiction?* Yes No 3. Have you ever surrendered or relinquished an education or other professional certificate, license or credential in New Jersey or any other state or jurisdiction? * Yes No 4. Are you the subject of any pending action or proceedings against your education or other professional certificate(s), license(s) or credential(s) in New Jersey or any other state or jurisdiction? * Yes No

6 5. Have you ever resigned, retired or been dismissed or suspended from an education-related position in New Jersey or any other state or jurisdiction following allegations of misconduct? * Yes No 6. Are you the subject of any civil, criminal or administrative investigation in New Jersey or any other state or jurisdiction? * Yes No * If any answer to Questions 2 through 6 is yes, complete and submit an Additional Information For the Oath of Allegiance Form. D. Verification of Accuracy I certify that all statements and information provided herein are true and accurate. Applicant s Signature (in ink) Date Sworn and subscribed to before me this day of, 20 Notary Seal Notary Signature Once completed, mail the form to: Rev New Jersey State Department of Education Office of Certification and Induction P.O. Box 500 Trenton, New Jersey Attention: Oath of Allegiance/Verification of Accuracy