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Substitute Teachers, Aides & Nurses

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Substitute Aides

New Substitute Aides

A NEW substitute aide 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. Educational Aide Permit: Apply for an Educational Aide Permit (not a Student Monitor Permit) through The Ohio State Board of Education using our ESC IRN # 125658. Information on applying for an Educational Aide Permit can be found HERE. Do not apply for an ESEA Endorsement unless you have taken and passed the Paraprofessional Test.

Returning Substitute Aides

A RETURNING substitute aide must complete the following requirements:

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

2. Permit Renewal: RENEW an Educational Aide Permit 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 which is here:

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

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