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 degree A 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 Applitrack Fraud 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, OR Provide evidence of completion of eight (8) hours of professional learning related to classroom teaching The school districts we serve are: Amanda-Clearcreek Berne Union Bloom-Carroll Fairfield Union Liberty Union-Thurston Pickerington Lancaster City Walnut Township Prep For Success Learning Steps Preschool (Various Locations in Fairfield County) Eastland-Fairfield Career Center Thank you!