How to Reapply to Swing Education After Account Deactivation or Termination
If your Swing Education account has been deactivated or your employment has been terminated, you can still reapply and regain access to the platform. This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to reapply, along with answers to common questions about the process.
It is important to note that this process might be necessary due to changes in employment models, compliance updates, or account deactivation or termination.
Step-by-Step Reapplication Process
Talk to our human team and let them know you'd like to return to Swing.
Log in to your Account: - Your Swing Education account will be reset so you can reapply. Upon logging into your account, you will be presented with the reapplication process, which includes completing a new application.
Redo the Onboarding Experience: - As part of the reapplication, you will complete an updated onboarding process. This ensures that all compliance and platform requirements are met.
Complete a Background Check: - You may need to complete a new background check. Swing Education offers a stipend to reimburse the cost of the live scan or background check after working a specified number of substitute days. The reimbursement amount will be automatically processed through payroll after meeting the work requirement. Exact reimbursement amounts may vary. This step is required to ensure compliance with state or district-specific employment requirements, particularly when transitioning employment models or updating policies.
5. Respond to Acknowledgment Emails: - Before proceeding with onboarding, you may receive an email. In those cases, please review the acknowledgment email sent by Swing Education. This email outlines job availability in your area and essential professional expectations. You must respond to the email to confirm these details and proceed with the onboarding steps.
Regional and Special Cases
Returning from Abroad: - If you are currently outside the United States but plan to return, you can resume the reapplication process once back in the country. Simply log into your account and complete the necessary steps.
New Jersey Employment Model Shift: - Due to regulatory changes, New Jersey substitutes have transitioned from independent contractor (1099) to employee (W-2) status. This shift requires resubmitting onboarding documentation, such as TB tests, under the new employment model.
Reasons for Repeating the Onboarding Process
1. Account Deactivation or Termination
If your Swing Education account was deactivated or terminated for any reason, you must repeat the entire onboarding process when reapplying. This includes updating compliance documentation and background checks, as required to reactivate your eligibility as a substitute teacher.
2. Compliance with District or State Employment Requirements
Swing Education collaborates with multiple school districts, each of which may have distinct policy requirements. For example:
In cases like the transition in New Jersey (from independent contractor status to employee status), onboarding must comply with the changed employment protocols, such as resubmitting documentation (e.g., TB tests).
Key Notes About the Process
Reapplying involves completing a full onboarding process again, including updating your compliance documentation and background checks.
Any stipends or reimbursements for background checks are subject to taxes and applicable conditions, such as completion of a set number of substitute teaching days.- You must respond to acknowledgment emails from Swing Education, confirming your understanding of job availability and professional expectations, to proceed with onboarding.
Details about specific requirements, such as becoming a substitute teacher in California, can be found here: How Do I Become a Substitute Teacher in California — The Complete Guide.
Why You Need to Complete the Onboarding Process Again
Occasionally, Swing Education users are required to complete the onboarding process more than once. This can happen for several reasons, primarily related to changes in employment models, compliance updates, or account status.
Swing Education's changes or updates, such as employment model transitions or district requirements, aim to comply with legal and regulatory obligations while supporting our Swing Subs. Although these adjustments may require new onboarding, they ensure your eligibility and compliance to continue working with Swing.