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Substitute Teachers, Aides & Nurses

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Substitute Teachers

New Substitute Applicants

NEW substitute teachers must complete the following requirements:

1. Online Application: Complete the ESC on-line sub application, which is here:

2. OH/ID Account: Applicants must have an OH/ID Account and an Ohio State Board of Education profile. Information on how to set up an OH/ID Account and an Educator profile can be found here:

Access OH/ID Account Here

3. Background Checks: Have both a State of Ohio BCI and a Federal FBI background check. All background checks MUST go electronically to The Ohio State Board of Education. The SCOESC completes background checks at the 522 Glenwood Avenue office Monday through Friday from 8 until 4. If subs choose to have background checks elsewhere then they MUST obtain a copy of the results to provide to the ESC and ensure that the results go to the Ohio State Board of Education electronically.

4. Official Transcripts: Provide the ESC with official transcripts from an accredited college/university reflecting a bachelor’s degree. Please note: these documents must also be uploaded into an OH/ID Account and Educator Profile.

5. Substitute Teaching License: Apply for a substitute teaching license through The Ohio State Board of Education using our ESC IRN # 125658. Applicants select the type of substitute teaching license based on the post secondary degree they hold. Information on the types of sub teaching licenses can be found here:

Returning Substitute Teachers

For returning substitutes:

1. Online Application: Complete the ESC on-line sub application which is here:

2. License Renewal: RENEW a substitute teaching license through The Ohio State Board of Education using our ESC IRN # 125658. Applicants must have an OH/ID Account and an Ohio State Board of Education profile. You can login to your OH/ID Account here:

PLEASE NOTE: Returning substitutes who skip a year subbing must complete ALL of the steps for NEW subs.

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