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-approved 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.  

Performance Assessment Update

On Friday, December 16, 2022, Governor Phil Murphy signed S896 w/GR into law, which prohibits the State Board of Education from requiring completion of a Commissioner-approved performance-based assessment for certification. Please review the January 18, 2023 broadcast memo for general guidelines of implementation. Candidates currently enrolled in an Educator Preparation Program (EPP) should contact their provider for further information.

Traditional Route

Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS)

Step 1

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

Step 2

Step 3

Becoming Permanently Certified — Standard Teaching Certificate

Alternate Route

Certificate of Eligibility (CE)

Step 1

Establishing Eligibility — Certificate of Eligibility (CE)

Step 2

Step 3

Becoming Permanently Certified — Standard Teaching Certificate


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