28-07-2025
Mid-Ohio ESC needs substitute teachers for the upcoming school year
Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center is seeking substitute teachers for the 2025-2026 school year.
The center is looking for individuals to fill roles in area school districts, offering a chance to support student learning with a flexible schedule, according to an announcement.
'Substitute teachers play a pivotal role in the education of our children," said Jennifer Reed, human resource director at Mid-Ohio ESC. "When a substitute teacher can't be found, schools will often ask full-time teachers to give up their planning hours in order to fill in. This has a negative impact on the teacher's ability to plan their class effectively, ultimately affecting students as well. Substitute teachers step in and lighten that load while ensuring that each student receives quality instruction while their formal teacher is away.'
House Bill 583 has given school districts more flexibility in hiring substitute teachers, allowing each district to set its own educational requirements. This means qualifications may differ between districts.
Mid-Ohio ESC encourages those interested in substitute teaching to contact the school districts they wish to serve to learn about specific requirements.
Application process requires several steps
To work within Mid-Ohio ESC's client districts, candidates must submit a substitute teacher application, available at under the substitute tab in human resources. The application fee has been waived for the 2025-2026 school year. Candidates must also have a current BCI/FBI background check, which can be completed at the Mid-Ohio ESC office for a fee.
After applying with Mid-Ohio ESC, candidates must apply for a substitute teacher license through the Ohio Department of Education, unless they already hold a current teaching license. This step should not be done before completing the process at Mid-Ohio ESC.
Potential candidates with questions can call Mid-Ohio ESC at 419-774-5520 or email sub@
Mid-Ohio ESC provides specialized academic and support services, including professional development, to 13 school districts and over 20,000 students in Richland, Crawford and Morrow counties.
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This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Mid-Ohio ESC seeks substitute teachers for 2025–26 school year
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