Substitute FAQs
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Can I use Jobulator with SmartFindExpress?
Posted by:No. Jobulatore cannot be used with SmartFindExpress.
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Is there a program like Jobulator that can be used with SmartFindExpress?
Posted by:No, not at this time.
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Do I have to use SmartFindExpress?
Posted by:Yes. By becoming a substitute for Brevard Public Schools, you have agreed and are required to use SmartFindExpress. Failure to do so may result in the inactivation of your substitute account.
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How can I learn how to use SmartFindExpress?
Posted by:Please print out the Substitute Quick Reference Guidefor SmartFind.
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How do I add or remove schools from my account?
Posted by:Send an email to dale.kristin@brevardschools.org to request that schools be added or deleted from your SmartFindExpress account.
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How do I cancel an absence I have already accepted in SmartFindExpress?
Posted by:You may cancel an absence in SmartFindExpress up to 24 hours prior to the absence. If you must cancel an absence due to an emergency with 24 hours of the absence, please contact the school as soon as possible. Leave a message if it is after hours.
Click here for a list of School Phone Numbers and Addresses.
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May I reject absences?
Posted by:Yes. If you do not want an absence, you may reject it. No penalties will accrue.
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How do I know if my absence was cancelled?
Posted by:Check your email before you leave home. Substitutes may cancel an absence coverage up to 24 hours prior to the absence. If you must cancel your absence within 24 hours, please contact the school as soon as possible.
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How do I obtain a badge?
Posted by:Substitutes are issued a temporary badge by the school they are subbing for each day. You can ask for this badge when you sign in at the school's front office.
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I closed my bank account. How do I establish a new direct deposit?
Posted by:Fill out a new Direct Deposit Authorization form along with a voided blank check and submit to the Payroll department.
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May I substitute at a Charter and/or Private School?
Posted by:Charter and/or Private Schools are not a part of Brevard Public Schools. You must contact them directly to find out if you may substitute for their school.
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May I turn off my calling from SmartFindExpress?
Posted by:Yes, but only temporarily (24 hours at a time).
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What are the substitute pay rates?
Posted by:If you substitute as teacher, your hourly rate is based on your level of education up to a Bachelor's degree. If you substitute as a classroom assistant, the pay rate is $10.00 per hour. For more information regarding substitute salaries, see Substitute Pay Rates.
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What do I do if I have been paid incorrectly?
Posted by:Each school is responsible for their own substitute payroll. Substitutes are encouraged to maintain their own records and the associated job numbers. SmartFindExpress is an excellent history tool to help you determine which school may not have paid you correctly. When you determine where the discrepancy is, contact that school directly to discuss. Any discrepancies should first be verified with the school site at which the discrepancy exists. In the event of an error, the school will submit a payroll correction.
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What does it mean to be excluded?
Posted by:To be excluded by a school means that you have been sent an official letter from that school, informing you that you are not welcome to substitute at that school anymore.
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What offenses may I be excluded for?
Posted by:Please refer to the BPS Organizational Policies and Procedures guide to learn about the obligations of a substitute for Brevard Public Schools.
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How may exclusions may I receive?
Posted by:If your are excluded from three (3) schools, you will be terminated as a substitute. You will receive an official letter from the district.
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What does the ID mean in front of a job title?
Posted by:A job title that begins with ID means that this job is for an Exceptional Education Teacher and is paid your substitute rate. Other Exceptional Education Teacher job titles include:
SLD
VE-SLD
EBD
VE-EMOT/BEHAVIOR DISABILITY
VE-ID
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What is my SmartFindExpress Pin?
Posted by:You will create your own unique pin when registering your account.
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What is the minimum number of days that I must substitute each school year?
Posted by:You must substitute at least 30 hours each year to maintain your substitute status.
We do not include charter or private schools.
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What will my caller ID show when SmartFindExpress calls me?
Posted by:Ultimately, it will depend on your telephone provider. Some possibilities include:
(321) 806-1828
SmartFindExpress
Brevard Public Schools
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Where do I find my first paycheck?
Posted by:If your first paycheck is due prior to your direct deposit being established (may take up to 45 business days to process), your first check will be a paper check and will be available for pick up at your home school for pickup.
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Where is my paycheck stub and what is MIC?
Posted by:MIC, or My Information Center, is the payroll program that allows you to view and print your paycheck stub. To access your MIC account, please click here.
Please remember that it is your responsibility to keep your phone number, address, and email up to date in SmartFindExpress as well as your MIC account.