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Staff Vacancy
The Staff Vacancy module in NJSLEDS is accessible year-round, 24/7, with brief interruptions only for scheduled maintenance. Districts are encouraged to regularly update and maintain their staff vacancy data to ensure accuracy and compliance with state requirements.
Staff Vacancy User Resources
The NJSLEDS Staff Vacancy User Resources are designed to assist districts in navigating and fulfilling reporting requirements throughout the school year. Access the tools and guidance you need to manage staff vacancy data effectively. This page provides key user resources, submission templates, field definitions, and more to support your reporting responsibilities. More helpful resources for your staff vacancy submission, such as the CDS List and Job Codes List, can be found in Key Documents.
Data Handbook
The Staff Vacancy Data Handbook offers users comprehensive support for managing staff vacancy data year-round. The NJDOE collects this data in compliance with New Jersey Statutes 18A:27-3.5, 3.6, and 3.7, which requires districts to report details about teaching positions during the current academic year, including the number of vacant positions, newly created positions, eliminated positions, and projected retirement of teachers.
Submission Layouts
Download our submission templates to ensure compliance with NJDOE requirements.
FAQs
Find answers to common questions about the submission process, data field definitions, and reporting guidelines.
Guidance on Staff Vacancy Fields
| Report Column | Definition |
|---|---|
| SchoolID | The school code from the district’s County District School Information. |
|
PositionType |
The employment-related status of types of teaching positions within a district or school. |
|
JobCode |
The NJDOE job code associated with the position type. |
| JobCodeSubcategory |
The subcategory linked to the job code associated with the position type. |
|
DistrictPositionID |
Assigned by the district and used to track staff positions within a district over time. |
|
PositionOpenDate |
The year, month, and day on which a position opened. |
|
PositionClosedDate |
The year, month, and day on which a position closed. |
|
NumberOfApplicants |
Total count of applicants who have applied for current job vacancies or new teacher positions within the district or school. |
