Ridgewood Public Schools Substitute Process
Welcome to Ridgewood Public Schools. We look forward to having you on our team as a substitute. To expedite the process please follow the steps below. All required documents are contained within the links.
New Applicants: Complete Steps 1, 2 and 3
(If you already have a current substitute certificate or a New Jersey Teaching Certificate, skip to Step 3)
Renewal Applicants: If your license has expired, you currently work for the district and you would like to renew it, complete Steps 1 and Step 2
STEP 1: Obtain Substitute Teacher/Nurse Certificate - Click Here to complete the Application, Oath of Allegiance and pay the $125 fee by credit card.
STEP 2: Once you have completed Step 1, please do the following:
Send your certification request email to [email protected] It should contain your Name and Tracking Number. Request an official and original College Transcript (minimum of 60 credits) in a sealed envelope. Mail it to Donna Gathright.
Complete the Criminal History Review - Click Here and email the receipt to [email protected]
STEP 3: Complete All Required Ridgewood Substitute Documents - Click Here
(Once you have completed these documents, please mail them to Donna Gathright at the address below)
mail: Ridgewood Board of Education, Attn: Donna Gathright, 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
email: [email protected]
phone: 201-670-2700 ext. 10542