Substitute Opportunities & Recruitment

Thank you for your interest in serving as a certified substitute teacher in Butler and Warren County. The new step-by-step process for substituting, since the 2012-2013 school year, is located by clicking, Steps to Becoming a SWO-COG Substitute, at the top right corner of this page, across from the COG logo.

SPECIAL NOTICE: For any RETIRED EDUCATORS, the SWO-COG will waive the $30 registration fee.

The Southwest Ohio Council of Governments (SWO-COG) is a partnership between Butler County ESC and Warren County ESC and is the exclusive provider of all certified substitute teacher processing services for the following districts:

Butler County
School Districts

Butler County Educational Service Center (BCESC)
Butler Tech
Edgewood City Schools
Fairfield City Schools
Hamilton City Schools
Lakota Local Schools
Madison Local Schools
Middletown City Schools
Monroe Local Schools
New Miami Local Schools
Ross Local Schools
Talawanda Schools

Warren County
School Districts

Carlisle Local
Franklin City Schools
Kings Local Schools
Lebanon City Schools
Little Miami Local Schools
Springboro City Community Schools
SWOCOG Paraprofessional
Warren County Career Center
Warren County Educational Service Center (WCESC)
Wayne Local Schools

Job Specific Credential Requirements

Certified Substitute Teacher:

Bachelor’s Degree (Ability to apply online for Ohio Department of Education Substitute License) OR
Valid Teaching Credential issued by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE)

Reference Materials

Distribution of 403(b) Plan
Distribution of 457 Plan
Employee Kiosk
Frequently Asked Questions
Frontline/AM New URL, Contact Info & Username/Password
Guide Through a Substitute Day
Health Care Notice for SWO-COG Subs
Jobulator
Long-Term Substitute Form (for reference only)
New! Eventbrite Pre-payment Directions/Locations for BCI/FBI reports
Public School Works - Link
Public School Works - Directions
SWO-COG Pay Date Schedule 2020-2021
SWO-COG Sub Accident Report Procedures
SWO-COG Sub Accident Report Form
Substitute Employee Handbook

SWO-COG Contact Information

Butler County ESC
400 N. Erie Blvd., Suite A
Hamilton, OH 45011

Anna Hennig (Absence Management Trainer/Support)

henniga@bcesc.org

Warren County ESC
1879 Deerfield Rd.
Lebanon, OH 45036

Julie Blackburn (SWO-COG Payroll, Employee Kiosk, Public School Works & copies of Sub Files)

julie.blackburn@warrencountyesc.com

Donna Hamilton (Absence Management Trainer/Support)

donna.hamilton@warrencountyesc.com

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SWO-COG Operation Hours

Butler County SWO-COG Office Hours
Monday through Friday: 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.

Background Checks Hours (BCI/FBI)
Monday through Friday
Fees: BCI-$30 and FBI-$36; Both-$61
Required online eventbrite pre-payment(s)
Bring a copy of your pre-payment receipt(s)
Appointment required! Call Rhonda at 513-887-3710 (BCESC)

Warren County SWO-COG Office Hours
Regular School Year Hours: (August-May)
Monday - Thursday: 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
Friday: 8:00a.m. to 2:30p.m.
Summer Hours:
June - Opening Office on June 1st - Employees Only
July - Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Background Checks Hours (BCI/FBI)
Regular School Year Hours: (August-May)
Monday - Thursday: 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
Friday: 8:00a.m. to 2:30p.m.
Summer Hours: (June & July)
Monday - Friday: 8:00a.m. to 2:30p.m.
Fees: BCI-$30 and FBI-$36; Both-$61
Required online eventbrite pre-payment(s)
Bring a copy of your pre-payment receipt(s)
Appointment Required! Call WCESC at 513-695-2900