From Decision to Deployment in 14 Days
Follow this proven roadmap to upgrade your substitute pool without overwhelming your HR team
You don’t need a complex committee meeting to raise your standards. 1,400+ districts have used this exact roadmap to professionalize their substitute pool in two weeks–or less!
Step 1: Define Your Standard: SubSkills Online Training Course
SubSkills Online Training Course: A six-hour introduction course to all aspects of substitute teaching.
- Pro-Tip: Most STEDI districts start by requiring SubSkills for all new hires.
Step 2: Update Your Job Posting
Add this simple line to your job description to filter for quality immediately:
“Effective [Date], all applicants are required to hold a valid STEDI SubDiploma™ prior to hiring. This ensures our classrooms remain safe, professional learning environments.”
Step 3: Training Your Current Pool
Change can be scary. Use our Soft Launch email template to explain the new benefit to your current substitutes without causing panic. Frame it as a professional upgrade, not a penalty.
Subject: Action Required: Next Step in Your Substitute Application
Dear [Applicant Name],
Thank you for all you’re doing to serve the teachers and students in our district! Your willingness to step in at the last minute has a huge impact on the success of our students.
To ensure the continued safety and quality of our classrooms, our district requires all non-certified substitute teachers to hold the STEDI SubDiploma™.
About the Requirement: Just as full-time teachers maintain licensure, we require our substitute educators to demonstrate professional readiness. The SubSkills Online Training Course will prepare you for:
Managing student behavior and de-escalating conflict.
Understanding legal responsibilities (FERPA, safety, etc.).
Implementing effective teaching strategies.
Next Steps:
Purchase & Train: Visit STEDI.org to purchase and complete the self-paced course (approx. 6-8 hours).
Certify: Pass the final assessment with a score of 85% or higher.
Submit: Send your SubDiploma certificate to our offices by [Date].
Note: This is a portable professional credential owned by you. Once earned, it validates your status as a trained educational professional.
We look forward to welcoming you to the team!
Sincerely,
[HR Team]
Step 4: See Your Substitute Teachers Shine
When an applicant submits their SubDiploma, it means they have passed a university-level assessment with an 85% score.
Request Your District Setup
Ready to move forward? We will help with communicating with your substitute teachers, set your passing scores, and generate the specific registration URL for your applicants.
