A substitute credential is required for individuals who do not hold an administrative, educational services, or instructional certificate and who are temporarily serving in replacement of a certified and regularly employed classroom teacher.

Issued by the Commissioner of Education to applicants for mortuary science and chiropractic licenses. The AQC is issued to individuals regulated by licensing authorities under the supervision of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs and certifies that the applicants have completed their preliminary academic education.

Each applicant for a mortuary science or chiropractic license shall satisfy preliminary academic education criteria, as required by the respective licensing authorities under the supervision of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.

Applicants for the AQC shall submit official transcripts as evidence they have completed the preliminary academic education required for the certificate’s issuance.

Requirements:

• Chiropractic - Complete 60 semester-hour credits from a two- or four-year accredited college or university.
• Mortuary (60-credit) - Complete 60 semester-hour credits from a two- or four-year accredited college or university.
• Mortuary (90-credit) - Complete 90 semester-hour credits from a two- or four-year accredited college or university.

School Safety Specialist (SSS) duties include supervising and providing oversight for all school safety and security personnel; ensuring that safety and security policies and procedures comply with state laws and regulations; and providing the necessary training and resources to school district staff in matters relating to school safety and security. The SSS will also serve as the district's liaison with local law enforcement, as well as national, state and community agencies and organizations, in matters of school safety and security.

Requirements:

• Complete the four-day School Safety Specialist certification training.
• Complete the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) online course, Introduction to Incident Command System, IS-100.C and submit the certificate upon completion.

Contact the Office of School Preparedness and Emergency Planning at school.security@doe.nj.gov with questions about the School Safety Specialist credential.