APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR WILL CLOSE ON APRIL 1st, 2026

Limited space in our remaining orientations means that applications received prior to April 1st are not guaranteed to be processed for the 2025-26 school year.

Our application for the 2026-27 school year will become available on July 1st, 2026.  Our hiring team will return in mid-July and we will resume processing applications at that time.

We are excited to have you apply to serve as a substitute in our schools!

Before beginning the hiring process, you may want to review the following FAQ’s.

Am I eligible to be a substitute?

Where are the school districts located?

How much would I get paid?

When would I get paid?

Begin the hiring process

1. Submit A Job Application. Click the image below for the application you wish to complete.

teacher application
retired teachers express app
educational aide application
secretary application
custodian application
food service application
Learn about filling out your online job application!

2. A Sub Solutions team member will contact you via phone or email. If you do not hear from us within a few days, contact us at substitute@hcesc.org.

3. Setup an appointment for your Criminal Background Check. Contact Clermont County ESC or Hamilton County ESC for an appointment (read our FAQ on criminal background checks).

4. Apply for an ODEW Credential (if needed). Wait until after speaking with a Sub Solutions representative. Click to read about obtaining a substitute license or watch the video to the right.

Learn about obtaining an Ohio substitute license.

5. Attend New Substitute Orientation.

6. Submit your hiring forms and documents.

7. Receive your start-up instructions via email.

Start Substituting!