Substitute Teacher for the 2026 - 2027 School Year

To be a Substitute Teacher with the Fairfield County ESC you must have the following:A valid Professional Teaching or Substitute Teacher License (Apply through the Ohio Department of Education)You will need transcripts to show you have a 4-year degreeA Criminal Background Check (BCI and FBI, you may call our office for an appointment (740-653-3193 x5221) or if conducted at another location please upload the results with your application)Substitute Teacher Application filed annually through ApplitrackFraud Reporting Form filed annually (found on the Fairfield County ESC website and uploaded into your application)Substitute payroll packet - included in the application (meant to be downloaded, filled out, and returned to the ESC by mail, fax, or in person)Temporary Non-Bachelor substitute teacher candidates returning MUST meet one of the following:Currently Enrolled in a post-secondary program leading to a bachelor's degree, ORProvide evidence of completion of eight (8) hours of professional learning related to classroom teachingThe School Districts We Serve AreAmanda-ClearcreekBerne UnionBloom-CarrollFairfield UnionLiberty Union-ThurstonPickeringtonLancaster CityWalnut TownshipPrep For SuccessLearning Steps Preschool (Various Locations in Fairfield County)Eastland-Fairfield Career Center Thank you!