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Interested in making a difference in the lives of students? Become a substitute teacher in your local community

The Ohio Substitute Teacher Services (OSTS) serves as the substitute teacher provider for school districts in Northeast Ohio, as well as school districts in Southeast Ohio.

Substitute teachers play an important role in a student's education. If you're a retired teacher looking to step back in the classroom, a new college graduate, or someone interested in becoming a substitute teacher for the first time, we are eager to meet you! We encourage all candidates to apply, regardless of experience.

You do not need a background in education or be currently licensed. We can assist with getting you credentialed. Our associates work closely with each applicant throughout the hiring process, from screening to your first assignment.


Employment Process:

Outlined below are the steps to becoming an OSTS substitute teacher:

  1. Complete and submit the Substitute Teacher Application.
  2. Watch your email to schedule your phone interview with an OSTS representative.
  3. After the interview and your references are checked, you will be invited to complete your online SCView employment paperwork.
  4. Once most of your paperwork has been submitted, you will receive an invite to register to attend a new hire orientation. As a part of the employment process, every substitute attends a Substitute Teacher Orientation.                                                                   During this 1 hour orientation, substitutes will learn about employment with and expectations of Ohio Substitute Teacher Services.

Items needed for your online SCView employment packet include:

  1. A voided check or a direct deposit authorization form from your bank or online banking
  2. 2 forms of ID – For example, a Driver’s License and Social Security Card, a Driver's License and Birth Certificate, or a Passport.  You will need to bring the ORIGINALS to orientation to be verified.
  3. Copy of official transcripts showing degree earned & date conferred (only needed if we need to sign off on a substitute teaching license)
  4. Teaching license or a substitute teaching license (may not have right away)
  5. Copies of FBI and BCI background check results (within the past 365 days).  (may not have until orientation)
    Results must be: 
    1. Coded 3319.291, and 
    2. Sent to the Ohio Dept of Education via webcheck.   
If you do not have copies, or if any of the mentioned requirements did not take place, then this can be done at orientation. The cost and form of payment vary by location. This information will be included when you select a registration date.

You must bring the following items to orientation:

We will need to verify the same ID's that you uploaded into your online SCView employment I-9 Form.  2 original forms of ID – For example, a Driver’s License and Social Security Card, a Driver's License and Birth Certificate, or a Passport.  


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