Substitute Positions

Yes, if you are at least 21 years of age and hold a bachelor's degree OR meet our expanded substitute teacher eligibility requirements below, which include individuals who do not hold a post-secondary degree.*

• Successful completion of a required district training session with the Director of Human Resources

• Individuals 21 years of age enrolled in a college or university who are in good standing with that institution
• Individuals 21 years of age with a high school diploma and two professional references
• Individuals who are currently and successfully completing their student teaching practicum with Centerville Schools (these individuals will be exempt from the training requirement above)
• Individuals who previously and successfully completed their student teaching practicum with Centerville Schools (these individuals will be exempt from the training requirement above)
• Individuals who are currently employed or volunteering in the district who the Director of Human Resources deems qualified (these individuals will be exempt from the training requirement above)

* The expanded eligibility requirements have been approved through the 2023-24 school year.

Substitute teachers in Centerville are paid $120 per day.

Substitute teachers work during school hours. These hours vary by level:

• Preschool & K-1 Buildings: 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (PM session reports at 11:15 a.m.)
• Grades 2-5: 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Grades 6-8: 8:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
• Grades 9-12: 7:35 a.m.-3:05 p.m.

Note: If you have accepted both an AM and PM substitute position in DIFFERENT BUILDINGS, please contact the PM building to let them know you could be arriving a little late. Thank you for your consideration!

Please follow these steps to ensure you have met all the requirements to work as a substitute teacher in Centerville Schools.

 STEP 1: Use the form below to register for a Substitute Teacher training session.

• These classes are REQUIRED and are offered on specific dates throughout the school year. Please register in advance to reserve your spot!
• All classes are noon-3:30 p.m.
• The location will be in the large meeting room at the School of Possibilities (south end of the building), 105 Virginia Ave., Centerville, OH 45458. Park in the lot on the south side of the building (the shared parking lot with Cline Elementary).

 STEP 2: Complete the online application at the Dayton Area School Employment Consortium.

• Go to https://www.applitrack.com/dayton/onlineapp
• Select "Locations" from the left side of the screen, then "Centerville City Schools."
• Scroll to "Substitute Teacher" and click the red box "Apply." A new window will open.
• Follow the onscreen instructions and complete all fields marked with the red asterisks.

 STEP 3: Attend the Substitute Teacher training session that you registered for. Following the session, you will receive a new hire packet with the following forms to complete:

• I-9 form (see STEP 5 below for required documents)
• STRS enrollment form (also SERS enrollment if also working as a classified employee*)
• Payroll withholding tax forms for federal, state and city
• Direct deposit form
• *Note: A substitute teacher may choose to also sub as an aide. No additional licenses/permits are required other than a valid Ohio teaching certificate/license or substitute teaching license and SERS enrollment.

 STEP 4: You must have a valid Ohio teaching certificate/license or apply for a Substitute Teaching license from the Ohio Department of Education.

• You will need an OH|ID account. Click here to view instructions on how to create a new account with the Ohio Department of Education.
• If you have a bachelor's degree and you are applying for 1 Year or 5 Year Substitute Teaching License, please click here for instructions on how to apply for a license. The cost is $25 for a one-year license and $125 for a five-year license.
• If you are applying for a Non-Bachelor's Substitute License under the provisions of Ohio Senate Bill 1 (see eligibility requirements above), click here for instructions on how to apply for the temporary license. The cost is $25 for a one-year license.
• Note: The application is only active for 60 days.

 STEP 5: After the training class, there is a signup sheet to schedule an appointment time to meet with Mary Harrison to finalize employment and payroll paperwork. Fingerprinting (if needed) will be done at this appointment. Please bring the following items with you to this appointment:

• Official college transcripts showing your bachelor’s degree, if applicable (Note: Centerville Schools will keep your official transcripts.)
  • ​​​​​​Please note: Ohio University’s transcripts have to be hard copies, not e-scripts. If your college/university only provides electronic transcripts, they have to be emailed directly to Mary Harrison’s email. If you are applying for a sub teach license, e-scripts have to be sent directly to ODE. Information on how to upload them is included in ODE's instructions.
• Completed forms you received at the training session
• Your driver’s license and one of the following IDs (birth certificate, social security card or passport)
• Cash (exact amount), check or money order for $48 made out to Centerville Schools for fingerprinting ($22 for BCI, $26 for FBI).
  • We will accept copies of the BCl/FBI reports if they were done within one year.
• Your appointment will last approximately 20 minutes and will be held at the Board of Education Office, located at 111 Virginia Ave., Centerville, OH 45458.

If you have additional questions after reading through this information, please contact Mary Harrison at mary.harrison@centerville.k12.oh.us or 937-433-8841, Ext. 2001, or Dan Tarpey at dan.tarpey@centerville.k12. oh.us or 937-433-8841, Ext. 2054.

