Substitute Paraprofessional Onboarding Process

Welcome and thank you for being interested in becoming a Substitute Paraprofessional

Note: The overall SWOCOG does not typically employ substitute educational aides (paraprofessionals). However, Warren County ESC does use them exclusively in some of our special needs programs.

Onboarding Instructions:

1. Obtain an Educational Aide Permit through ODEW (Ohio Department of Education & Workforce Development).

2. Complete Background Checks (BCI/FBI)
***Complete Step 1 before scheduling your background checks.

  • If your BCI/FBI was completed within 365 days of being hired, we will accept these copies.
  • If you do not have BCI/FBI reports, or they were completed more than 365 days ago, you will need to complete new background checks.

3. Email Donna Hamilton after completing steps 1 & 2 to let her know you are ready to complete the Substitute New Hire packet (Online Employment Application).

4. Substitute New Hire Packet

  • You will receive an Email from No-Reply Cog Subs to complete your Substitute New Hire Packet (Online Employment Application).
  • Once completed, email Donna Hamilton to let her know you have finished the packet.

5. Substitute Paraprofessional New Hire Training Requirement

  • Public School Works will send you an email with a link to access your New Hire Training course.
  • You will have ongoing access to the new hire training course via your Public School Works account.

6. Set up Your Absence Management account in Frontline

  • You will receive a “Personal email Invitation” from Frontline.
  • Set up your account and begin accepting assignments.
    • Refer to the New Hire Training course in your Public School Works account if you need assistance.