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The Substitute Journey

A first-rate substitute program doesn’t happen by accident. It takes work, planning and — just as importantly — stepping into the shoes of your substitutes themselves.

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Follow along with Tia as she navigates the substitute journey at Springland City Schools, a fictional school district that mirrors many real districts leveraging Frontline’s Human Capital Management to simplify and enhance the entire employee experience.

Did you know?

A recent Frontline survey found that 76% of districts are experiencing staff shortages for substitutes.

Substitute certification 

Tia was eager to make a difference in K-12 as a substitute teacher, but she didn’t meet traditional training requirements. After searching for options, she found Frontline’s self-paced Substitute Teacher Training, designed to align with state Teaching Standards.

Through 20 hours of coursework, Tia learned classroom management, instructional strategies, and legal responsibilities. With her certification in hand, she was ready to apply to local school districts!

Breezy applications 

With Frontline Recruiting & Hiring and K12JobSpot, Tia easily connects with districts seeking substitutes, like Springland City Schools. These tools expand her opportunities and simplify the application process, making it easier to secure assignments.

Effortless onboarding 

Once hired, Tia seamlessly transitions into the onboarding process with Frontline Central. This user-friendly platform simplifies paperwork and new hire forms, ensuring that she can focus on what matters most – preparing for the classroom.!

Easily filling teacher absences 

With Frontline Absence & Time’s mobile app, solution, Tia easily browses district openings anytime, anywhere. Real-time updates and notifications keep her informed, making her job search simple and stress-free as she joins the Springland City Schools community.

Did you know?

According to a recent Frontline survey:

Substitute teachers prefer to receive absence notifications through a mobile app by a ratio of 4:1.

The more substitute teachers in a district who use the mobile app to fill absences, the higher the district’s fill rate tends to be.

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Tailored training for success 

Tia’s success as a substitute teacher starts with the right training. Through personalized modules aligned with Springland City Schools’ standards, she builds the skills and confidence to excel. From classroom management to district protocols, Frontline Professional Growth ensure she’s well-equipped for success.

Logging the job 

After accepting her first assignment, Tia relies on Frontline Absence & Time for a seamless experience. She quickly logs hours, submit reports, and accesses vital information, saving time and ensuring accuracy and transparency in her role.

Accessing the right materials

To make sure Tia is prepared to jump in so ensure student learning isn’t interrupted, teachers at Springland can leave notes and attach materials like lesson plans within Frontline’s Absence Management.

Minimizing stress with financial flexibility 

Frontline Flex Pay gives Tia access to her earnings as she earns them, offering greater financial flexibility and control before payday.

Did you know?

59% of employees are less likely to look for another job from an employer that offers flexible pay.

Predicting absences

Finally, with Frontline’s Human Capital Analytics, Springland’s district admin can leverage absence prediction guided analysis to predict daily sub-required absence totals for the entire school year. Understanding the need for substitutes will help Springland better optimize the substitute journey for future subs just like Tia!

Ready to transform the employee journey in your district?

Start your journey with Frontline HCM today – because every substitute deserves an exceptional experience.