New Jersey Department of Education

Teachers

 

Certifications and Endorsements

New Jersey requires educator certification for any professional staff member employed in New Jersey public schools or any institution under the supervision of the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE), including charter schools, county vocational-technical school districts, special services school districts, NJDOE-approval private schools for students with disabilities, or educational facilities within the Department of Corrections, Juvenile Justice Commission and the Department of Human Services. 

Refer to the Pathways for Career and Technical Education Teachers webpage for teacher certification requirements for approved CTE programs.  

Traditional Route

Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS)

Step 1

Establishing Eligibility — Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS)

Step 2

Legalizing Employment and Induction — Employment and the Provisional Teacher Process (PTP)

Step 3

Becoming Permanently Certified — Standard Teaching Certificate

Alternate Route

Certificate of Eligibility (CE)

Step 1

Establishing Eligibility — Certificate of Eligibility (CE)

Step 2

Legalizing Employment and Induction — Employment and the Provisional Teacher Process (PTP)

Step 3

Becoming Permanently Certified — Standard Teaching Certificate


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