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 federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESSA), educational aides or paraprofessionals working in Title I settings must hold an Educational Aide Permit. This Permit may be granted by ODE in one of two ways:
- Successful completion of the ParaPro Test
- Hold an Associate Degree (or higher) from an accredited institution of higher education; or at least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education (defined as 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours).
To assist ParaPro candidates who wish to prepare for this test, we offer Paraprofessional training in our computer lab at various times throughout the school year. This two hour session consists of 15 online short courses focusing on Reading, Writing, and Math. These courses are made available through our Master Teacher Network license. The Tri-County ESC is also a testing site for Ohio's ParaPro Assessment.
The cost for the training program is $75. The cost for the ParaPro test is $75.00. Please call 330-345-6771 ext. 228 to register.
