No, but you do need a telephone that is tone/pulse switchable. The phone must be set on the 'tone' setting anytime you are communicating with SubFinder.

Yes. You should call in and register before reporting your first absence.

No. You only have to register once.

Yes. You will need the substitute's SubFinder-assigned ID number. A list of these numbers should be available in your school's office. If the substitute is unavailable for any reason, the system will notify you at the time of the call and allow you to choose another substitute.

Yes. The job number is your confirmation that SubFinder has accepted your absence. You will also need this number if you need to cancel the absence.

No. Every new absence reported receives it's own job number.

No. From your Main Menu select option #1 - To Report An Absence and then select option # 3 - To Enter Specific Dates and Times.

When you record your name, include your positions. For Example: "Jane Doe, I teach 3 PE classes and 2 Health classes. I also supervise the Drill Team." You may also use the Special Instructions to provide this information, giving greater detail.

Yes. Continue to follow the same procedure currently in place.

Yes. If you call in and review your absences (option #2 from your Main Menu), and the absence has been filled, SubFinder will tell you the name of the substitute. If SubFinder doesn't tell you who is filling your absence it means that the absence is still unfilled.