Department of Human Resources & Benefits

In the Human Resources Department providing the districts’ students with high quality staff is very important to us. We employ a community of dedicated individuals. We expect leadership, extraordinary commitment and high expectations from all of our candidates. We consistently strive to hire staff that is innovative and results oriented. As a Roselle employee you will belong to a diverse community focused on preparing our students for a successful and bright future.
If you would like to experience the excellence of our district you are welcomed to view current open positions.

We offer outstanding benefits and various professional development opportunities, We strive hard to provide our employees with the best tools to succeed. You are invited to join us in our pursuit to provide the best academic environment for our students.

Criminal History Clearance Drug Screenings
Employee Grievances Employment Verifications
Leave Requests Job Postings
Mentorship Personnel File Management
Personnel Policies & Procedures Provisional Teacher Program
Staff Certifications Staff Evaluations
Staff Recruitment & Onboarding  Staff Training
New Teacher Induction Manual  Health Benefits
Substitute Teachers  Tuition Reimbursement

Prospective Employees

Current Employees

Substitute Employees 

  • Obtaining Substitute Teacher Credentials

A New Jersey certification is required for any professional staff member employed in New Jersey public schools or in any institution under the supervision of the New Jersey Department of Education, including charter schools and educational facilities within the Department of Corrections, Juvenile Justice Commission and the Department of Human Services. New Jersey’s Office of Certification and Induction works under the authority of the State Board of Examiners which is the educator licensing agency in New Jersey.

All regulations governing the licensing and certification of educators can be found in the New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C.) Chapter 6A:9B, which is adopted by the New Jersey State Board of Education. In addition, some rules relating to licensing are covered in statute (i.e., they have been passed as law by the state legislature).


Traditional Route (CEAS)

The Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) is a credential issued to an individual who has completed a teacher preparation program and has met the basic requirements for certification including academic study and applicable test requirements. The CEAS authorizes an individual to seek and accept employment in NJ public schools requiring certification. The CEAS is issued to an individual who does NOT hold a NJ Standard certificate or has NOT completed one year of full-time teaching under a valid out-of-state instructional certificate.

The Traditional Route to teacher certification is based upon the following:

  1. Completion of a state approved college teacher training program culminating in supervised student teaching.
  2. Completion of the appropriate PRAXIS test requirement.
  3. Must have a 2.75 minimum GPA shown on an official college transcript and date of degree conferral.
  4. Completion of application and money order made payable to the Commissioner of Education in the amount $170.00 for Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS).

Alternate Route (CE)

The Certificate of Eligibility (CE) is a credential with lifetime validity issued to an individual who has NOT completed a teacher preparation program, but who has met the basic requirements for certification including academic study and applicable test requirements. The CE authorizes an individual to seek and accept employment in NJ public schools requiring certification.

The Alternate Route to teacher certification is based upon the following requirements:

  1. A Bachelor's or Master's Degree.
  2. Must have a 2.75 minimum GPA shown on an official college transcript and date of degree conferral.
  3. For subject area certification, applicants must have achieved a major in the subject teaching field (e.g., Biology, English, Mathematics). This means at least 30 credits in a coherent sequence of study which includes introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels; 15 credits in subject matter for middle school certification and elementary school teaching candidates require a major in the Liberal Arts or Sciences.
  4. Completion of PRAXIS test requirement.
  5. A brief narrative regarding background.
  6. Completion of application and money order made payable to the Commissioner of Education in the amount of $170.00 for Certificate of Eligibility (CE).

 

For more information regarding Teacher Certification, go to the NJ Department of Education's website (click here).

Thank you for your interest in the Roselle Public Schools. We are looking for qualified substitutes who are committed to positively interacting with our students, working collaboratively with our staff, and keeping our classrooms and programs moving forward while our staff is absent. Roselle Public Schools accepts substitutes in the following areas:

Teacher Custodian Secretary
Instructional Aide Security Guard

 
 
"All Substitute Teachers and Paraprofessionals are now provided through Insight Workforces Solutions please click the following link to apply" Kelly Education  

Substitute Teachers 

Roselle Public Schools require that all Substitute Teachers possess one of the follow certificates:

  • Valid New Jersey Teacher Certificate; OR
  • Valid New Jersey Substitute Teacher’s Credentials. (For more information regarding Substitute Teacher’s Credentials, click here)

Click on this link for Substitute Teacher Online Application.

Once the online application is completed, please contact the Office of Human Resources for further instructions.

Non-Teacher Substitutes

All Non-Teacher Substitutes (Instructional Aide, Secretary, Security Guard, and Custodian) do not require any certifications.

Click on this link for desired Non-Teacher Substitute Online Application.

Once the online application is completed, please contact the Office of Human Resources for further instructions.

Roselle Public Schools Substitute Pay Rates:

Teacher:  $105.00/day
Instructional Aide: $70.00/day
Secretary: $13.00/hour
Security Guard: $16.00/hour
Custodian: $16.00/hour
Long-Term Substitute Teacher*: $195.00/day

*Must hold appropriate teaching certification in specified content area. Additionally, all specific long-term substitute teaching opportunities will be posted to AppliTrack and applicants will be interviewed and selected by the individual school of need.

