Applications for substitutes and aides may be obtained at our office at South Central Ohio Educational Service Center (SCOESC), 522 Glenwood Ave, Rm. 165, New Boston, OH 45662 .
You may apply for your substitute license or aide permit at the Ohio Department of Education website: http://www.ode.state.oh.us . For the Mail to Organization & Superintendent Signature section of the on-line application, please use the ESC’s IRN number: 125658. The application will be reviewed by ODE and sent to the ESC Assistant Superintendent for approval and signature.
NEW EMPLOYEE-SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS or EDUCATIONAL AIDES need to have a BCI & FBI background check, as well as a TB test, on file at the South Central Ohio ESC completed within 365 days,.
Please note that when an individual submits an application for their very first license or permit to be issued by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE), a BCI and FBI background check report must be completed within 365 days of the date the application is received and must be on file at ODE.
Background checks may be completed in Room 145 of our building. Please bring your valid driver’s license or ID card. Cost for the state background check (BCI) is $35.00 and the FBI background check is $35.00. If you need both, the cost will be $65.00. For questions, please contact our office at 740-354-0267.