Substitute Teaching Process - Medina County

The Educational Service Center of Medina County maintains a list of substitute teachers for Buckeye Local Schools, Cloverleaf Local Schools, Highland Local Schools, Medina City Schools, and the Medina County Career Center.

Information regarding substitute teaching in the Black River Local Schools and Brunswick City Schools can be found on the Substitute Teaching - OSTS page.

Wadsworth City Schools contracts with a different provider for substitute services. If you would like to substitute teach in Wadsworth, please contact them directly.

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How to Become a Substitute Teacher in Medina County

    Step 1

    Complete an application. **Updated application link pending. Please move to Step 2.**

    • Please note: Cloverleaf Local School District is accepting non-bachelor candidates for the 2024-2025 school year. If you do not have a bachelor's degree and are interested in substitute teaching, please fill out the Substitute Teacher AppliTrack application. The individual must possess an associate degree (or higher) from an accredited institution of higher education; or at least two years of coursework at an accredited institution of higher education (48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours.)
    Step 2

    Contact our office at 330.723.6393, Ext. 601559 or jsailer@medinaesc.org to request the Substitute Teaching Paperwork, which will be emailed to you. You will also need to schedule an appointment to bring in two original forms of ID (Driver’s License and Social Security Card, Driver’s License and Birth Certificate, or a valid Passport), along with the following:

    • A Valid Ohio Teaching or Substitute License - If you have a valid Ohio Teaching or Substitute License, we must have a copy. If you do not have a teaching license and need to apply for a substitute license, you will apply online through the Ohio Department of Education.

    Please note: If you are applying for a NEW license, our office must have a copy of your official transcript that shows you have earned your bachelor's degree BEFORE we can approve your licensure through the Ohio Department of Education.

    • Background Checks - We will accept copies of your BCI and FBI background checks if they have been completed within the past year, using the reason code 3319.291. If you have not had a background check within the past year, you can complete the fingerprinting during your appointment. The cost of the BCI background check is $30 and the FBI background check is $30. We accept credit card, check, or exact cash.
    Step 3

    Completion of Training

    • PublicSchoolWORKS Online Training Modules - All substitute teachers are required to complete this training. Our office will register you during your appointment using your email address.

    Once you have completed the required training, please email Janelle Sailer at jsailer@medinaesc.org. ALL training modules must be completed BEFORE you will be placed on the substitute list.

    Step 4

    Once you have completed Steps 1 - 3, you will be added to our substitute list, which is sent out every Friday.

    Step 5

    Your employment will be Board approved at each individual school district. After approval, each district will send you a welcome email, along with your Frontline/Red Rover login information.