ofHow do I apply for a professional position?

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Presently, all that is required is a high school diploma.

 


How do I apply for secretarial, paraprofessional or custodial positions?

State in the lower left corner of your envelope the title of the position you are interested in.
Enclose a letter and a copy of a resume.
Address as follows:

Ms. Barbara Ball

Human Resources Specialist

302 Elm Street

Westfield NJ 07090

or come in and fill out one of our applications.

 


How do I apply to become a substitute secretary, paraprofessional, lunch aide or custodian?

should come in to the office to pick up an application. 


What does Westfield pay substitutes?

Substitute paraprofessional  $49.50 /day

Substitute secretary  $63/day

Substitute custodian $ 10.80 /hour

Substitute teacher   $63/day 30 credits

 $ 72 /day with a Bachelor's degree

 


How do I apply for NJ Teacher Certification?

A. Check the website: www.state.nj/education .See "Licensing"

 


Does Westfield hire Alternate Route teachers?

Yes we do, but not as elementary classroom teachers.To be eligible for a contract as an alternate route teacher you will need a "Certificate of Eligibility". For requirements, forms etc for that certificate check www.state.nj/education .

 


Does Alternate Route mean I don't need a certificate?

No, contracts can only be issued to holders of NJ certification.You must meet all the requirements for a CE (Certificate of Eligibility) and apply for the certificate to be considered for employment.For the requirements, forms etc for that certificate check www.state.nj/education .

 


I applied for a position but I haven't been contacted.

Unfortunately we cannot acknowledge receipt of resumes,however, we do circulate the resumes we receive throughout our schools.You will be contacted directly by a principal or another administrator if more information is requested.

 

 

 

 

Where is your office located?

Our office is located in the Westfield Public Schools administration building, 302 Elm Street.The building sits on the corner of Elm Street and Walnut, across the street from Stop & Shop.We have two parking lots for your use during your visit.Both lots are on Walnut Street.For your convenience we have an elevator which can be accessed from the parking lot closer to the building.We are on the second floor.

 


What is the process for becoming a substitute teacher? (Substitute applications are not distributed or processed between March 1 and September 1 each year)

Visit our office to obtain the necessary forms.Office hours most days are Monday through Friday,

8 AM- 4 PM.

 

A minimum of 60 college credits is required for a substitute license.

 

After picking up the substitute materials from our office you will submit an application for employment, an application for a substitute certificate, evidence of fingerprinting, official transcript with a minimum of 60 credits, a certified check or money order for $125 made payable to the Commissioner of Education.

 

DO NOT visit a police department to be fingerprinted.You must follow the State requirement for live scan fingerprinting and criminal history review.More information is in our packet.Fingerprints submitted on cards obtained from a police department are unacceptable for public school employment.

 

Exceptions:

If you are currently on another district's substitute list you will not need to be re fingerprinted.

If you are a NJ certified teacher (CE, CEAS or Standard License) you need not apply for a substitute license.

If you hold an unexpired substitute license you will not be required to apply for a new license.

 
Do I need certification to be a paraprofessional?