Ridgewood Public Schools Substitute Process

WELCOME to RIDGEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, we look forward to working with you on our team!  To expedite the process please follow the steps below. All required documents are contained within the links.

STEP 1: Obtain Substitute Teacher Certificate

• Certification Application (if you have a substitute certificate or a New Jersey Teaching Certificate skip to Step 2)

STEP 2: Complete All Required Ridgewood Substitute Documents

• Substitute Profile Form

• W- 4 Form: Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate

• I-9: Employee Eligibility Verification (with required identification)

• Criminal History Review Application:

  • New Application – if you have never been fingerprinted for a public school or have been fingerprinted before 2003

  • Archive Application – if you have been fingerprinted after 2003 and are changing school districts

• Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test  (within 6 months)

• Direct Deposit Form and Voided Check

• Social Security Card (required)                                                                                                                                                                            

STEP 3: Contact Jennifer Weinkauff for an appointment

Appointments can only be accepted after you have obtained all required documents from Step 1 and Step 2

Phone: 201-670-2700 ext. 10542
email: jweinkauff@ridgewood.k12.nj.us