Hillsdale Local School District
Substitute Teacher Procedures
Substitute Teacher
Full Day $110
Half Day $55
Step 1 Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent of a high school diploma.
Step 2 Complete an employment packet with the school district.
This packet can be picked up and dropped off at the Hillsdale Board of Education Office: 479 Township Road 1902, Jeromesville, OH 44840
Step 3 Schedule an interview with the Superintendent or Designee.
Call Becky Austin: 419-368-8231 to schedule an appointment.
Step 4 Complete a background check.
Substitute teachers must complete a BCI and FBI background check.
The cost of the background check is approximately $70 for both the BCI and FBI.
Background checks can be completed at Tri-County ESC, Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center, or Mid-Ohio ESC. All background checks must be electronically sent to the Hillsdale Local School District and electronically sent to the Ohio State Board of Education.
Tri-County ESC: 741 Winkler Dr, Wooster, OH 44691
Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center: 1783 OH-60, Ashland, OH 44805
Mid-Ohio ESC: 890 W 4th St, Mansfield, OH 44903
Step 5 Complete and submit the online application through the Ohio State Board of Education. https://sboe.ohio.gov/educator-licensure/apply-for-a-new-license/apply-for-a-new-license