There are various types of requests offered through Swing. Please be sure to read the notes section of each request carefully to decide if the request type is right for you and to avoid last-minute cancellations.
Request Types
Roving Sub (Floating Sub)
These are flexible sub roles that are best for subs who are comfortable adapting to different environments. Schools may issued a roving sub request when:
Districts anticipate absences and issue requests in advance.
Or when the school assignment is not known until the morning of the job.
Roving subs may be expected to teach multiple classes or assist with non-teaching tasks (e.g., office support, admin assistance).
Teacher Vacancy
This is your traditional sub role where a teacher absence requires sub coverage.
The school needs a sub for a specific class, subject, or grade level.
Details will appear directly on the request.
Para-Educator
This is an aide role who works alongside or under the direction of a certified or licensed educator. Your role will usually include
Supporting or assisting a student alongside a certified or licensed teacher.
Provides instructional and non-instructional support, often one-on-one with students receiving special education services.
SPED (Special Education)
Special education (known as special-needs education, aided education, exceptional education, special ed., or SPED). Will include expectations such as:
Subbing for students with disabilities or unique learning needs, ensuring support based on individual differences.
Educating students in a way that accommodates their individual differences, disabilities, and special needs.
Sub location types
On Campus
Both students and the teacher are physically present on campus, in the classroom.
Distance
The teacher is at home and instruction occurs on the teacher’s personal computer using the school’s video conferencing account. For remote distance learning requests, the address field will state "REMOTE/ONLINE."
Important: Double check the "Required Experience" field to be sure the video conferencing platform (Zoom, Google Classroom, Skype) used by the school is one you are confident teaching with.
Hybrid
For a hybrid request, instruction occurs with a combination of the methods above. For example, during a long-term request, some days may be remote and others may be on campus. Or, in other cases, the teacher may be on campus and the students could be at home. Hybrid classes will be noted in the sub request details.
FAQs
Why don't I see any hybrid or remote requests in my Swing account?
Now that a majority of schools are back in person, Swing's job availability reflects this. Although schools can still issue remote or hybrid sub requests, they're rare and based on the needs of the school.
How can I make sure I'm ready for remote requests?
Familiarize yourself with Zoom and Google Classroom. You'll also learn how to manage your class during the lesson and how to successfully wrap up your lesson.
I have a safety concern regarding a school where I am teaching. What should I do?
If you are concerned about safety at a school where you are teaching, please tell us using the school feedback feature. Note: you can access this feature after you have completed the request. If there is an urgent situation pertaining to safety at the school, please contact Swing Support.