By Ryan Walsh When unforeseen circumstances arise and cause teacher absences, quick and efficient responses become vital. Enter InstaSub’s Automated Notifications, the solution tailored for these unpredictable moments. Take a look at the top 3 benefits this feature offers customers like you. Versatile job alert notifications for diverse needs Recognizing the diverse technological preferences of teachers and substitute teachers, open assignments notifications in InstaSub are relayed to the right people instantaneously. InstaSub’s Automated Notifications not only ensure timely job release announ ..read more

A school district essentially functions as a nonprofit business that manages students, parents, teachers, non-teaching staff and so much more. Few people stop to appreciate the multifaceted management requirements of a superintendent, principal, or administrative team for any school facility. Like most other businesses and organizations, the gritty details of its operations are kept cloaked behind the highly functional persona. However, it is the hard work and smart tools behind the scenes that make that friendly facade possible. What software considerations should your district be making? If ..read more

Is there a single administrator or secretary out there who doesn’t dread hearing the phone ring at 5 am on a Monday morning. It’s usually nothing serious, a minor illness of a staff member. But nevertheless it disrupts your sleep and starts your week off on a less-than-positive note. And then there’s the inevitable process that follows: call sub after sub, waking them too at 5 am, in hopes that they’ll be willing to drag themselves out of bed, last minute, to come teach a class. What if I told you there’s a way school districts can eliminate these calls entirely? It’s true: substitute automati ..read more

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, staying connected and informed is paramount, especially for substitute teachers. TCP’s InstaSub offers a versatile array of Job Alert notifications to cater to diverse preferences. Among these options, Job Alert text notifications emerge as an invaluable feature, ensuring seamless communication between substitutes and available job opportunities. One of the standout features of InstaSub’s Job Alert system is its adaptability. The system can disperse notifications through various channels: the InstaSub web application, the InstaSub smartphone app, email ..read more

By Chris Henz When it comes to finding a substitute, time is of the essence. You want to quickly find a reliable sub who you know will provide incredible support to your students. InstaSub, TCP’s substitute management platform, is designed to help you find available and qualified subs quickly. By using the “Favorite Substitutes” feature, you’re able to find coverage even faster. Teachers and administrators can build a list of up to five favorite subs per teacher, so you’re able to quickly access a list of trusted subs. It also streamlines communications. Using your “Favorite Substitutes” list ..read more

“41 million messages are sent out every minute” estimates Statista’s Mobile Messaging Statistics. Unlike business phone calls and emails, over 90% of texts are read by receivers. That’s one efficient mode of communication. No wonder texting has positioned itself as the most preferred form of communication to interact with personal and professional contacts. It is pretty perfect for business communications because businesses can schedule, prepare, and blast texts conveniently. More importantly, people would rather text than call a number or wait for an email. InstaSub recognizes the convenience ..read more

According to the International Data Corporation, “Mobile Workers Will Be 60% of the Total U.S. Workforce by 2024”. Mobile-based management has been a priority for most U.S. employers to add to the agility, efficiency, and easier management of their workforce. However, post-2020, mobility has become a necessity instead of a competitive advantage. A McKinsey study even found that since the pandemic broke, companies have increased the pace of their technology adoption – reducing it from several years to months. We may be standing at a turning point that makes technology a center of interaction fo ..read more

As classrooms welcome back their students during this unprecedented pandemic that hit the world in 2019, school administrators are gearing up for new challenges that face them. The sudden shutdowns left educators and students scrambling for systems that would ensure a smooth learning experience. As schools re-open, the management has to be prepared to tackle the varying degrees of academic progress of the students, re-adjusting teachers to following a hybrid online and offline approach, and re-establishing a reliable substitute teacher pool to avoid any further break in education. When schools ..read more

As schools reopen after the stressful COVID19 lockdowns, educators and school administrators face a new set of challenges in managing schools. Online student engagement and classroom scheduling are already daunting tasks. When you add teacher absenteeism and substitute teacher hiring issues to the mix, the challenges are rapidly getting harder to manage. Let’s look at the challenges facing schools in the times of this once-in-a-generation event and how they can effectively tackle them. The Makings of a Perfect Storm Pre-existing and pandemic-fueled factors have created the perfect storm of sub ..read more

As the pandemic rages, schools in America continue to reel under budgetary cuts, increasing costs, and new uncertainties. So, it’s a good thing that there are powerful, efficient substitute management software that make their work a lot easier and help them save some costs. We’ve compared the leading substitute management solutions against a variety of criteria and came up with this ranked list to make it easy for you to find the right option for your school or district. 1. InstaSub Easily the most advanced and feature-rich substitute management software in the market. Ease of Use Brilliant ..read more