Training and Orientation
Substitute Teacher/Support Staff
Training, Orientation and Processing Services are provided in all school personnel categories.
Minimum requirements for teaching - Baccalaureate degree from an accredited higher education institution and current substitute teaching license.
Substitutes for Trade and Career Tech Programs must meet one of the following requirements for substitute licensure (see attached):
- Bachelor's degree and current license in the subject area in which they are going to teach, or
- Documentation of at least 5 years of work experience in the subject area being taught (some formal training in the subject area is preferable)
TCESC maintains a substitute database of licensed teachers; instructional aides, and all support staff areas.
Training and Orientation
Support Staff
Substitute categories include: Paraeducator, School Health Service Providers, Secretary, Custodial/Maintenance, Bus Driver.
Training and Certification
ParaPro
Under the “No Child Left Behind” standards, instructional aides serving in Title I funded schools or programs in Ohio must have official transcripts verifying at least 48 semester hours (72 quarter hours) of credit from an accredited higher education institution, or certification of ETS ParaPro Assessment completion with a minimum score of 456.
To assist ParaPro candidates who wish to prepare for this test, and instructional aide opportunities in general, we offer Paraeducator training in our computer lab at various times throughout the school year. The two sessions, spanning four to six weeks, consist of 15 online short courses focusing on Reading, Writing, and Math (“Supporting Instruction” and “Knowledge/Skills”), which are made available through our Master Teacher Learning Network license. The Tri-County ESC is also a test site for the State (ETS) ParaPro Assessment, which is scheduled within two weeks after the second session.
Costs for the training program and state assessment key total $190.00 (plus a $26.00 study guide (optional). Call 330-345-6771 ext. 228 to register for the Paraeducator Training Program and/or the state assessment.