Yes, if you are at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent, you may apply to become a substitute aide (paraprofessional, secretary or office aide). Please complete the required steps below.

Substitute aides in Centerville are paid $90 per day.

During the 2022-23 school year, a $100 bonus will be paid to substitute aides, paraprofessionals and secretaries who work 10 full days in a month, $200 for 15 full days, and $300 for 20 full days. The bonuses are in addition to the regular pay for substitute aides.

Substitute aides work during school hours. These hours vary by level:

• Preschool & K-1 Buildings: 7:40 a.m.-3:10 p.m.
• Grades 2-5: 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Grades 6-8: 8:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
  • Paraprofessionals work 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• Grades 9-12: 7:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
  • Paraprofessionals work 7:20 a.m.-2:50 p.m. with a half hour unpaid lunch
  • Receptionist, unit/guidance secretaries work 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. with a one hour unpaid lunch

Note: If you have accepted both an AM and PM substitute position in DIFFERENT BUILDINGS, please contact the PM building to let them know you could be arriving a little late. Thank you for your consideration!

Please follow these steps to ensure you have met all the requirements to work as a substitute aide in Centerville Schools.

 STEP 1: Complete the online application at the Dayton Area School Employment Consortium.

• Go to https://www.applitrack.com/dayton/onlineapp
• Select "Locations" from the left side of the screen, then "Centerville City Schools."
• Scroll to "Substitute Aide" and click the red box "Apply." A new window will open.
• Follow the onscreen instructions and complete all fields marked with the red asterisks.

 STEP 2: You must obtain an Educational Aide permit through the Ohio Department of Education’s website.

• Click here for step-by-step instructions to apply for this permit. Note: The application is only active for 60 days.
• Click here to view instructions on how to create a new account with the Ohio Department of Education (an OH|ID account).

 STEP 3: After completing steps 1 and 2, call 937-433-­8841 to schedule an appointment with Mary Harrison to finalize employment and payroll paperwork, including I-9 form, SERS enrollment form, payroll withholding tax forms for federal, state and city, and direct deposit form. Fingerprinting (if needed) will be done at this appointment. Please bring the following items with you to this appointment:

• Your driver’s license and one of the following IDs (birth certificate, social security card or passport)
• Cash, check or money order for $48 made out to Centerville Schools for fingerprinting ($22 for BCI, $26 for FBI).
  • We will accept copies of the BCl/FBI reports if they were done within one year.
• Your appointment will last approximately 20 minutes and will be held at the Board of Education Office, located at 111 Virginia Ave., Centerville, OH 45458.

If you have additional questions after reading through this information, please contact Mary Harrison at mary.harrison@centerville.k12.oh.us or 937-433-8841, Ext. 2001, or Dan Tarpey at dan.tarpey@centerville.k12. oh.us or 937-433-8841, Ext. 2054.

Yes, if you are at least 21 years of age and pass a background check, you may apply to become a substitute bus driver or aide. Those who are interested in driving must have a clean driving record (please call Andy Trick with any questions).

If you do not have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), our team will train you!

Please complete the form below, and someone from our Transportation Department will contact you with more information about your next steps.

Substitute bus drivers in Centerville are paid $18.58 per hour.

Substitute bus aides in Centerville are paid $13.17 per hour.

Typical hours for substitute bus drivers and aides range from 6-9 a.m. and/or 1:45-4:30 p.m.

If you have additional questions after reading through this information, please contact Andy Trick, Transportation supervisor, at andy.trick@centerville.k12.oh.us or 937-885-7776.

Yes, if you are at least 18 years of age and pass a background check, you may apply to become a substitute custodian.

Please complete the form below, and someone from our Business Operations Department will contact you with more information about your next steps.

Substitute custodians in Centerville are paid $13.38 per hour.

Substitute custodians are needed for both day and evening shifts. The day shift is 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m. with a half hour lunch break. The evening shift is 2:30-11 p.m. with a half hour lunch break.

If you have additional questions after reading through this information, please contact Chuck Cowgill, Director of Business Operations, at chuck.cowgill@centerville.k12.oh.us or 937-433-8841, Ext. 2020.

Yes, if you are at least 18 years of age and pass a background check, you may apply to become a substitute kitchen worker.

Please complete the form below, and someone from our Student Nutrition Services Department will contact you with more information about your next steps.

Substitute kitchen workers in Centerville are paid $13.38 per hour.

Kitchen substitutes are needed at all buildings, and hours are between 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., which is convenient for parents who need to get children to school and/or pick them up.

If you have additional questions after reading through this information, please contact Olivia Stone, Student Nutrition Services supervisor, at olivia.stone@centerville.k12.oh.us or 937-433-8841, Ext. 2015.