Substitute Success Specialist

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Position Summary

The Substitute Employee Mentor plays a key role in supporting and developing our substitute workforce while strengthening relationships with our school partners. This position serves as a resource for substitute employees by assisting with orientation, providing ongoing support and coaching, conducting school visits, and gathering feedback to ensure a positive experience for both employees and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with new substitute employee orientations
• Serve as a mentor and point of contact for substitute teachers and paraprofessionals.
• Conduct regular check-ins with substitute employees to provide guidance, answer questions, and address concerns.
• Visit assigned schools to observe, support, and engage with substitute staff.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with school administrators and staff.
• Gather feedback from schools regarding substitute performance and overall satisfaction.
• Share feedback with leadership and recommend solutions to improve employee and customer experiences.
• Assist in identifying training opportunities and best practices for substitute employees.
• Support recruiting, retention, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Help troubleshoot assignment-related issues and escalate concerns when necessary.
• Promote professionalism, reliability, and excellent customer service among substitute employees.
• Maintain accurate records of school visits, employee interactions, and follow-up actions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous experience in education, customer service, or employee relations preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate with school administrators, employees, and internal teams.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Comfortable traveling locally to visit schools and attend meetings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other business systems.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Preferred Skills

• Coaching and mentoring experience.
• Knowledge of K-12 school environments.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Passion for employee engagement and customer satisfaction.

Success Measures

• Increased substitute employee retention and engagement.
• Positive feedback from school partners.
• Successful completion of orientation and onboarding activities.
• Timely resolution of employee concerns and issues.
• Strong relationships with school administrators and staff.

Position Impact

This role directly contributes to employee success, school satisfaction, and business growth by ensuring substitute employees feel supported, prepared, and connected while helping schools receive high-quality service and dependable staffing support.

The hourly base pay for this position is listed below. Final compensation will be based on experience and may vary by geographic location.

$16.83 - $24.04

Total compensation package including benefits as applicable to the position - understanding that each person has unique professional and personal needs focused on your total well-being.  For more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you, visit: Learn about Working with Kelly (US)

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, including, but not limited to, race, gender, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.