Discover Your Place in Education
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 Ohio Substitute Teacher Services (OSTS) substitute teacher:
- Complete and submit the Substitute Teacher Application.
- Watch your email for instructions to schedule a phone interview with an OSTS representative.
- After your interview and reference checks are completed, you will receive an email outlining the next steps in the hiring process, including:
- Registering for a Substitute Teacher Orientation
- Completing the online employment packet
- Attend a Substitute Teacher Orientation. This one-hour session provides important information about employment with Ohio Substitute Teacher Services, including job expectations, policies, and resources to help you succeed as a substitute teacher.
We look forward to welcoming you to the OSTS team and supporting you as you make a positive impact in local schools!
Items Needed for Your Online SCView Employment Packet Include:
Please have the following items available to complete your online SCView employment packet:
- A voided check or direct deposit authorization form from your bank or online banking account
- Two forms of identification (for example, a Driver's License and Social Security Card, a Driver's License and Birth Certificate, or a Passport)
- Official transcripts showing your degree earned and date conferred (only required if OSTS will be signing off on your substitute teaching license)
- A valid teaching license or substitute teaching license (if available)
- Copies of your FBI and BCI background check results completed within the past 365 days (if available). Background checks must:
- Be coded 3319.291
- Be submitted to the Ohio Department of Education through WebCheck
If you do not have copies of your background check results or if your background checks do not meet the requirements listed above, they can be completed at orientation. The cost and accepted forms of payment vary by location. This information will be provided when you register for an orientation session.
Items to Bring to Orientation:
You must bring the original identification documents that were uploaded to your online SCView employment packet for I-9 verification purposes.
Please bring:
- Two original forms of identification (for example, a Driver's License and Social Security Card, a Driver's License and Birth Certificate, or a Passport)
Photocopies, pictures, or digital versions of identification documents cannot be accepted for I-9 verification.
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