Ohio substitute teachers licenses

Out-of-State-License — 1 Year Educators who hold a standard out-of-state teaching license and have met all requirements for Ohio licensure except exams may apply for this license at the request of their employing Ohio school or district. This license allows educators to work in an Ohio school or district while meeting Ohio exam requirements for standard licensure. Associate License — 5 Year Candidates may apply for the associate license if they have completed approved university preparation programs for:.

Candidates who completed their academic preparation program out of state, will need to submit related documentation in the online application. Please note that the associate license application is housed within the Teacher menu options in the CORE licensure system. Substitute Teaching License — 1 Year and 5 Year Candidates who are interested in substitute teaching in an Ohio school or district, must first contact the school or district. Candidates may apply for the substitute teaching license only at the request of an employing Ohio school or district.

Please see the Substitute License Checklist for step-by-step guidance. Supplemental Teaching License — 1 Year Educators who hold valid, standard, Ohio teaching licenses or certificates may teach under the supplemental license while meeting requirements for standard licensure for an additional subject area at the request of their employing Ohio school district.

Candidates must pass the content exam for the initial supplemental license. Candidates may apply for the CTWD license with approval of the employing Ohio school district or career center after they have completed the CTE evaluation process through their employer. This license is issued only at the request of an employing Ohio school or district.

Candidates must pass the content exam for the initial ECHS license. The license is issued only at the request of an employing Ohio school district for a visiting teacher who is a citizen of another country. The permit allows educators to teach in the subject area requested for 40 hours a week in the employing Ohio STEM school. Some districts also offer substitute teachers benefits.

Contact your local school district for its pay rates and benefits status. No experience is required to obtain a substitute teaching license. However, the Ohio Department of Education may issue a long-term career education substitute license to those with the right combination of education and experience. All applicants for substitute teacher licenses in Ohio must submit to a criminal history background check.

You must have your fingerprints taken at a WebCheck facility in the state and electronically submitted to the Ohio Department of Education. You will not receive a substitute license until these checks have completed. Login State Agencies Online Services. Administrators, teachers including substitutes , treasurers, coaches, educational aides and pupil services personnel are among those who need Department of Education licenses or permits to work in an Ohio school or district.

Everyone must apply through the Ohio Department of Education's online CORE system for new licenses or permits, renewals and to add areas to existing licenses. Understanding the Educator Licensure Process. License Types. Applicants should review the list of license types and teaching field codes before submitting their online application.

Out-of-State Applicants. Individuals who completed an out-of-state licensure program should review important information and requirements before beginning the online application process. Click the credential type below to view information and requirements on each licensure webpage. All applicants must have current background checks on file with the Department.