PLEASE NOTE: Each year on June 15th, Human Resources will mail out letters to all substitutes requiring confirmation as to whether he/she would like to remain active as a substitute in the district during the following school year. If Human Resources does not receive responses by August 1st, substitutes will be deactivated from our online system.

Health Benefits

Full-time contractual employees and their families are eligible for a standard health insurance package consisting of medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage. Covered employees are obligated to contribute toward the cost of this coverage as defined in NJ Public Law 2011, Chapter 78, and Chapter 44. They may also select alternative coverage packages, or waive benefits as defined in various employment contracts.
Upon an employee's separation from the District at the end of the same month ALL benefits will be terminated.

Open Enrollment is when you can change plans according to your needs. All changes made during the Open Enrollment period will have an effective date of July 1.

If you experience a LIFE EVENT outside of this time frame during the year you can request to change your Benefit(s) plan if necessary. You must give 30 days’ notice.

"Life Events" that you should notify HR about immediately:

  • Maternity Leave/Birth of a Child
  • Adoption
  • Foster Care
  • Loss of Dependent Status
  • Extended Illness
  • Divorce
  • Marriage
  • Retirement
  • Death of dependent

Eligibility / Enrollment

Summary Plan Information

Employee Contributions    

Waiver of Coverage
If you are an employee that is eligible for benefits you can waive enrolling in Horizon Medical and/ or Delta Dental. Please complete the attached form and submit the original form and a copy of your currently enrolled Health Care Card (front & back) by July 1. (see attached form)
new hires please submit the form by 30th day of employment.

Required Notices
Please note the attached annual Medicare Part D Rx Compliance notification...

The notifications include:

Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Notice - This notice has information about your current prescription drug coverage and about your options under Medicare’s prescription drug coverage.  Please review the notice for additional information.

CHIPRA/CHIP Notice - If you are eligible for health coverage from your employer, but are unable to afford the premiums, some States have premium assistance programs that can help pay for coverage.  These States use funds from their Medicaid or CHIP programs to help people who are eligible for employer-sponsored health coverage, but need assistance in paying their health premiums.  Please review the notice for additional information.

Women's Cancer Rights Act Notice - This requires group plans to make certain benefits available to participants who have undergone a mastectomy.  Our plan complies with these requirements. Please review the notice for additional information.

HIPAA Notice of Privacy – This notice describes how health information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information.  Please review the notice for additional information.

General Notice of COBRA Continuation Coverage Rights -  This notice has important information about your right to COBRA continuation coverage, which is a temporary extension of coverage under the Plan.  Please review the notice for additional information.

Special Enrollment Rights – If you are declining enrollment for yourself or your dependents (including your spouse) because of other health insurance or group health plan coverage, you may be able to enroll yourself and your dependents in this plan if you or your dependents lose eligibility for that other coverage.  Please review the notice for additional information.

Newborns and Mothers Disclosure Notice – Under Federal and state law you have certain rights and protections regarding your Maternity benefits under the Plan.  Please review the notice for additional information

Blue365 – Health & Wellness Discounts 

Prudential Financial (Educators Insurance Services, Inc.) - This is a private disability insurance plan. If you are interested, please contact Prudential Financial directly. 

Prudential Disability
District #34 
John Magrini
1800-704-1365 ext 28

AFLAC
This is a private disability insurance plan that is available for all groups. If you are interested, please contact AFLAC directly.
Sandra Fernandez

Colonial Life Benefits

As an employee if you have any concerns regarding your 403B account or wish to take a loan please reach out to Plan Connect.  Here are the forms you may need:

403(b) Salary Reduction and Investment Election Agreement

403(b) Roselle Public Schools Retirement Plan

All contractual employees of the district must be enrolled in one of two state retirement systems – certified staff are members of the Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund, and non-certified staff are members of the Public Employees Retirement System. Members of both funds contribute 6.64% of their salaries for these benefits. Under certain circumstances, per-diem substitutes may be enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System.

Membership handbooks for both of these retirement systems are posted below, and employees are encouraged to review the contents to become familiar with these valuable retirement benefits. Enrollment in the Member Benefits Online System (MBOS) is highly recommended.

The Division of Pensions and Benefits also maintains an Online Guide to Retirement. Read more.

All employees of the district are eligible to enroll in 403b and 457b supplemental retirement systems offered by district approved vendors. Vendors should be contacted directly for additional information

  • Retirement Information
  • TPAF Member Handbook
  • PERS Member Handbook
  • Member Benefits Online System (MBOS)
  • How to Estimate Pension Deduction
  • PlanConnect Form and Instructions
  • Post Retirement Employment Restrictions
Simmons

Bernice Marshall- Simmons
Assistant Superintendent of HR, Benefits & Labor
District Affirmative Action Officer
hr@roselleschools.org
908.298.2040 x4001

Jessica Muller 
HR Coordinator
908.298.2040 x2044

Shontell McQueen
HR Coordinator
smcqueen@roselleschools.org

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