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Background Checks

 
Background checks are required for every employee in all Ohio schools.
  • Two types of background checks are required:
      • BCI (Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification/Investigation) and
      • FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) Fingerprinting.
  • New employees must have a BCI and FBI Fingerprinting before employment starts.
  • Current employees must update their FBI fingerprinting every five [5] years.
  • Background checks are reported to your school, the Ohio Department of Education [ODE] or Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services [ODJFS].
      • To the ODE for teachers, aides and administrators.
      • To the ODJFS depending on the early childhood department’s state requirements.
 
The Jewish Education Center no longer provides background checks or fingerprinting at our facility. Please contact the Jewish Family Service Association [JFSA].
  1. Print the document below.
  2. Call the number on the document and schedule an appointment with the JFSA.
  3. Read carefully and complete the entire document.
  4. Bring the completed document to the JFSA, address is on the document., the day of your appointment.