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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.

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 Education to simplify and enhance the entire employee experience.

Substitute certification 

Tia wanted to substitute teach in Springland City Schools. Because the district has training requirements, she completed Frontline’s self-paced Substitute Teacher Training that Springland offers through Absence Management — covering classroom management, instructional strategies, and legal responsibilities — and before long, she was ready to go.

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 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.

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!