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* We do not have access to passwords. If you have forgotten your password, please select "Forgot Password?" on the applicant page and follow the instructions. If you are still having technical difficulties, please e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> . * Applicants - if you have not received your username and password, please e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> . Applicants: The answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) are below. Please read the list carefully to find the answer to your question. If your question is not addressed in the FAQ's, we will respond to you as soon as possible. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------- FAQ's * If you have questions about teacher licensing requirements, (traditional or alternate route), or any other licenses, such as principals, guidance counselors,etc., please visit www.njhire.com <http://www.njhire.com/> and select "Routes to Licensure", visit www.state.nj.us/education <http://www.state.nj.us/education> and select "Licensing" or call 609-292-2070, between the hours of 2 - 4 p.m. Detailed information on certification and licensing can by found by visiting http://www.nj.gov/njded/code/title6a/chap9/. * For information about new Alternative Pathways to Teacher Preparation, please visit: http://www.state.nj.us/njded/aps/heqi/alt.htm <http://www.state.nj.us/njded/aps/heqi/alt.htm> and http://www.njccc.org/teachered.htm * Candidates seeking a Certificate of Eligibility (CE), Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) or a standard certificate must hold a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Such candidates who graduate on, or after, September 1, 2004, however, must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher. * To receive an application for licensure, or to inquire about your application's status, please call the Office of Licensing & Credentials at 609-292-2070. The Office of Licensing & Credentials handles all licensing concerns. You can also view your status online, go to www.state.nj.us/education and select "licensing". * If you are a NJ resident, please contact your County Office of Education for a licensure application. (You can find the list of county offices on www.state.nj.us/education <http://www.state.nj.us/education> ). * You can search for jobs by visiting www. <http://www.njhire.com> njhire.com. Over 3,000 positions are posted on njhire.com. * We do not accept resumes at this e-mail address for teaching positions. You will need to register as an applicant on njhire.com to post your resume and application for positions. * According to the American Federation of Teachers, the average beginning teacher salary in New Jersey for 2002-03 was $35,673; the average teacher salary was $53,872. We do not have school district salary schedules. You can contact the school district where you would like to work or visit http://www.njschooljobs.com/salaryinfo.asp <http://www.njschooljobs.com/salaryinfo.asp> . * The State of NJ Department of Education does not offer scholarships or grants for those pursuing a degree in education. For information on other sources of financial aid please visit: www.recruitingteachers.org and search for "financial aid." * For information on loan deferment and forgiveness, go to: http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/teachercancel.js p?tab=repaying * Are you pursuing Preschool -3rd Grade certification? Please contact the New Jersey Professional Development Center for Early Care and Education for child care center teachers for information about scholarship and tuition reimbursement for those pursuing Preschool - 3rd Grade (P3) certification. Please call 908-737-5920 for more information. * If you have 60 or more college credits and would like to become a substitute teacher, you must apply through the county where you would like to work. You can find the list of county offices on www.state.nj.us/education <http://www.state.nj.us/education> . INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES: * License(s)/certificate(s) are issued only to applicants who are citizens or who have declared their intention to become citizens. A notarized affidavit of intent to become a citizen and a notarized non-citizen oath must be submitted with the application of a non-citizen. Visit www.nj.gov/njded/educators/license/ for these forms. * You must have foreign credentials evaluated. Visit www.nj.gov/njded/educators/license/ for information on the determination of the equivalent of studies completed in other countries. * The State of NJ does not sponsor Visa's. Contact either of these State of NJ approved International Teacher Placement Agencies regarding sponsorships. * Visiting International Faculty - www.vifprogram.com <http://www.vifprogram.com> * Amity Institute - www.amity.org <http://www.amity.org>
