Why was I put on a waitlist?
Below are reasons why you may be put on a waitlist:
A request is filled and a waitlist is created in case the original substitute cancels
To show that you are interested in a long-term request
You want to accept a request, but the start time has already passed.
How do I add myself to the waitlist for a sub request?
If the sub request is a long term, or was already filled by another sub, then you'll see the option to join the waitlist.
You can do so by clicking the "Join the Waitlist" button. School administrators review profiles of applicants on the waitlist and may contact them for interviews or further steps before finalizing their decision.
Will I be notified if I am selected off of the waitlist?
Yes. You will receive a text confirmation and do not need to do anything further to accept the request.
Will I be selected off the waitlist to fill last-minute requests?
No. If the original substitute cancels the request within 48 hours of the start time, Swing will notify the entire pool again and will not select a substitute from the waitlist.
I accepted a request for today that has already started and was added to a waitlist. Should I head over to the school?
Not yet. The school might no longer need coverage for this request. Feel free to call the school contact and see if they still need someone. If they do, remind them to select you off of the waitlist.
A principal called me from the waitlist because the original substitute didn’t show up for the request. Am I required to accept?
No. You can remove yourself from waitlists if you are no longer available, but we understand that it isn’t always easy to remember which waitlists you’ve signed up for. However, if you are available to accept the request at the last minute, the school would be really grateful!
Do I need to remove myself from the waitlist if I pick up a different request on the same day?
No. If you pick up other requests, you will be marked as “unavailable” on the waitlist.
My name is on a waitlist for a long-term request. How will I know if I’ve been selected?
Schools may review profiles and reach out to substitutes directly, often for interviews. Until selected, substitutes can continue accepting other jobs as these can be canceled without penalty if the long-term request is accepted.
I am interested in a long-term request but I am already confirmed for assignments that occur during the long-term request, should I still add myself to the waitlist?
Yes. If a school requests you for a long-term request we will work to get your other short-term commitments filled, if possible, to help you be available for the long-term request.
What should I do if the waitlist option does not appear?
If the option to join the waitlist is not visible, ensure the long-term assignment request is fully submitted first. The option to join the waitlist typically becomes available after submission.