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
In accordance with Section 3319.074 of the Ohio Revised Code, anyone working as an educational aide in a core subject area* in programs supported with Title I funds must hold an (active) educational aide permit and meet one of the following requirements:
- Have the ESEA designation** on the (active) educational aide permit;
- Have successfully completed at least two years of coursework at an accredited college/university;
- Have an associate degree or higher from an accredited college/university; OR
- Pass the ParaPro assessment
*Core subject areas include reading and English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, foreign language and fine arts.
**Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
ParaPro Testing Dates: (8:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)
January 24, 2023 - Tuesday
February 23, 2023 - Thursday
March 23, 2023 - Thursday - This session is FULL
April 25, 2023 - Tuesday - This session is FULL
May 25, 2023 - Thursday
June 29, 2023 - Thursday - This session is FULL
July 11, 2023 - Tuesday
August 8, 2023 - Tuesday
Cost: $75.00 payable by check, cash or credit/debit card. (Make checks payable to Tri-County ESC)
For more information / questions / send payment to:
Karen Miller, Tri-County Educational Service Center, 741 Winkler Dr., Wooster, OH 44691
330-345-6771 ext. 228, or email tesc_kmiller@tccsa.net
Deadline: One week before the test. (Must submit registration and payment to secure your test date – space is limited)
Available Study Resources:
Please copy and paste in your web browser: https://jobseeker.ohiomeansjobs.monster.com/Assessments/Home.aspx and follow the below instructions.
1. Click Access Learning Express Ananymously
2. Click Arrow to the right of Career Test Prep
3. Scroll down to Teaching and select Prepare for Parapro Assessment
ETS Website
Union Test Prep
